Lafayette, LA rental market
Last updated August 26, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for 1 bedroom properties in Lafayette, LA is $899.
$899
-$26
-$61
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Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for 1 bedroom properties is $500 to $2,699.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $0 | 1 |
| $500 | 6 |
| $600 | 7 |
| $700 | 12 |
| $800 | 14 |
| $900 | 7 |
| $1,000 | 1 |
| $1,100 | 5 |
| $1,200 | 5 |
| $1,300 | 8 |
| $1,400 | 3 |
| $1,500 | 1 |
| $1,600 | 1 |
| $1,700+ | 1 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has decreased by $61 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2024) | This year (2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $963 | $900 |
| Feb | $950 | $950 |
| Mar | $950 | $925 |
| Apr | $900 | $925 |
| May | $875 | $880 |
| Jun | $950 | $899 |
| Jul | $950 | $896 |
| Aug | $975 | $925 |
| Sep | $950 | No data |
| Oct | $975 | No data |
| Nov | $950 | No data |
| Dec | $900 | No data |
Market temperature
The Lafayette, LA rental market temperature is COOL. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
Compare average rent in markets
Rent in Lafayette, LA is 43% lower than the national average.
$899
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Frequently asked questions
1. What is the average rent in Lafayette, LA?
The average rent in Lafayette, LA is $1,400.
2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Lafayette, LA?
Houses in Lafayette, LA rent between $500 - $7,000 with an average rent of $1,400.
3. How has the rent in Lafayette, LA changed in the last year?
In the last year, the rent in Lafayette, LA increased by $5
4. How much has the rent in Lafayette, LA increased/decreased in the last month?
In the last month, the rent in Lafayette, LA decreased by $50
5. How many available rentals are there in Lafayette, LA?
There are currently 316 rentals available in Lafayette, LA.
6. How do rent prices in Lafayette, LA compare with the national average?
The average rent in Lafayette, LA is $1,400 — Infinity% higher the national average of $0.