# Average Rent in Lafayette, LA > How much is rent in Lafayette, LA? $995 median across 153 units in 16 buildings, each with a daily price history and a citywide trend, tracked daily. Canonical: https://average-rent.com/city/lafayette-la/ Latest included observation: November 10, 2026 ## What is the average rent in Lafayette, LA? The average listed apartment rent in Lafayette, LA is $1,118 per month, as of November 10, 2026. This sample includes 153 priced apartments in 16 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases. We use published total monthly rent when known and base rent otherwise. Unknown fees remain unknown. Included building observations run from November 5, 2026 through November 10, 2026. Buildings without a qualifying price do not count in this sample. The guide directory can include more buildings. 16 apartment buildings, 153 units. Recorded asking prices and price history where available. [Browse apartments in Lafayette, LA](https://average-rent.com/city/lafayette-la/apartments/) Avg Rent $1,118/mo median $995 [-20.5% vs last month](https://average-rent.com/city/lafayette-la/trends/) Cheapest $760/mo Stonegate Apartments Properties 16 tracked daily Units 153 available now [See cheapest & most expensive neighborhoods on the map](https://average-rent.com/city/lafayette-la/rent-map/) [View rent trends and price history](https://average-rent.com/city/lafayette-la/trends/) [Explore Lafayette, LA on the interactive map](https://average-rent.com/search/#city=lafayette-la) [Lafayette, LA Resident Access](https://average-rent.com/city/lafayette-la/resident-access/): City Club members share insider gate codes, parking links, and amenity tips. View Analysis ## Rent Price Breakdown Compare pricing across all 16 properties in Lafayette, LA. Timeframe ## Average rent trend, last 3 months All bedroom types, citywide. Choose a window above to scope the view. $1,094 Average rent today Line chart of average rent in Lafayette, LA over the last 3 months. Started at $1,198, ended at $1,094. ### Average rent trend, last 3 months | Date or category | Average monthly rent (USD) | | --- | --- | | Aug | 1,198 | | Aug | 1,234 | | Aug | 1,207 | | Aug | 1,200 | | Sep | 1,178 | | Sep | 1,213 | | Sep | 1,208 | | Sep | 1,255 | | Oct | 1,281 | | Oct | 1,316 | | Oct | 1,197 | | Oct | 1,107 | | Oct | 1,182 | | Nov | 1,094 | [Full Lafayette, LA price history](https://average-rent.com/city/lafayette-la/trends/) ### Average Rent by Property ### Starting Price vs Average ### Rent by Bedroom Count ### Price per Square Foot ## Lafayette, LA Rent Prices All 16 properties ranked by lowest available rent. [#1 4 (180)](https://average-rent.com/city/lafayette-la/stonegate-apartments-lafayette-la/): Stonegate Apartments 301 Birch Dr, Lafayette, LA 70506, USA From $760/mo Avg $843 2 units [#2 4.3 (28)](https://average-rent.com/city/lafayette-la/mimosa-place-apartments-lafayette-la/): Mimosa Place Apartments 155 Mimosa Pl, Lafayette, LA 70506, USA From $765/mo Avg $853 6 units [#3 3.5 (76)](https://average-rent.com/city/lafayette-la/gallery-apartments-lafayette-la/): Gallery Apartments 315 Guilbeau Rd, Lafayette, LA 70506, USA From $775/mo Avg $849 6 units [#4 4.4 (141)](https://average-rent.com/city/lafayette-la/city-heights-steeplechase-apartments-lafayette-la/): City Heights Steeplechase Apartments 300 McDonald St, Lafayette, LA 70506, USA From $780/mo Avg $973 12 units [#5 4.3 (35)](https://average-rent.com/city/lafayette-la/congress-gardens-apartment-homes-lafayette-la/): Congress Gardens Apartment Homes 3603 W Congress St, Lafayette, LA 70506, USA From $825/mo Avg $881 4 units [#6 4 (130)](https://average-rent.com/city/lafayette-la/willow-gardens-apartments-lafayette-la/): Willow Gardens Apartments 101 Glouchester Rd, Lafayette, LA 70506, USA From $855/mo Avg $911 11 units [#7 3.8 (150)](https://average-rent.com/city/lafayette-la/peppertree-apartment-homes-lafayette-la/): Peppertree Apartment Homes 1000 Robley Dr, Lafayette, LA 70503, USA From $865/mo Avg $1,052 17 units | # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | [Stonegate Apartments 301 Birch Dr, Lafayette, LA 70506, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/lafayette-la/stonegate-apartments-lafayette-la/) | $760 | $843 | $1.01/ft² | 4 (180) | 2 | | 2 | [Mimosa Place Apartments 155 Mimosa Pl, Lafayette, LA 70506, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/lafayette-la/mimosa-place-apartments-lafayette-la/) | $765 | $853 | $1.17/ft² | 4.3 (28) | 6 | | 3 | [Gallery Apartments 315 Guilbeau Rd, Lafayette, LA 70506, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/lafayette-la/gallery-apartments-lafayette-la/) | $775 | $849 | $1.46/ft² | 3.5 (76) | 6 | | 4 | [City Heights Steeplechase Apartments 300 McDonald St, Lafayette, LA 70506, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/lafayette-la/city-heights-steeplechase-apartments-lafayette-la/) | $780 | $973 | $0.95/ft² | 4.4 (141) | 12 | | 5 | [Congress Gardens Apartment Homes 3603 W Congress St, Lafayette, LA 70506, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/lafayette-la/congress-gardens-apartment-homes-lafayette-la/) | $825 | $881 | $1.16/ft² | 4.3 (35) | 4 | | 6 | [Willow Gardens Apartments 101 Glouchester Rd, Lafayette, LA 70506, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/lafayette-la/willow-gardens-apartments-lafayette-la/) | $855 | $911 | $1.02/ft² | 4 (130) | 11 | | 7 | [Peppertree Apartment Homes 1000 Robley Dr, Lafayette, LA 70503, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/lafayette-la/peppertree-apartment-homes-lafayette-la/) | $865 | $1,052 | $1.46/ft² | 3.8 (150) | 17 | ## Rent & Price History by Building Compare apartment listings by price, bedrooms, and neighborhood. [Browse all apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/lafayette-la/apartments/) [Stonegate Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/lafayette-la/stonegate-apartments-lafayette-la/): ![Stonegate Apartments apartments in Lafayette, LA](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/22110?w=600) 4 (180) 301 Birch Dr, Lafayette, LA 70506, USA From $760/mo 2 units [Mimosa Place Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/lafayette-la/mimosa-place-apartments-lafayette-la/): ![Mimosa Place Apartments apartments in Lafayette, LA](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/22112?w=600) 4.3 (28) 155 Mimosa Pl, Lafayette, LA 70506, USA From $765/mo 6 units [Gallery Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/lafayette-la/gallery-apartments-lafayette-la/): ![Gallery Apartments apartments in Lafayette, LA](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/22114?w=600) 3.5 (76) 315 Guilbeau Rd, Lafayette, LA 70506, USA From $775/mo 6 units [City Heights Steeplechase Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/lafayette-la/city-heights-steeplechase-apartments-lafayette-la/): ![City Heights Steeplechase Apartments apartments in Lafayette, LA](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/22117?w=600) 4.4 (141) 300 McDonald St, Lafayette, LA 70506, USA From $780/mo 12 units [Congress Gardens Apartment Homes](https://average-rent.com/city/lafayette-la/congress-gardens-apartment-homes-lafayette-la/): ![Congress Gardens Apartment Homes apartments in Lafayette, LA](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/22119?w=600) 4.3 (35) 3603 W Congress St, Lafayette, LA 70506, USA From $825/mo 4 units [Willow Gardens Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/lafayette-la/willow-gardens-apartments-lafayette-la/): ![Willow Gardens Apartments apartments in Lafayette, LA](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/7294?w=600) 4 (130) 101 Glouchester Rd, Lafayette, LA 70506, USA From $855/mo 11 units [Browse all Lafayette, LA apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/lafayette-la/apartments/) By Area ## Lafayette, LA neighborhoods Tracked buildings across 5 named neighborhoods. Pick one to see its apartments. [Lafayette 70506 11](https://average-rent.com/city/lafayette-la/apartments/?neighborhood=Lafayette%2070506)[Lafayette 70503 2](https://average-rent.com/city/lafayette-la/apartments/?neighborhood=Lafayette%2070503)[Lafayette 70508 2](https://average-rent.com/city/lafayette-la/apartments/?neighborhood=Lafayette%2070508)[Lafayette 70501 1](https://average-rent.com/city/lafayette-la/apartments/?neighborhood=Lafayette%2070501)[Lafayette 70507 1](https://average-rent.com/city/lafayette-la/apartments/?neighborhood=Lafayette%2070507) [Compare neighborhood rents on the Lafayette, LA rent map](https://average-rent.com/city/lafayette-la/rent-map/) ## Lafayette, LA Average Rent Prices 2026 The average listed rent in Lafayette, LA is **$1,118 per month**, based on 153 units across 16 apartment communities. Prices range from $760 at Stonegate Apartments to $2,064 at Main Street River Ranch Apartments. ### Average Rent by Bedroom Type | Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 Bed | $998/mo | $760/mo | 66 | | 2 Bed | $1,150/mo | $895/mo | 74 | | 3 Bed | $1,546/mo | $1,050/mo | 13 | We schedule daily price checks. The included observations can have different dates. Request an area we do not cover so we can review it for coverage. Paste this where you want the live widget. Free to use with the attribution link. Preview Market Context ## Who rents in Lafayette, LA, and what they pay Tracked one-bedroom rent in Lafayette, LA averages **$998/mo** , with two-bedroom units averaging **$1,150/mo**. At the local median household income of **$61,454**, that works out to **22% of gross income**, well within the 25 percent comfortable-rent threshold. The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Lafayette, LA at **$1,065/mo**. The [current tracked market average](https://average-rent.com/city/lafayette-la/trends/) runs **5% higher than** that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Lafayette, LA while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities. ## What salary do I need to live comfortably in Lafayette, LA? Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models. Minimum to afford average rent $45,000/year Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,118/mo. Comfortable income $54,000/year Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries. To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($760/mo), you need to earn at least **$30,000/year**. Median household income in Lafayette, LA is **$61,454** , about 15% above the comfortable-living threshold. ## Cost of living in Lafayette, LA Overall prices in Lafayette, LA runs below the national average by about 12% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 87.6, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Lafayette, LA's regional price parities. | Category | Monthly estimate | | --- | --- | | Rent (market average) | $1,118 | | Utilities | $259 | | Groceries | $502 | | Transportation | $618 | | Healthcare | $302 | | Other goods and services | $483 | | Estimated total | $3,282/mo | Population 121,537 Median household income $61,454 Census median rent $1,065/mo Census rent burden 30.1% Median age 37.1 Mean commute 20 min ## Methodology Rent data We use listed asking rents and schedule daily data updates. Individual buildings can have different verification dates. Check the building or unit page for its latest price and availability. Cost of living Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually. Salary to live comfortably We estimate annual income by dividing annual rent by 30 percent for the affordability figure and 25 percent for the comfortable-income figure. These estimates are a guide, not a guarantee of rental approval. Demographic figures Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release. Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023. Compare ## Nearby cities in Louisiana How Lafayette, LA rent compares to other markets in the state. | City | Avg Rent | vs Lafayette, LA | 30-Day Change | Properties | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [New Orleans, LA](https://average-rent.com/city/new-orleans-la/) | $1,952 | +75% | +1.4% | 21 | | [Monroe, LA](https://average-rent.com/city/monroe-la/) | $1,255 | +12% | -19.6% | 9 | | [Baton Rouge, LA](https://average-rent.com/city/baton-rouge-la/) | $1,453 | +30% | +0.9% | 8 | | [Kenner, LA](https://average-rent.com/city/kenner-la/) | $1,154 | +3% | +10.3% | 7 | | [Lake Charles, LA](https://average-rent.com/city/lake-charles-la/) | $1,499 | +34% | -6.3% | 6 | | [Shreveport, LA](https://average-rent.com/city/shreveport-la/) | $1,276 | +14% | +2.1% | 6 | ## Frequently asked questions ### What is the average rent in Lafayette, LA? The average listed apartment rent in Lafayette, LA is $1,118 per month, as of November 10, 2026. This sample includes 153 priced apartments in 16 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases. ### What is the median rent in Lafayette, LA? The median asking rent in Lafayette, LA is $995 per month, computed from 153 priced listings; check the observation dates shown on this page. The average is $1,118/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings. ### What is the cheapest apartment rent in Lafayette, LA? The lowest available rent in Lafayette, LA starts at $760 per month. Confirm current availability, fees, and lease terms with the selected listing. ### How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Lafayette, LA? 1-bedroom apartments in Lafayette, LA average $998/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $760/mo across 66 units tracked. ### How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Lafayette, LA? 2-bedroom apartments in Lafayette, LA average $1,150/mo. Units start from $895/mo across 74 units currently listed. ## Rent Trends in Lafayette, LA Track how apartment prices are changing over time. 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