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Rental Market Trends in West Lafayette, IN

What is the average rent in West Lafayette, IN?

$1,412/month

Average Rent

659 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+3%

Increase in the Last Year

As of June 2025, the average rent in West Lafayette, IN is $1,412 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,627/month, which means West Lafayette rent prices are 13% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in West Lafayette, you can expect to pay about $1,444 per month for a studio, $1,412 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,528 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,828 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,444/month
443 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,412/month
659 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,528/month
912 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,828/month
1,147 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,024/month
1,040 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$1,959/month
1,162 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,390/month
1,366 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in West Lafayette, IN?

In the past year, rent has increased by 3%, which averages out to $43 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 West Lafayette, IN
Last Updated June 2025
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in West Lafayette, IN
Percentage*
Rent Range
10% Below $700/month
27% $700 - $1,000/month
25% $1,001 - $1,500/month
20% $1,501 - $2,000/month
18% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in West Lafayette?

Based on current rent prices, North Wabash Riverfront, The Ivy and Park 52 are the most affordable neighborhoods in West Lafayette.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
North Wabash Riverfront
$1,204/month
655 Sq Ft
The Ivy
$1,551/month
716 Sq Ft
Park 52
$1,560/month
714 Sq Ft
Blackbird Farms
$1,931/month
716 Sq Ft
Wabash Riverfront
$2,003/month
637 Sq Ft
Downtown West Lafayette
$2,072/month
628 Sq Ft
Chauncey Village
$2,367/month
558 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in West Lafayette?

Based on current rent prices, Chauncey Village, Downtown West Lafayette and Wabash Riverfront are the most expensive neighborhoods in West Lafayette.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Chauncey Village
$2,367/month
558 Sq Ft
Downtown West Lafayette
$2,072/month
628 Sq Ft
Wabash Riverfront
$2,003/month
637 Sq Ft
Blackbird Farms
$1,931/month
716 Sq Ft
Park 52
$1,560/month
714 Sq Ft
The Ivy
$1,551/month
716 Sq Ft
North Wabash Riverfront
$1,204/month
655 Sq Ft

Which West Lafayette neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in West Lafayette with the most apartments available are Downtown West Lafayette, Wabash Riverfront and Chauncey Village .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown West Lafayette
$2,072/month
628 Sq Ft
Wabash Riverfront
$2,003/month
637 Sq Ft
Chauncey Village
$2,367/month
558 Sq Ft
Blackbird Farms
$1,931/month
716 Sq Ft
North Wabash Riverfront
$1,204/month
655 Sq Ft
The Ivy
$1,551/month
716 Sq Ft
Park 52
$1,560/month
714 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in West Lafayette is $1,412, you’ll want to make about $4,706 per month or $56,472 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.

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Hi Vine by Weida Apartments

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The Oasis

3579 Genoa Drive,
West Lafayette, IN 47906

2-3 Beds | $750 - $875

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Lodge on the Trail

2101 Cumberland Ave,
West Lafayette, IN 47906

2-3 Beds | $879 - $979

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BK Management of Greater Lafayette
  • 11

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  • 519

    Units

  • 5

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

    Communities

  • 30,814

    Units

  • 83

    Cities

3 Communities in West Lafayette
Birge & Held
Birge & Held
  • 95

    Communities

  • 20,575

    Units

  • 47

    Cities

2 Communities in West Lafayette
Core Spaces
Core Spaces
  • 42

    Communities

  • 10,429

    Units

  • 28

    Cities

2 Communities in West Lafayette
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Horizon Realty Advisors
  • 43

    Communities

  • 10,096

    Units

  • 28

    Cities

2 Communities in West Lafayette
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J+G Companies
  • 25

    Communities

  • 2,944

    Units

  • 15

    Cities

2 Communities in West Lafayette
Granite Student Living
Granite Student Living
  • 29

    Communities

  • 1,310

    Units

  • 9

    Cities

2 Communities in West Lafayette
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BH
  • 331

    Communities

  • 92,839

    Units

  • 197

    Cities

1 Community in West 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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