Last updated on October 20, 2026

Average rent in
Northwestern Heights, West Lafayette, IN

Median rent

Median rent in Northwestern Heights

$1,324/mo

decreased by44%

vs previous year

The average rent in Northwestern Heights is $1,324 per month as of October 2026. This is 30% below the national average rent, or $575 less per month.

$1.62

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Northwestern Heights

13

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Northwestern Heights rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Northwestern Heights, West Lafayette, IN, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Northwestern Heights, West Lafayette, IN

Average rent prices in Northwestern Heights have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 44% 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 Northwestern Heights, West Lafayette, IN

Rent prices in Northwestern Heights vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Northwestern Heights is $1,030, whereas a house costs $2,302. 1-bedroom apartments in Northwestern Heights run $1,229 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,269.

Listings

Studio

$1,030

-

53%

1 bedroom

$1,229

No Change

-

2 bedroom

$1,299

No Change

3%

3 bedroom

$1,995

18%

3%

4 bedroom

$2,525

No Change

11%

Studio

Average rent

$1,030

Last year

53%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,229

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,299

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,995

Last 30 days

18%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,525

Last year

11%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Northwestern Heights, 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.

Discover rentals in Northwestern Heights, West Lafayette, IN

1705 Northwestern Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Northwestern Heights house for rent in West Lafayette

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Frequently asked questions for Northwestern Heights, West Lafayette, IN

Quick answers to common questions about the Northwestern Heights rental market.

How much is rent in Northwestern Heights?

The average rent in Northwestern Heights is $1,324 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Northwestern Heights?

Average rent prices in Northwestern Heights have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 44% since last year.

How does Northwestern Heights rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Northwestern Heights is 30% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $575 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Northwestern Heights?

To comfortably afford rent in Northwestern Heights, you'd need to earn approximately $53,000/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).

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