Lafayette Gardens
110 E Martial Ave,
Lafayette, LA 70508
1-3 Beds | $1,150 - 1,640
Rental Market Trends in Lafayette, LA
What is the average rent in Lafayette, LA?
$982/month
Average Rent
706 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+2%
Increase in the Last Year
As of November 2024, the average rent in Lafayette, LA is $982 per month. This is 37% lower than the national average rent of $1,559/month, making renting in Lafayette more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Lafayette, you can expect to pay about $694 per month for a studio, $982 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,115 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,484 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Lafayette, LA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 2%, which averages out to $20 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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2024
Rent Ranges in Lafayette, LA
Last Updated November 2024
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
5%
Below $700/month
49%
$700 - $1,000/month
41%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
4%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
0%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Lafayette?
Based on current rent prices, Downtown Lafayette is the most affordable neighborhood in Lafayette.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Lafayette?
Based on current rent prices, Downtown Lafayette is the most expensive neighborhood in Lafayette.
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Which Lafayette neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhood in Lafayette with the most apartments available is Downtown Lafayette .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Lafayette, LA?
Because the average rent in Lafayette is $982, you’ll want to make about $3,273 per month or $39,276 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does Lafayette, LA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Lafayette, LA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
$949/month
$949/month
One Bedroom
$1,346/month
$1,346/month
Two Bedroom
$1,488/month
$1,488/month
Three Bedroom
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Methodology
† 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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.