Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 6, 2026
Average rent in
West Lafayette, IN
Average rent in
Last updated on June 6, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
West Lafayette, IN rent fell 15.9% year over year to a current median of $1,425/month. Renters are paying $241 less per month on average than last year, though rent ticked up 7.5% month over month in June 2026 after hitting a trough in May.
Compared to national trends
West Lafayette is 26.9% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, with a total rental inventory of 158 units.
Price ranges
Studios in West Lafayette rent for $910/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,100/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,200/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $1,850/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,269/month. These figures show the range of rents by bedroom size across the city.
Price ranges
Houses rent for a median of $1,950/month, while apartments have a median rent of $1,105/month. This reflects distinct price tiers across property types in West Lafayette.
Median rent
Median rent in West Lafayette
$1,425/mo
16%vs previous year
The average rent in West Lafayette is $1,425 per month as of June 2026. This is 27% below the national average rent, or $525 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in West Lafayette
158
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of West Lafayette rentals at each price point
Rent trends in West Lafayette, IN
Average rent prices in West Lafayette have increased by 7% over the last month and have decreased by 16% 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
West Lafayette, IN
Rent prices in West Lafayette vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in West Lafayette is $1,105, whereas a house costs $1,950. 1-bedroom apartments in West Lafayette run $1,149 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,160.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $910 | No Change | 26% | |
1 bedroom | $1,100 |  3% | 11% | |
2 bedroom | $1,200 | 5% | 29% | |
3 bedroom | $1,850 | 2% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $2,269 | 2% | 14% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Amberleigh Village | $1,395 | |
Barbarry Heights | $1,040 | |
Blackbird Farms | $1,650 | |
Glenwood Heights | $1,649 | |
Happy Hollow | $1,049 | |
New Chauncey | $1,399 | |
Northwestern Heights | $1,030 | |
Plaza Park | $1,650 | |
University Farm | $1,599 | |
Wabash Shores | $1,500 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,105 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,122 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $1,950 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,459 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$910
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
26%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
11%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
29%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,269
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
14%
New Chauncey
Average rent
$1,399
Plaza Park
Average rent
$1,650
Wabash Shores
Average rent
$1,500
Northwestern Heights
Average rent
$1,030
Barbarry Heights
Average rent
$1,040
Blackbird Farms
Average rent
$1,650
Glenwood Heights
Average rent
$1,649
Happy Hollow
Average rent
$1,049
University Farm
Average rent
$1,599
Amberleigh Village
Average rent
$1,395
Apartments
Average rent
$1,105
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$2,122
Houses
Average rent
$1,950
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,459
Last 30 days
No Change
The table above reflects average rent prices in West Lafayette, 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.
How does rent in West Lafayette, IN compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in West Lafayette and Attica by all bedroom counts and property types.
West Lafayette
27%lower than the national median
15%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in West Lafayette, IN is 14% lower than the median rent in Attica, IN.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,649
121%$1,999
2%$1,260
1%$1,950
3%$2,070
4%$909
5%$1,995
5%$1,399
2%$950
3%$1,187
2%$1,745
11%$1,329
13%Discover rentals in West Lafayette, IN
3d ago
1117 Anthrop Dr, West Lafayette, IN 47906
3–4 beds
2 baths
$525–$2,100
Apartment for rent
17h ago
431 S River Rd, West Lafayette, IN 47906
2 beds
1 bath
$530
Apartment for rent
3d ago
314 S Chauncey Ave, West Lafayette, IN 47906
3–4 beds
2 baths
$575–$2,100
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1559 W 350 N, West Lafayette, IN 47906
2 beds
2 baths
$600
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
New Chauncey house for rent in West Lafayette
209 E Lutz Ave #1, West Lafayette, IN 47906
4 beds
2.5 baths
$4,484
House for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in West Lafayette
9 Best Location:North Salisbury Street, West Lafayette, IN 47906
4 beds
1 bath
$4,196
House for rent
Available Aug 1
17h ago
Harrison St, West Lafayette, IN 47906
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,762–$2,903
Apartment for rent
3d ago
227 W Wood St, West Lafayette, IN 47906
2–4 beds
2 baths
$750–$2,800
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
3422 Cheswick Ct, West Lafayette, IN 47906
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,400–$1,500
Apartment for rent
23h ago
2773 Prosperity Way, West Lafayette, IN 47906
3 beds
2 baths
$2,195
House for rent
1d ago
320 Brown St, West Lafayette, IN 47906
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$999–$1,599
Apartment for rent
17h ago
Harrison St, West Lafayette, IN 47906
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,762–$2,903
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
3422 Cheswick Ct, West Lafayette, IN 47906
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,400–$1,500
Apartment for rent
4d ago
933 Robinson St, West Lafayette, IN 47906
1 bed
1 bath
$979
Apartment for rent
17h ago
3552 Bethel Dr, West Lafayette, IN 47906
3 beds
2 baths
$1,375
Apartment for rent
22h ago
518 N River Rd, West Lafayette, IN 47906
1 bed
1 bath
$940–$960
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
3422 Cheswick Ct, West Lafayette, IN 47906
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,400–$1,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
100 S Chauncey Ave, West Lafayette, IN 47906
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$2,114–$2,629
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 20
1d ago
320 Brown St, West Lafayette, IN 47906
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$999–$1,599
Apartment for rent
17h ago
Harrison St, West Lafayette, IN 47906
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,762–$2,903
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for West Lafayette, 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 $1,425 per month as of June 6, 2026.
Is rent up or down in West Lafayette?
Average rent prices in West Lafayette have increased by 7% over the last month and have decreased by 16% since last year.
How does West Lafayette rent compare to the national average?
Rent in West Lafayette is 27% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $525 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in West Lafayette?
The most affordable neighborhoods in West Lafayette are Northwestern Heights ($1,030/mo), Barbarry Heights ($1,040/mo), and Happy Hollow ($1,049/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in West Lafayette?
To comfortably afford rent in West Lafayette, you'd need to earn approximately $57,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in West Lafayette?
West Lafayette's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,400 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $1,500 monthly. These figures reflect the current pricing in this Indiana university town, where two-bedroom apartments make up the largest share of available inventory at 31% of listings.
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).