Average Rent in Lafayette, LA
9 apartment buildings, 27 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.
Browse apartments in Lafayette, LACheapest
$925/mo
Maison Bocage
Properties
9
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Units
27
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Rent Price Breakdown
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Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Lafayette, LA Rent Prices
All 9 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Willow Gardens Apartments
101 Glouchester Rd, Lafayette, LA 70506, USA
Peppertree Apartment Homes
1000 Robley Dr, Lafayette, LA 70503, USA
Canterbury Square Apartments
100 McDonald St, Lafayette, LA 70506, USA
Maison Bocage
655 Marie Antoinette St, Lafayette, LA 70506, USA
The Monroe Downtown Apartments
339 Monroe St, Lafayette, LA 70501, USA
The Reserve at Couret Farms
111 Banister Ct, Lafayette, LA 70507, USA
Chateau Des Lions Apartment Homes
6000 Johnston St, Lafayette, LA 70503, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willow Gardens Apartments 101 Glouchester Rd, Lafayette, LA 70506, USA | $855 as of Oct 14 | $913 | $1.02/ft² | 4 (130) | 11 |
| 2 | Peppertree Apartment Homes 1000 Robley Dr, Lafayette, LA 70503, USA | $885 as of Oct 6 | $1,046 | $1.46/ft² | 3.8 (150) | 20 |
| 3 | Canterbury Square Apartments 100 McDonald St, Lafayette, LA 70506, USA | $900 as of Oct 2 | $1,019 | $1.11/ft² | 4.3 (123) | 7 |
| 4 | Maison Bocage 655 Marie Antoinette St, Lafayette, LA 70506, USA | $925 | $990 | $1.10/ft² | 4.5 (120) | 2 |
| 5 | The Monroe Downtown Apartments 339 Monroe St, Lafayette, LA 70501, USA | $1,065 | $1,128 | $1.87/ft² | 4.7 (28) | 6 |
| 6 | The Reserve at Couret Farms 111 Banister Ct, Lafayette, LA 70507, USA | $1,081 | $1,324 | $1.58/ft² | 4.3 (31) | 11 |
| 7 | Chateau Des Lions Apartment Homes 6000 Johnston St, Lafayette, LA 70503, USA | $1,240 as of Oct 6 | $1,414 | $1.36/ft² | 4.5 (129) | 4 |
Rent & Price History by Building
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Willow Gardens Apartments
4 (130)101 Glouchester Rd, Lafayette, LA 70506, USA
Peppertree Apartment Homes
3.8 (150)1000 Robley Dr, Lafayette, LA 70503, USA
Canterbury Square Apartments
4.3 (123)100 McDonald St, Lafayette, LA 70506, USA
Maison Bocage
4.5 (120)655 Marie Antoinette St, Lafayette, LA 70506, USA
The Monroe Downtown Apartments
4.7 (28)339 Monroe St, Lafayette, LA 70501, USA
The Reserve at Couret Farms
4.3 (31)111 Banister Ct, Lafayette, LA 70507, USA
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Lafayette, LA neighborhoods
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Lafayette, LA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Lafayette, LA is $1,339 per month, based on 27 units across 9 apartment communities. Prices range from $925 at Maison Bocage to $1,752 at The Reserve at Couret Farms.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bed | $1,168/mo | $925/mo | 16 |
| 2 Bed | $1,587/mo | $1,054/mo | 11 |
Every price is a real asking rent, 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 $1,168/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,587/mo. At the local median household income of $61,454, that works out to 26% of gross income, near the 30 percent affordability ceiling.
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 26% 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
$54,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,339/mo.
Comfortable income
$64,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($925/mo), you need to earn at least $37,000/year.
Median household income in Lafayette, LA is $61,454 , about 4% below 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) | $1,339 |
| Utilities | $259 |
| Groceries | $502 |
| Transportation | $618 |
| Healthcare | $302 |
| Other goods and services | $483 |
| Estimated total | $3,503/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
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.
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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 | $2,039 | +52% | -6.9% | 21 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $1,307 | -2% | -19.5% | 9 |
| Monroe, LA | $1,477 | +10% | +7% | 9 |
| Kenner, LA | $1,131 | -16% | -3.7% | 7 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $1,920 | +43% | +17.6% | 6 |
| Shreveport, LA | $1,272 | -5% | +5.6% | 6 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Lafayette, LA?
The average rent in Lafayette, LA is $1,339 per month, based on 27 units across 9 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the median rent in Lafayette, LA?
The median asking rent in Lafayette, LA is $1,220 per month, computed from 27 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $1,339/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 $925 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Lafayette, LA?
1-bedroom apartments in Lafayette, LA average $1,168/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $925/mo across 16 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Lafayette, LA?
2-bedroom apartments in Lafayette, LA average $1,587/mo. Units start from $1,054/mo across 11 units currently listed.
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