La Fayette

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La Fayette, GA

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A mountainous suburb commutable to Chattanooga

Suburban Historic Outdoors Peaceful Hiking Affordable

Nestled in the woodlands of northwest Georgia, La Fayette is a historic suburb known for its abundant hiking opportunities. Dense woodlands and scenic overlooks — offered at Johns Mountain Wildlife Management Area a few miles to the east — surround the city. La Fayette is home to the Marsh House, a local historic landmark. Casual dining spots, specialty shops, and quiet residential streets make up this city. Renters appreciate the affordable apartments, condos, and houses for rent in the area, as well as the city’s secluded feel. La Fayette is less than 30 miles south of Chattanooga, making it the ideal suburb for commuters.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in La Fayette, GA is $719 for one bedroom, $867 for two bedrooms, and $956 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in La Fayette has increased by 3.0% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$719/month
633 Sq Ft
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Transportation

27

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

32

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.