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Last updated on October 20, 2026
Average rent in
West Lafayette, IN
Average rent in
Last updated on October 20, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
West Lafayette, IN rent slipped 9.4% year over year, with a current median of $1,449/month. Renters today are paying $190 less per month on average than last year as the market cools from its 2025 peak.
Compared to national trends
West Lafayette sits 23.7% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a relatively accessible rental market with 193 total rentals available.
Price ranges
Studios in West Lafayette rent for $999/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,180/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,370/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,875/month and 4+ bedrooms reaching $2,420/month. These bedroom tiers represent the range most renters encounter in the city.
Neighborhood spotlight
University Farm rents fell 51.7% year over year to $1,340/month across 13 rentals, a much steeper decline than the citywide 9.4% drop. This shows a localized cooldown in this neighborhood within the broader West Lafayette market.
Median rent
Median rent in West Lafayette
$1,449/mo
9%vs previous year
The average rent in West Lafayette is $1,449 per month as of October 2026. This is 24% below the national average rent, or $451 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in West Lafayette
193
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 decreased by 9% over the last month and have decreased by 9% 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 $1,329, whereas a house costs $2,200. 1-bedroom apartments in West Lafayette run $1,197 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,350.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $999 | 29% | 24% | |
1 bedroom | $1,180 | 45% |  4% | |
2 bedroom | $1,370 | 34% | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $1,875 | 16% | 9% | |
4 bedroom | $2,420 | 17% | 7% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Barbarry Heights | $1,333 | |
Blackbird Farms | $1,341 | |
Glenwood Heights | $1,128 | |
Happy Hollow | $1,422 | |
Hills And Dales | $1,514 | |
New Chauncey | $1,500 | |
Northwestern Heights | $1,324 | |
Plaza Park | $1,479 | |
University Farm | $1,339 | |
Wabash Shores | $1,349 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,329 | 35% | 8% | |
Condos | $1,529 | 2% | 4% | |
Houses | $2,200 | 5% | 11% | |
Rooms | $1,272 | 4% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$999
Last 30 days
29%
Last year
24%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,180
Last 30 days
45%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,370
Last 30 days
34%
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,875
Last 30 days
16%
Last year
9%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,420
Last 30 days
17%
Last year
7%
New Chauncey
Average rent
$1,500
Plaza Park
Average rent
$1,479
Wabash Shores
Average rent
$1,349
Northwestern Heights
Average rent
$1,324
Barbarry Heights
Average rent
$1,333
Happy Hollow
Average rent
$1,422
Hills And Dales
Average rent
$1,514
Blackbird Farms
Average rent
$1,341
University Farm
Average rent
$1,339
Glenwood Heights
Average rent
$1,128
Apartments
Average rent
$1,329
Last 30 days
35%
Last year
8%
Condos
Average rent
$1,529
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
Houses
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
11%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,272
Last 30 days
4%
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
24%lower than the national median
23%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in West Lafayette, IN is 1% lower than the median rent in Attica, IN.
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16%Discover rentals in West Lafayette, IN
5d+ ago
1117 Anthrop Dr, West Lafayette, IN 47906
3–4 beds
2 baths
$499–$2,500
Apartment for rent
3d ago
271 S River Rd, West Lafayette, IN 47906
1–2 beds
1 bath
$599–$1,000
Apartment for rent
3d ago
500 N River Rd, West Lafayette, IN 47906
1–2 beds
1 bath
$599–$999
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1559 W 350 N, West Lafayette, IN 47906
2 beds
2 baths
$600
Apartment for rent
3d ago
3597 Paramount Dr, West Lafayette, IN 47906
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,388–$9,999
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
New Chauncey house for rent in West Lafayette
423 Dodge St #1, West Lafayette, IN 47906
4 beds
2.5 baths
$3,900
House for rent
Available Dec 6
3d ago
24 N Salisbury St, West Lafayette, IN 47906
4 beds
4 baths
$3,700
Apartment for rent
4d ago
32 N Salisbury St, West Lafayette, IN 47906
4 beds
2 baths
$3,600
Apartment for rent
18h 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
$1,376–$1,476
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
5h ago
3004 Pemberly Dr, West Lafayette, IN 47906
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,095–$1,499
Apartment for rent
5h ago
320 Brown St, West Lafayette, IN 47906
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,099–$1,749
Apartment for rent
18h 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
18h ago
Verified
100 S Chauncey Ave, West Lafayette, IN 47906
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$2,099–$2,519
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 20
4d ago
Verified
3422 Cheswick Ct, West Lafayette, IN 47906
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,376–$1,476
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
411 N Salisbury St, West Lafayette, IN 47906
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$899–$1,029
Apartment for rent
18h 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
18h ago
Verified
100 S Chauncey Ave, West Lafayette, IN 47906
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$2,099–$2,519
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 20
4d ago
Verified
3422 Cheswick Ct, West Lafayette, IN 47906
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,376–$1,476
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
5h ago
3004 Pemberly Dr, West Lafayette, IN 47906
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,095–$1,499
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 $1,449 per month as of October 17, 2026.
Is rent up or down in West Lafayette?
Average rent prices in West Lafayette have decreased by 9% over the last month and have decreased by 9% since last year.
How does West Lafayette rent compare to the national average?
Rent in West Lafayette is 24% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $451 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in West Lafayette?
The most affordable neighborhoods in West Lafayette are Glenwood Heights ($1,128/mo), Northwestern Heights ($1,324/mo), and Barbarry Heights ($1,333/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 $58,000/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).