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Rental Market Trends in Lafayette, LA

What is the average rent in Lafayette, LA?

$1,019/month

Average Rent

706 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.9%

Increase in the Last Year

As of July 2025, the average rent in Lafayette, LA is $1,019 per month. This is 38% lower than the national average rent of $1,637/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 $721 per month for a studio, $1,019 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,198 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,573 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$721/month
431 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,019/month
706 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,198/month
968 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,573/month
1,288 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$969/month
588 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,205/month
988 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,702/month
1,315 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,537/month
2,165 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,345/month
1,128 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,530/month
1,170 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,995/month
1,618 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Lafayette, LA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.9%, which averages out to $20 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated July 2025
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Lafayette, LA
Last Updated July 2025
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Lafayette, LA
Percentage*
Rent Range
4% Below $700/month
46% $700 - $1,000/month
37% $1,001 - $1,500/month
13% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Lafayette?

Based on current rent prices, Idlewood Park, Ambassador Gardens and Whittington Park are the most affordable neighborhoods in Lafayette.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Idlewood Park
$829/month
646 Sq Ft
Ambassador Gardens
$859/month
713 Sq Ft
Whittington Park
$916/month
733 Sq Ft
Kings Haven
$1,087/month
680 Sq Ft
Grand Pointe
$1,256/month
926 Sq Ft
Downtown Lafayette
$1,275/month
733 Sq Ft
The Garden District
$1,307/month
761 Sq Ft
Palms
$1,351/month
783 Sq Ft
Broadmoor South
$1,431/month
641 Sq Ft
Fernwood
$1,437/month
676 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Lafayette?

Based on current rent prices, Chateau Mirage, Fernwood and Broadmoor South are the most expensive neighborhoods in Lafayette.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Chateau Mirage
$1,638/month
754 Sq Ft
Fernwood
$1,437/month
676 Sq Ft
Broadmoor South
$1,431/month
641 Sq Ft
Palms
$1,351/month
783 Sq Ft
The Garden District
$1,307/month
761 Sq Ft
Downtown Lafayette
$1,275/month
733 Sq Ft
Grand Pointe
$1,256/month
926 Sq Ft
Kings Haven
$1,087/month
680 Sq Ft
Whittington Park
$916/month
733 Sq Ft
Ambassador Gardens
$859/month
713 Sq Ft

Which Lafayette neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Lafayette with the most apartments available are Downtown Lafayette, Fernwood and Grand Pointe .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Lafayette
$1,275/month
733 Sq Ft
Fernwood
$1,437/month
676 Sq Ft
Grand Pointe
$1,256/month
926 Sq Ft
Palms
$1,351/month
783 Sq Ft
Broadmoor South
$1,431/month
641 Sq Ft
Kings Haven
$1,087/month
680 Sq Ft
Idlewood Park
$829/month
646 Sq Ft
The Garden District
$1,307/month
761 Sq Ft
Whittington Park
$916/month
733 Sq Ft
Ambassador Gardens
$859/month
713 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in Lafayette is $1,019, you’ll want to make about $3,396 per month or $40,752 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, LA is 12.7% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Lafayette is 36.1% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $721 - $1,573. You can expect to pay 2.8% less for groceries, 14.4% less for utilities, and 1.4% less for transportation.

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Lafayette, LA

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2 Beds | $1,545 - $1,645

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110 E Martial Ave,
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1-3 Beds | $1,155 - $1,640

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Lafayette, LA 70503

1-3 Beds | $1,111 - $2,082

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    Units

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5 Communities in Lafayette
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4 Communities in Lafayette
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  • 4,440

    Units

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    Units

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4 Communities in Lafayette
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  • 21,142

    Units

  • 45

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3 Communities 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 June 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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