Average Rent in Lafayette LA
10 apartment buildings, 163 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$1,208/mo
Cheapest
$800/mo
Properties
10
Units
163
Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 10 properties in Lafayette LA.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Lafayette LA Rent Prices
All 10 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Frontline Management Group
3909 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy STE G2, Lafayette, LA 70503, USA
Willow Gardens Apartments
101 Glouchester Rd, Lafayette, LA 70506, USA
Canterbury Square Apartments
100 McDonald St, Lafayette, LA 70506, USA
Maison Bocage
655 Marie Antoinette St, Lafayette, LA 70506, USA
Peppertree Apartment Homes
1000 Robley Dr, Lafayette, LA 70503, USA
The Reserve at Couret Farms
111 Banister Ct, Lafayette, LA 70507, USA
The Monroe Downtown Apartments
339 Monroe St, Lafayette, LA 70501, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frontline Management Group 3909 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy STE G2, Lafayette, LA 70503, USA | $800 | $1,063 | $1.27 | 5 | 5 |
| 2 | Willow Gardens Apartments 101 Glouchester Rd, Lafayette, LA 70506, USA | $805 | $884 | $0.95 | 4 | 6 |
| 3 | Canterbury Square Apartments 100 McDonald St, Lafayette, LA 70506, USA | $880 | $980 | $1.09 | 4.3 | 4 |
| 4 | Maison Bocage 655 Marie Antoinette St, Lafayette, LA 70506, USA | $900 | $1,013 | $2.53 | 4.5 | 4 |
| 5 | Peppertree Apartment Homes 1000 Robley Dr, Lafayette, LA 70503, USA | $910 | $1,085 | $1.41 | 3.8 | 52 |
| 6 | The Reserve at Couret Farms 111 Banister Ct, Lafayette, LA 70507, USA | $977 | $1,218 | $1.45 | 4.3 | 19 |
| 7 | The Monroe Downtown Apartments 339 Monroe St, Lafayette, LA 70501, USA | $1,065 | $1,178 | $1.73 | 4.7 | 10 |
Explore Each Property
Frontline Management Group
53909 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy STE G2, Lafayette, LA 70503, USA
Willow Gardens Apartments
4101 Glouchester Rd, Lafayette, LA 70506, USA
Canterbury Square Apartments
4.3100 McDonald St, Lafayette, LA 70506, USA
Maison Bocage
4.5655 Marie Antoinette St, Lafayette, LA 70506, USA
Peppertree Apartment Homes
3.81000 Robley Dr, Lafayette, LA 70503, USA
The Reserve at Couret Farms
4.3111 Banister Ct, Lafayette, LA 70507, USA
Lafayette LA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Lafayette LA is $1,208 per month, based on 163 units across 10 apartment communities. Prices range from $800 at Frontline Management Group to $1,170 at Chateau Des Lions Apartment Homes.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,013/mo | $900/mo | 2 |
| 1 Bed | $1,081/mo | $805/mo | 81 |
| 2 Bed | $1,276/mo | $800/mo | 69 |
| 3 Bed | $1,749/mo | $1,570/mo | 11 |
Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Lafayette LA, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Lafayette LA averages $1,081/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,276/mo. At the local median household income of $61,454, that works out to 24% 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 runs 13% 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
$48,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,208/mo.
Comfortable income
$58,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($800/mo), you need to earn at least $32,000/year.
Median household income in Lafayette LA is $61,454 , about 6% 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) | $1,208 |
| Utilities | $259 |
| Groceries | $502 |
| Transportation | $618 |
| Healthcare | $302 |
| Other goods and services | $483 |
| Estimated total | $3,372/mo |
Population
121,537
Median household income
$61,454
Census median rent
$1,065/mo
Rent as % of income
30.1%
Median age
37.1
Mean commute
20 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
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
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
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 | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans, LA | $2,059 | +70% | 14 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $1,461 | +21% | 13 |
| Shreveport, LA | $1,158 | -4% | 9 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Lafayette LA?
The average rent in Lafayette LA is $1,208 per month, based on 163 units across 10 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Lafayette LA?
The lowest available rent in Lafayette LA starts at $800 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Lafayette LA?
1-bedroom apartments in Lafayette LA average $1,081/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $805/mo across 81 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Lafayette LA?
2-bedroom apartments in Lafayette LA average $1,276/mo. Units start from $800/mo across 69 units currently listed.
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