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West Lafayette, IN

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Where small-town charm and big-city amenities collide

College Town Diverse Close-Knit Energetic Friendly Central Spirited

Stretched along the banks of the Wabash River, West Lafayette sits in the center of Indiana. West Lafayette is also home to Purdue University, one of the leading university destinations for international students in the United States. Consequently, West Lafayette enjoys a sizeable international community along with access to all kinds of cuisine.

Boasting the excitement of a Big Ten university and a Midwestern flair, West Lafayette exudes an energetic atmosphere that can be felt throughout the city. West Lafayette is filled with historic neighborhoods, iconic restaurants, galleries, specialty shops, beautiful parks, miles of scenic trails for walking and biking, street festivals, and athletic events. A small city on the move, West Lafayette features big projects like State Street redevelopment and bigger plans for the future. Should you miss the draws of larger cities, Indianapolis is just an hour away and Chicago is two hours away.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in West Lafayette, IN is $1,434 for a studio, $1,437 for one bedroom, $1,517 for two bedrooms, and $1,809 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in West Lafayette has increased by 4.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,437/month
661 Sq Ft
House
$1,985/month
1,162 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,730/month
1,114 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in West Lafayette, IN

Transportation

41

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

24

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

52

Bikeable

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

Schools

West Lafayette Elementary School

Public

Grades K-3

740 Students

7
out of 10

West Lafayette Intermediate School

Public

Grades 4-6

568 Students

7
out of 10

Klondike Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

981 Students

6
out of 10

Burnett Creek Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

762 Students

6
out of 10

West Lafayette Junior/Senior High School

Public

Grades 7-12

1,112 Students

8
out of 10

Klondike Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

465 Students

7
out of 10

Battle Ground Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

739 Students

6
out of 10

William Henry Harrison High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,136 Students

8
out of 10

West Lafayette Junior/Senior High School

Public

Grades 7-12

1,112 Students

8
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

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

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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.