# Lafayette, LA rent prices by neighborhood: see where they're highest and lowest

> Median apartment rent in Lafayette, LA is $1,124/mo across 5 ZIP-coded neighborhoods. See the choropleth map, sortable table, and rent trend over the last 6 months.

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Median overall rent across Lafayette, LA's **5** mapped neighborhoods is **$1,124**, ranging from **$967** in **Lafayette 70506** to **$1,498** in **Lafayette 70508**.

Choropleth map of median apartment rent by neighborhood in Lafayette, LA with street context. Lighter shades are cheaper, darker shades are more expensive. Pinch or scroll to zoom; drag to pan.

Median rent Under $1,115 $1,115–$1,124 $1,124–$1,429 $1,429–$1,498 Over $1,498 No listings yet Streets

## 2 cheapest overall

- [1 Lafayette 70506](https://average-rent.com/city/lafayette-la/apartments/?neighborhood=Lafayette%2070506) $967

- [2 Lafayette 70501](https://average-rent.com/city/lafayette-la/apartments/?neighborhood=Lafayette%2070501) $1,115

## 2 most expensive overall

- [1 Lafayette 70508](https://average-rent.com/city/lafayette-la/apartments/?neighborhood=Lafayette%2070508) $1,498

- [2 Lafayette 70507](https://average-rent.com/city/lafayette-la/apartments/?neighborhood=Lafayette%2070507) $1,429

## All neighborhoods, ranked by rent

Click a row to see apartments in that area.

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| # | Neighborhood | Median rent | Buildings | Trend | 1-yr change |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | [Lafayette 70506](https://average-rent.com/city/lafayette-la/apartments/?neighborhood=Lafayette%2070506) | $967 | 11 | | — |
| 2 | [Lafayette 70501](https://average-rent.com/city/lafayette-la/apartments/?neighborhood=Lafayette%2070501) | $1,115 | 1 | | — |
| 3 | [Lafayette 70503](https://average-rent.com/city/lafayette-la/apartments/?neighborhood=Lafayette%2070503) | $1,124 | 2 | | — |
| 4 | [Lafayette 70507](https://average-rent.com/city/lafayette-la/apartments/?neighborhood=Lafayette%2070507) | $1,429 | 1 | | — |
| 5 | [Lafayette 70508](https://average-rent.com/city/lafayette-la/apartments/?neighborhood=Lafayette%2070508) | $1,498 | 2 | | — |

Timeframe

## Average rent trend, last 3 months

All bedroom types, citywide. Choose a window above to scope the view.

$1,122

Average rent today

Line chart of average rent in Lafayette, LA over the last 3 months. Started at $1,087, ended at $1,122.

### Average rent trend, last 3 months

| Date or category | Average monthly rent (USD) |
| --- | --- |
| Aug | 1,087 |
| Aug | 1,256 |
| Aug | 1,227 |
| Aug | 1,216 |
| Sep | 1,202 |
| Sep | 1,202 |
| Sep | 1,208 |
| Sep | 1,211 |
| Oct | 1,210 |
| Oct | 1,238 |
| Oct | 1,194 |
| Oct | 1,105 |
| Oct | 1,211 |
| Nov | 1,122 |

[Full Lafayette, LA price history and price cuts](https://average-rent.com/city/lafayette-la/trends/)

## Compare Lafayette, LA to nearby Louisiana cities

Median 1-bedroom rent. Click a city to see its market.

Lafayette, LA

$1,124

This city

[Baton Rouge, LA](https://average-rent.com/city/baton-rouge-la/): $1,399 88 km away

[Lake Charles, LA](https://average-rent.com/city/lake-charles-la/): $1,308 112 km away

[Kenner, LA](https://average-rent.com/city/kenner-la/): $993 179 km away

[New Orleans, LA](https://average-rent.com/city/new-orleans-la/): $1,774 190 km away

[Monroe, LA](https://average-rent.com/city/monroe-la/): $1,407 256 km away

## How these numbers are calculated

Each neighborhood on this map is a single ZIP code, drawn from U.S. Census Bureau ZCTA boundaries. We label each one with the commonly-used neighborhood name where Google has one (for example "Downtown Austin" instead of "78701"), and the ZIP code itself otherwise. Each building is matched to its ZIP by checking whether its coordinates fall inside the boundary, not by comparing address labels, so a building in Lafayette, LA only counts toward Lafayette, LA's median even if its mailing address uses a different name.

Median rents are recomputed every 24 hours. We take each property's current floor-plan prices, group them by bedroom count, and take the median across every unit inside the ZIP. ZIPs with fewer than four current listings are hidden from the map until the data fills in. Better to leave a blank than draw a confident color from one floor plan.

For comparison, the U.S. Census Bureau publishes a Louisiana median gross rent figure based on survey responses (the 2025 ACS), and Zillow's ZORI index publishes a smoothed monthly observed-rent estimate at the metro level. Both are useful long-run benchmarks but lag the live market by 30–90 days. RentCafe's neighborhood-level averages are similar in spirit to what you see here, but use a different smoothing window.

Want to dig further? Browse [every apartment in Lafayette, LA](https://average-rent.com/city/lafayette-la/apartments/), see the city-wide [price history for the last 6 months](https://average-rent.com/city/lafayette-la/trends/), or read about [how the data is collected](https://average-rent.com/how-it-works/).

## Frequently asked questions

What is the cheapest neighborhood in Lafayette, LA?

Lafayette 70506 is the cheapest neighborhood for apartments in Lafayette, LA, with a median rent of $967 per month based on prices refreshed every 24 hours.

What is the most expensive neighborhood in Lafayette, LA?

Lafayette 70508 is the most expensive neighborhood for apartments in Lafayette, LA at a median of $1,498 per month.

How much is an apartment in Lafayette, LA?

The median apartment in Lafayette, LA rents for $1,124 per month across 5 mapped neighborhoods. Prices are refreshed every 24 hours.

Where can I find the most affordable apartments in Lafayette, LA?

The most affordable areas tracked are Lafayette 70506, Lafayette 70501. Each has its own filtered listing on the Lafayette, LA apartments page.