Downtown Lafayette

Lafayette, IN

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Downtown Lafayette - Lafayette, IN

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Experience the best of local art, craft brews, and cuisine in Lafayette

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Downtown Lafayette is a unique mix of urban amenities and suburban streets. This part of the city features various art galleries, theatres, and restaurants nearing the river and tree-lined residential neighborhoods nearing Sagamore Parkway. Enjoy the historic, yet affordable apartments, houses, and townhomes in Downtown while simultaneously exploring the local attractions this district has to offer.

The Art Museum of Greater Lafayette, the Long Center for the Performing Arts, and Lafayette Theater are just a few of the artistic amenities in town. Every Saturday morning, you’ll find locals at the Lafayette Farmer’s Market, and at any time of the week, residents are testing their taste buds at one of the popular restaurants and bars in town. From Lafayette Brewing Company and DT Kirby’s to Bistro 501 and Sweet Revolution Bake Shop, the food and drink selection is happening!

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Downtown Lafayette is $1,088 for a studio, $1,579 for one bedroom, $1,626 for two bedrooms, and $1,417 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Downtown Lafayette has increased by 14.1% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 452 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,088/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 770 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,579/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,051 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,626/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,267 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,417/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

84

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

50

Good Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.

65

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Imagination Station
  • Columbian Park Zoo
  • Purdue University Horticulture Gardens
  • Lilly Nature Center
  • Prophetstown State Park

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