Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on November 14, 2026
Average rent in
Lafayette, LA
Average rent in
Last updated on November 14, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Lafayette rent stands today
Lafayette, LA rent rose 23.8% year over year, with a current median of $1,485/month. Renters today are paying $285 more per month on average than last year, with the current median slightly above the recent peak of $1,449/month in May 2026.
Compared to national trends
Lafayette sits 21.8% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, with 302 total rentals offering a smaller but accessible market for renters.
Price ranges
Studios in Lafayette run around $950/month, 1-bedrooms around $989/month, and 2-bedrooms around $1,200/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,795/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,250/month. Houses, which make up 70.7% of rentals, have a median rent of $1,748/month, while apartments sit at $1,095/month.
Median rent
Median rent in Lafayette
$1,485/mo
24%vs previous year
The average rent in Lafayette is $1,485 per month as of November 2026. This is 22% below the national average rent, or $415 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Lafayette
302
for rent on Zumper.com as of November 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Lafayette rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Lafayette, LA
Average rent prices in Lafayette have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 24% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Lafayette, LA
Rent prices in Lafayette vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Lafayette is $1,095, whereas a house costs $1,747. 1-bedroom apartments in Lafayette run $1,002 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,050.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $950 |  3% | 18% | |
1 bedroom | $989 | 4% | No Change | |
2 bedroom | $1,200 | 4% | 9% | |
3 bedroom | $1,795 | No Change | 6% | |
4 bedroom | $2,250 | No Change | 11% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Lafayette, LA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,095 | 1% | 7% | |
Condos | $1,200 | 8% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,747 | 3% | 10% |
Studio
Average rent
$950
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
18%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$989
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
No Change
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
9%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,795
Last year
6%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,250
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
11%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Lafayette, LA.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,095
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
7%
Condos
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
8%
Houses
Average rent
$1,747
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
10%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Lafayette, LA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Lafayette, LA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Lafayette and Abbeville by all bedroom counts and property types.
Lafayette
22%lower than the national median
51%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Lafayette, LA is 61% higher than the median rent in Abbeville, LA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$924
3%$1,201
2%$1,200
19%$2,172
81%$1,850
8%$1,237
8%$1,100
$1,650
128%$1,650
27%$780
1%$1,500
100%$1,975
3%Cost of living in Lafayette, LA
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | No difference |
| Groceries | 3% lower |
| Health | 12% lower |
| Housing | 37% lower |
| Transportation | 1% lower |
| Utilities | 10% lower |
Discover rentals in Lafayette, LA
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Lafayette
1405 W Pinhook Rd #108J, Lafayette, LA 70503
Studio
0 baths
$350
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lafayette
1331 Se Evangeline Trwy #1, Lafayette, LA 70501
2 beds
1 bath
$595
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Sep 30
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lafayette
1002 Louisiana Ave #1, Lafayette, LA 70501
2 beds
1 bath
$650
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Aug 1
4d ago
105 Cadillac St, Lafayette, LA 70501
2 beds
1 bath
$695
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lafayette
104 Woodlake Ln, Lafayette, LA 70508
4 beds
3 baths
$5,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lafayette
116 Orchard Park Ave, Lafayette, LA 70508
4 beds
3 baths
$5,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lafayette
204 Student Ln, Lafayette, LA 70508
3 beds
2 baths
$5,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lafayette
406 E Martial Ave, Lafayette, LA 70508
4 beds
2 baths
$5,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
3d ago
Verified
3603 W Congress St, Lafayette, LA 70506
1–2 beds
1 bath
$825–$900
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
23h ago
Verified
200 Bridgeway Dr, Lafayette, LA 70506
1–3 beds
1 bath
$719–$1,425
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
2d ago
2032 Se Evangeline Trwy, Lafayette, LA 70508
Studio–1 bed
1–2 baths
$750–$1,105
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lafayette
3 beds
2 baths
$1,600
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
3d ago
Verified
3603 W Congress St, Lafayette, LA 70506
1–2 beds
1 bath
$825–$900
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
23h ago
Verified
200 Bridgeway Dr, Lafayette, LA 70506
1–3 beds
1 bath
$719–$1,425
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
2d ago
2032 Se Evangeline Trwy, Lafayette, LA 70508
Studio–1 bed
1–2 baths
$750–$1,105
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
1100 Robley Dr, Lafayette, LA 70503
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,506–$2,182
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 24-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
23h ago
Verified
200 Bridgeway Dr, Lafayette, LA 70506
1–3 beds
1 bath
$719–$1,425
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lafayette
3 beds
2 baths
$1,450
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lafayette
3 beds
2 baths
$1,600
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lafayette
3 beds
1.5 baths
$1,400
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Lafayette, LA
Quick answers to common questions about the Lafayette rental market.
How much is rent in Lafayette?
The average rent in Lafayette is $1,485 per month as of November 7, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Lafayette?
Average rent prices in Lafayette have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 24% since last year.
How does Lafayette rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Lafayette is 22% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $415 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Lafayette?
To comfortably afford rent in Lafayette, you'd need to earn approximately $59,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Lafayette?
January offers the lowest rents in Lafayette, running approximately 8% below July prices. Planning a January move could save you money compared to summer months when rents peak.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).