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Last updated on September 18, 2026
Average rent in
Purdue University, IN
Average rent in
Last updated on September 18, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in West Lafayette
$1,375/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in West Lafayette is $1,375 per month as of September 2026. This is 28% below the national average rent, or $525 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in West Lafayette
396
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of West Lafayette rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Purdue University, IN
Average rent prices in West Lafayette have increased by 6% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Purdue University, IN
Rent prices in West Lafayette vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in West Lafayette is $1,285, whereas a house costs $1,999. 1-bedroom apartments in West Lafayette run $1,150 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,299.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $925 | - | 90% | |
1 bedroom | $1,150 | - | 136% | |
2 bedroom | $1,300 | - | 83% | |
3 bedroom | $1,725 | - | 19% | |
4 bedroom | $2,300 | - | 7% |
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 Purdue University, IN.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,285 | - | No Change | |
Condos | $1,700 | - | No Change | |
Houses | $1,999 | - | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,249 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$925
Last year
90%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,150
Last year
136%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,300
Last year
83%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,725
Last year
19%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,300
Last year
7%
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 Purdue University, IN.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,285
Condos
Average rent
$1,700
Houses
Average rent
$1,999
Rooms
Average rent
$1,249
The table above reflects average rent prices in Purdue University, IN, 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.
Discover rentals in Purdue University, IN
1d ago
1117 Anthrop Dr, West Lafayette, IN 47906
2–4 beds
2 baths
$499–$99,999
Apartment for rent
1d ago
314 S Chauncey Ave, West Lafayette, IN 47906
1–4 beds
1–3 baths
$499–$3,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
431 S River Rd, West Lafayette, IN 47906
2 beds
1 bath
$530
Apartment for rent
7h ago
422 Vine St, West Lafayette, IN 47906
3 beds
1 bath
$533–$2,400
Apartment for rent
10h ago
202 S Chauncey Ave, West Lafayette, IN 47906
1 bed
1 bath
$99,999
Apartment for rent
10h ago
111 S River Rd, West Lafayette, IN 47906
2 beds
2 baths
$99,999
Apartment for rent
10h ago
208 South St, West Lafayette, IN 47906
1 bed
1 bath
$9,999
Apartment for rent
10h ago
2929 Horizon Dr, West Lafayette, IN 47906
2 beds
1 bath
$9,999
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
3770 Ashley Oaks Drive, Lafayette, IN 47905
1–2 beds
1 bath
$789–$886
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 15
2d ago
Verified
100 Timber Trail Drive, Lafayette, IN 47905
1–2 beds
1 bath
$825–$849
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 15
3d ago
Verified
3422 Cheswick Ct, West Lafayette, IN 47906
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,250–$1,400
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
318 N Salisbury St, West Lafayette, IN 47906
Studio
1 bath
$1,650
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 19
2d ago
Verified
3770 Ashley Oaks Drive, Lafayette, IN 47905
1–2 beds
1 bath
$789–$886
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 15
2d ago
Verified
100 Timber Trail Drive, Lafayette, IN 47905
1–2 beds
1 bath
$825–$849
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 15
1d ago
Verified
100 S Chauncey Ave, West Lafayette, IN 47906
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$2,099–$2,499
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 20
3d ago
Verified
3422 Cheswick Ct, West Lafayette, IN 47906
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,250–$1,400
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
100 S Chauncey Ave, West Lafayette, IN 47906
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$2,099–$2,499
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 20
3d ago
Verified
3422 Cheswick Ct, West Lafayette, IN 47906
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,250–$1,400
Apartment for rent
6h ago
2500 Commonside Way, West Lafayette, IN 47906
2–3 beds
2–3 baths
$1,479–$2,079
Apartment for rent
13h ago
10 Emerald Pines Ct, Lafayette, IN 47905
2 beds
2 baths
$1,290
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Purdue University, IN
Quick answers to common questions about the West Lafayette rental market.
How much is rent in West Lafayette?
The average rent in West Lafayette is $1,375 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in West Lafayette?
Average rent prices in West Lafayette have increased by 6% since last year.
How does West Lafayette rent compare to the national average?
Rent in West Lafayette is 28% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $525 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in West Lafayette?
To comfortably afford rent in West Lafayette, you'd need to earn approximately $55,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
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).