Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 22, 2026
Average rent in
West Lafayette, IN
Average rent in
Last updated on July 22, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
West Lafayette, IN rent fell 11.8% year over year, with a current median of $1,499/month. Renters today are paying $275 less per month on average than last year, with month-to-month rent essentially flat.
Compared to national trends
West Lafayette is 22.9% more affordable than the $1,945/month national median, with 161 total rentals offering a smaller but accessible market for renters.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in West Lafayette rent for about $865/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,127/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,245/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,850/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,300/month. These figures reflect the range of bedroom options available to renters.
Neighborhood spotlight
Northwestern Heights rents fell 57.4% year over year to $980/month across 20 rentals, and Happy Hollow dropped 55.9% to $1,102/month. These declines are much larger than the citywide 11.8% drop.
Median rent
Median rent in West Lafayette
$1,499/mo
12%vs previous year
The average rent in West Lafayette is $1,499 per month as of July 2026. This is 23% below the national average rent, or $446 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in West Lafayette
161
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 12% 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 $1,160, whereas a house costs $1,950. 1-bedroom apartments in West Lafayette run $1,150 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,233.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $865 |  1% | 34% | |
1 bedroom | $1,127 | 1% | 17% | |
2 bedroom | $1,245 | No Change | 27% | |
3 bedroom | $1,850 | 1% | 6% | |
4 bedroom | $2,300 | 2% | 4% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Amberleigh Village | $1,243 | |
Avondale | $1,607 | |
Barbarry Heights | $1,649 | |
Glenwood Heights | $1,295 | |
Happy Hollow | $1,102 | |
New Chauncey | $949 | |
Northwestern Heights | $980 | |
Plaza Park | $1,649 | |
University Farm | $1,400 | |
Wabash Shores | $1,412 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,160 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,800 | 7% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,950 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,234 | 3% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$865
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
34%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,127
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
17%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,245
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
27%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
6%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
Plaza Park
Average rent
$1,649
New Chauncey
Average rent
$949
Wabash Shores
Average rent
$1,412
Northwestern Heights
Average rent
$980
Glenwood Heights
Average rent
$1,295
Amberleigh Village
Average rent
$1,243
Barbarry Heights
Average rent
$1,649
Happy Hollow
Average rent
$1,102
University Farm
Average rent
$1,400
Avondale
Average rent
$1,607
Apartments
Average rent
$1,160
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
7%
Houses
Average rent
$1,950
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,234
Last 30 days
3%
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
23%lower than the national median
28%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in West Lafayette, IN is 7% higher than the median rent in Attica, IN.
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1%$1,062
11%Discover rentals in West Lafayette, IN
6h ago
401 N Salisbury St, West Lafayette, IN 47906
1 bed
1 bath
$499
Apartment for rent
1d ago
314 S Chauncey Ave, West Lafayette, IN 47906
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$499–$1,600
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1117 Anthrop Dr, West Lafayette, IN 47906
4 beds
2 baths
$525–$1,899
Apartment for rent
3d ago
431 S River Rd, West Lafayette, IN 47906
2 beds
1 bath
$530
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in West Lafayette
9 Best Location:North Salisbury Street, West Lafayette, IN 47906
4 beds
1 bath
$3,998
House for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
New Chauncey house for rent in West Lafayette
209 E Lutz Ave #1, West Lafayette, IN 47906
4 beds
2.5 baths
$3,998
House for rent
Available Aug 1
5h ago
Harrison St, West Lafayette, IN 47906
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,762–$2,903
Apartment for rent
1d ago
227 W Wood St, West Lafayette, IN 47906
2–4 beds
2 baths
$675–$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
5h ago
3004 Pemberly Dr, West Lafayette, IN 47906
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,399–$1,599
Apartment for rent
11h ago
320 Brown St, West Lafayette, IN 47906
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$550–$1,449
Apartment for rent
1h ago
3597 Paramount Dr, West Lafayette, IN 47906
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,388–$1,900
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
5h ago
2400 Northwestern Ave, West Lafayette, IN 47906
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$750–$1,025
Apartment for rent
6h ago
101 Andrew Pl, West Lafayette, IN 47906
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$699–$999
Apartment for rent
6h ago
2475 Sycamore Ln, West Lafayette, IN 47906
1 bed
1 bath
$899–$950
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
1d 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
5h ago
Harrison St, West Lafayette, IN 47906
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,762–$2,903
Apartment for rent
2h ago
422 Vine St, West Lafayette, IN 47906
3 beds
1 bath
$533–$1,600
Price drop
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 $1,499 per month as of July 18, 2026.
Is rent up or down in West Lafayette?
Average rent prices in West Lafayette have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 12% since last year.
How does West Lafayette rent compare to the national average?
Rent in West Lafayette is 23% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $446 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in West Lafayette?
The most affordable neighborhoods in West Lafayette are New Chauncey ($949/mo), Northwestern Heights ($980/mo), and Happy Hollow ($1,102/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 $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 West Lafayette?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in West Lafayette average around $1,320/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,430/month, with two-bedrooms down 6.2% year over year while one-bedrooms remained relatively stable.
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).