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Rental Market Trends in Lafayette, IN

What is the average rent in Lafayette, IN?

$1,004/month

Average Rent

692 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+2.4%

Increase in the Last Year

As of May 2025, the average rent in Lafayette, IN is $1,004 per month. This is 38% lower than the national average rent of $1,627/month, making renting in Lafayette more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Lafayette, you can expect to pay about $955 per month for a studio, $1,004 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,215 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,454 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$955/month
395 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,004/month
692 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,215/month
987 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,454/month
1,314 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,949/month
1,194 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,110/month
1,665 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,395/month
1,979 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,636/month
1,672 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Lafayette, IN?

In the past year, rent has increased by 2.4%, which averages out to $25 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Lafayette, IN
Last Updated May 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Lafayette, IN
Percentage*
Rent Range
11% Below $700/month
31% $700 - $1,000/month
45% $1,001 - $1,500/month
11% $1,501 - $2,000/month
2% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Lafayette?

Based on current rent prices, Portsmouth, Downtown Lafayette and Lafayette Downtown Historic District are the most affordable neighborhoods in Lafayette.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Portsmouth
$1,110/month
580 Sq Ft
Downtown Lafayette
$1,322/month
793 Sq Ft
Lafayette Downtown Historic District
$1,598/month
862 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Lafayette?

Based on current rent prices, Lafayette Downtown Historic District, Downtown Lafayette and Portsmouth are the most expensive neighborhoods in Lafayette.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Lafayette Downtown Historic District
$1,598/month
862 Sq Ft
Downtown Lafayette
$1,322/month
793 Sq Ft
Portsmouth
$1,110/month
580 Sq Ft

Which Lafayette neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Lafayette with the most apartments available are Downtown Lafayette, Lafayette Downtown Historic District and Portsmouth .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Lafayette
$1,322/month
793 Sq Ft
Lafayette Downtown Historic District
$1,598/month
862 Sq Ft
Portsmouth
$1,110/month
580 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Lafayette, IN?

Because the average rent in Lafayette is $1,004, you’ll want to make about $3,346 per month or $40,152 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Lafayette, IN is 5.6% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Lafayette is 13.8% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $955 - $1,454. You can expect to pay 4.7% less for groceries, 10.4% less for utilities, and 0.7% less for transportation.

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Lafayette, IN

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Concord Crossing

Concord Crossing

2551 Barnabas Ln,
Lafayette, IN 47909

1-3 Beds | $950 - $1,850

Hi Vine by Weida Apartments

Hi Vine by Weida Apartments

302 Vine St,
West Lafayette, IN 47906

2 Beds | $999 - $1,550

Georgetown South

Georgetown South

1855 Shoshone Dr,
Lafayette, IN 47909

1-2 Beds | $950 - $1,200

Pheasant Run

Pheasant Run

3090 Pheasant Run Dr,
Lafayette, IN 47909

Studio - 3 Beds | $793 - $2,330

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BK Management of Greater Lafayette
  • 11

    Communities

  • 519

    Units

  • 5

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6 Communities in Lafayette
Cardinal Group Management and Advisory, LLC
Cardinal Group Management and Advisory, LLC
  • 145

    Communities

  • 30,948

    Units

  • 84

    Cities

3 Communities in Lafayette
J+G Companies
J+G Companies
  • 25

    Communities

  • 2,944

    Units

  • 15

    Cities

3 Communities in Lafayette
IGC Residential Property Management
IGC Residential Property Management
  • 27

    Communities

  • 3,569

    Units

  • 18

    Cities

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Regency Properties
  • 12

    Communities

  • 4,133

    Units

  • 5

    Cities

2 Communities in Lafayette
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Redwood Living
  • 129

    Communities

  • 17,173

    Units

  • 108

    Cities

1 Community in Lafayette
Edward Rose & Sons
Edward Rose & Sons
  • 141

    Communities

  • 70,987

    Units

  • 86

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1 Community in Lafayette
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PeakMade Real Estate
  • 60

    Communities

  • 12,350

    Units

  • 47

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1 Community in Lafayette

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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 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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