Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 5, 2026
Average rent in
West Lafayette, IN
Average rent in
Last updated on September 5, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
West Lafayette, IN rent slipped 11.6% year over year, with a current median of $1,408/month. Renters today are paying $121 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.
Compared to national trends
West Lafayette sits 26.3% more affordable than the $1,910/month national median, with 142 total rentals available for renters.
Price ranges
Studios in West Lafayette rent for about $815/month, 1-bedrooms and 2-bedrooms both near $1,200/month, while 3-bedrooms reach $1,750/month and 4+ bedrooms go up to $2,100/month. Apartments make up 67.7% of total rentals, with houses at a median of $1,895/month.
Neighborhood spotlight
University Farm rents fell 62.0% year over year to $1,215/month across 15 rentals, and Barbarry Heights dropped 61.9% to $800/month with 10 rentals. These declines far exceed the citywide 11.6% slip, showing a localized cooldown in these neighborhoods.
Median rent
Median rent in West Lafayette
$1,408/mo
12%vs previous year
The average rent in West Lafayette is $1,408 per month as of August 2026. This is 26% below the national average rent, or $502 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in West Lafayette
142
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 $1,207, whereas a house costs $1,895. 1-bedroom apartments in West Lafayette run $1,230 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,199.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $815 | No Change | 10% | |
1 bedroom | $1,199 | No Change | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $1,215 | 1% | 15% | |
3 bedroom | $1,750 | 4% | No Change | |
4 bedroom | $2,100 |  11% | 2% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Amberleigh Village | $1,649 | |
Avondale | $1,515 | |
Barbarry Heights | $799 | |
Glenwood Heights | $1,225 | |
Happy Hollow | $1,470 | |
New Chauncey | $1,445 | |
Northwestern Heights | $1,775 | |
Plaza Park | $1,639 | |
University Farm | $1,215 | |
Wabash Shores | $1,445 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,207 | 4% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,712 | 4% | - | |
Houses | $1,895 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,234 | 2% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$815
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
10%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,199
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,215
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
15%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
No Change
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
2%
New Chauncey
Average rent
$1,445
Plaza Park
Average rent
$1,639
Wabash Shores
Average rent
$1,445
Barbarry Heights
Average rent
$799
Northwestern Heights
Average rent
$1,775
University Farm
Average rent
$1,215
Glenwood Heights
Average rent
$1,225
Happy Hollow
Average rent
$1,470
Amberleigh Village
Average rent
$1,649
Avondale
Average rent
$1,515
Apartments
Average rent
$1,207
Last 30 days
4%
Condos
Average rent
$1,712
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$1,895
Last 30 days
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$1,234
Last 30 days
2%
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
26%lower than the national median
33%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in West Lafayette, IN is 10% higher than the median rent in Attica, IN.
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10%Discover rentals in West Lafayette, IN
2d ago
1117 Anthrop Dr, West Lafayette, IN 47906
2–4 beds
2 baths
$499–$99,999
Apartment for rent
3d ago
401 N Salisbury St, West Lafayette, IN 47906
1 bed
1 bath
$499
Apartment for rent
3d ago
314 S Chauncey Ave, West Lafayette, IN 47906
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$499–$3,400
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
431 S River Rd, West Lafayette, IN 47906
2 beds
1 bath
$530
Apartment for rent
1d ago
202 S Chauncey Ave, West Lafayette, IN 47906
1 bed
1 bath
$99,999
Apartment for rent
1d ago
111 S River Rd, West Lafayette, IN 47906
2 beds
2 baths
$99,999
Apartment for rent
15h ago
3597 Paramount Dr, West Lafayette, IN 47906
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,388–$9,999
Apartment for rent
1d ago
905 Princess Dr, West Lafayette, IN 47906
2 beds
1 bath
$845–$9,999
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
3422 Cheswick Ct, West Lafayette, IN 47906
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,250–$1,400
Price drop
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
6h ago
320 Brown St, West Lafayette, IN 47906
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,149–$1,749
Apartment for rent
15h ago
3597 Paramount Dr, West Lafayette, IN 47906
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,388–$9,999
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
3422 Cheswick Ct, West Lafayette, IN 47906
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,250–$1,400
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d 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
5d+ ago
203 W Stadium Ave, West Lafayette, IN 47906
2 beds
1 bath
$1,275
Apartment for rent
2d ago
165 Littleton St, West Lafayette, IN 47906
3 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
2d 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
Price drop
Apartment for rent
17h ago
220 South St, West Lafayette, IN 47906
1 bed
1 bath
$1,050
Apartment for rent
1d ago
420 S Chauncey Ave, West Lafayette, IN 47906
2 beds
1 bath
$1,099
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 $1,408 per month as of August 29, 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 26% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $502 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in West Lafayette?
The most affordable neighborhoods in West Lafayette are Barbarry Heights ($799/mo), University Farm ($1,215/mo), and Glenwood Heights ($1,225/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 $56,000/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?
November and December offer the best rental deals in West Lafayette, with November seeing the lowest rents of the year. April commands the highest prices, running approximately 24% higher than November, so timing your search for late fall can result in meaningful savings.
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).