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LaFayette, GA Area Guide

Enjoy the peace and quiet of this suburb of northwest Georgia

Suburban Affordable Family-Friendly Historic Peaceful

A quiet reprieve set in the woodlands of northwest Georgia, Lafayette offers a laid-back lifestyle, affordable apartments, and a tight-knit community. With a historic presence, history buffs will love the longstanding architecture and historic sites like the Marsh House, an 1836 build listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Supermarkets, public schools, churches, and an array of local businesses like CJ’s Southern Traditions off of South Main Street.

Nestled just 40 miles north of Rome and only 27 miles south of Chattanooga, Tennessee, residents of Lafayette have options when it comes to bigger city amenities and job opportunities. If you’re planning to commute, Highway 27 will come in handy. On the route to Chattanooga, check out nearby attractions like Chickamauga National Military Park and Lookout Mountain!

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Lafayette, GA is $737 for one bedroom, $880 for two bedrooms, and $984 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Lafayette has increased by 2.3% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$737/month
633 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly LaFayette, GA is for everyday living.

Car-Dependent

22 / 100

Walking is difficult in this neighborhood, which is considered a car-dependent area.

Somewhat Bikeable

28 / 100

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Naomi Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Gilbert Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Lafayette Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Lafayette High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.