271
271 S River Rd,
West Lafayette, IN 47906
$675 - $950
1-2 Beds
Rental Market Trends in West Lafayette, IN
What is the average rent in West Lafayette, IN?
$1,453/month
Average Rent
675 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-1.4%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of June 2026, the average rent in West Lafayette, IN is $1,453 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,644/month, which means West Lafayette rent prices are 12% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in West Lafayette, you can expect to pay about $1,521 per month for a studio, $1,453 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,581 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,076 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in West Lafayette, IN?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 1.4%, which averages out to $20 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated June 2026
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Rent Ranges in West Lafayette, IN
Last Updated June 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
4%
Below $700/month
22%
$700 - $1,000/month
38%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
16%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
20%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in West Lafayette?
Based on current rent prices, Downtown West Lafayette and Discovery Park" are the most affordable neighborhoods in West Lafayette.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in West Lafayette?
Based on current rent prices, Discovery Park and Downtown West Lafayette" are the most expensive neighborhoods in West Lafayette.
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Which West Lafayette neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in West Lafayette with the most apartments available are Discovery Park and Downtown West Lafayette" .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in West Lafayette, IN?
Because the average rent in West Lafayette is $1,453, you’ll want to make about $4,843 per month or $58,116 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.
How does West Lafayette, IN compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare West Lafayette, IN to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
$1,552/month
$1,985/month
One Bedroom
$1,403/month
$2,004/month
Two Bedroom
$1,454/month
$2,804/month
Three Bedroom
$2,224/month
$3,936/month
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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 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.