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Last updated on November 2, 2026
Average rent in
Purdue University, IN
Average rent in
Last updated on November 2, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in West Lafayette
$1,230/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in West Lafayette is $1,230 per month as of October 2026. This is 35% below the national average rent, or $670 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in West Lafayette
385
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 1% 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 $1,170, whereas a house costs $1,899. 1-bedroom apartments in West Lafayette run $1,035 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,250.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $980 | - | 2% | |
1 bedroom | $1,035 | - |  6% | |
2 bedroom | $1,290 | - | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $1,697 | - | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $2,360 | - | 9% |
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 | $1,170 | - | 2% | |
Condos | $1,399 | - | - | |
Houses | $1,899 | - | 27% | |
Rooms | $1,252 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$980
Last year
2%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,035
Last year
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,290
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,697
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,360
Last year
9%
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
$1,170
Last year
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,399
Houses
Average rent
$1,899
Last year
27%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,252
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
1h ago
1117 Anthrop Dr, West Lafayette, IN 47906
3–4 beds
2 baths
$499–$2,360
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
Ellsworth Romig apartment for rent in Lafayette
118 S 6th St #1, Lafayette, IN 47901
1 bed
1 bath
$535
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 Oct 9
2d ago
271 S River Rd, West Lafayette, IN 47906
1–2 beds
1 bath
$599–$1,000
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.Apartment for rent
3d ago
500 N River Rd, West Lafayette, IN 47906
1–2 beds
1 bath
$599–$999
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
2d ago
425 N 5th St, Lafayette, IN 47901
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$925–$9,999
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
3928 Pasadena Dr #NA, Lafayette, IN 47905
3 beds
2 baths
$3,995
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.House for rent
Available May 6
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lafayette
3515 Indianbrook Dr #NA, Lafayette, IN 47909
3 beds
2 baths
$3,995
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.House for rent
Available Jan 8
5d+ ago
House for rent in West Lafayette
2 beds
2 baths
$3,500
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
Verified
3770 Ashley Oaks Drive, Lafayette, IN 47905
1–2 beds
1 bath
$789–$886
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 Sep 15
5d+ ago
Verified
100 Timber Trail Drive, Lafayette, IN 47905
1–2 beds
1 bath
$825–$849
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 Oct 15
4h ago
Verified
318 N Salisbury St, West Lafayette, IN 47906
Studio
1 bath
$1,665
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 19
4d ago
Verified
3422 Cheswick Ct, West Lafayette, IN 47906
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,368–$1,468
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 15-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3770 Ashley Oaks Drive, Lafayette, IN 47905
1–2 beds
1 bath
$789–$886
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 Sep 15
4h ago
Verified
318 N Salisbury St, West Lafayette, IN 47906
Studio
1 bath
$1,665
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 19
4h ago
Verified
100 S Chauncey Ave, West Lafayette, IN 47906
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$2,099–$2,519
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 Aug 20
4d ago
Verified
3422 Cheswick Ct, West Lafayette, IN 47906
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,368–$1,468
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 15-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
100 S Chauncey Ave, West Lafayette, IN 47906
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$2,099–$2,519
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 Aug 20
4d ago
Verified
3422 Cheswick Ct, West Lafayette, IN 47906
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,368–$1,468
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 15-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
20h ago
911 Union St, Lafayette, IN 47904
1 bed
1 bath
$1,000
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.Apartment for rent
2d ago
2920 2912, 2916, 2918, 2920 Horizon Dr., West Lafayette, IN 47906
2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,120–$1,160
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
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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 $1,230 per month as of October 31, 2026.
Is rent up or down in West Lafayette?
Average rent prices in West Lafayette have increased by 1% since last year.
How does West Lafayette rent compare to the national average?
Rent in West Lafayette is 35% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $670 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 $49,000/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).