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Average Rent in West Lafayette 47906 & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 2 apartment communities in West Lafayette 47906, Lafayette, IN. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,503/mo
Lowest Available
$1,439/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
2
tracked daily
Units Listed
22
available now
West Lafayette 47906 vs Lafayette, IN Average
West Lafayette 47906 is cheaper than the Lafayette, IN average by $6/mo (0%). The citywide average is $1,509/mo across all neighborhoods.
Is Rent Going Up or Down in West Lafayette 47906?
As of August 2026, the average rent in West Lafayette 47906 is $1,503 per month across 2 apartment communities and 22 available units.
The most affordable option is VERVE West Lafayette starting at $1,439/mo. By unit type, a 4-bedroom averages $1,503/mo.
Prices range from $1,439 to $1,739 per month. The most common price point is the $1,400 range, where 19 units are currently listed.
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in West Lafayette 47906
Rent Prices by Apartment in West Lafayette 47906
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VERVE West Lafayette | $1,439/mo | $1,460/mo | 11 | 4.5 |
| EVER West Lafayette | $1,459/mo | $1,546/mo | 11 | 4.4 |
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$60,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,503/mo.
Comfortable income
$72,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,439/mo), you need to earn at least $58,000/year.
Cost of living in West Lafayette 47906
We only have live rent data for West Lafayette 47906 so far. The full cost of living breakdown (utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare) is coming soon.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,503 |
| Estimated total | $1,503/mo |
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 are refreshed annually.
Google Search Trends for West Lafayette 47906 Apartments
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