Last updated on July 30, 2026

Average rent in
Lafayette, OR

Median rent

Median rent in Lafayette

$1,495/mo

decreased by34%

vs previous year

The average rent in Lafayette is $1,495 per month as of July 2026. This is 23% below the national average rent, or $435 less per month.

$1.58

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Lafayette

13

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Lafayette rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Lafayette, OR, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Lafayette, OR

Average rent prices in Lafayette have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 34% 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, OR

Rent prices in Lafayette vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Lafayette is $1,572, whereas a house costs $2,495. 1-bedroom apartments in Lafayette run $1,305 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,550.

Listings

Studio

$1,225

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,295

-

-

2 bedroom

$1,600

No Change

29%

3 bedroom

$2,295

1%

9%

4 bedroom

$2,599

15%

13%

Studio

Average rent

$1,225

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,295

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,600

Last year

29%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,295

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

9%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,599

Last 30 days

15%

Last year

13%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Lafayette, OR, 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, OR compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Lafayette and Astoria by all bedroom counts and property types.

Lafayette

Median rent price$1,495
decreased by23%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,595
decreased by17%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Lafayette, OR is 6% lower than the median rent in Astoria, OR.

Discover rentals in Lafayette, OR

121 N Madison St - Photo 1 of 1

11h ago

House for rent in Lafayette

4 beds

2 baths

$2,500

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Lafayette, OR

Quick answers to common questions about the Lafayette rental market.

How much is rent in Lafayette?

The average rent in Lafayette is $1,495 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Lafayette?

Average rent prices in Lafayette have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 34% since last year.

How does Lafayette rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Lafayette is 23% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $435 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 $60,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Lafayette?

Based on our current listings, Lafayette is exceptionally pet-friendly with 100% of available rentals welcoming pets. With about 3 apartments available monthly, all units accommodate animal companions.

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).

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