What is the average apartment size in Lafayette?

The average size for a Lafayette, CO apartment is 892 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Lafayette?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Lafayette is $2,047 per month, a 0.17% increase from last year’s average of $2,043.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Lafayette?

In Lafayette, studios rent for $1,909 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,886 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $2,184 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $2,692 per month

What is the average apartment size in Lafayette?

The typical apartment in Lafayette offers about 892 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Lafayette?

Studio apartments in Lafayette average 497 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 745 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,038 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,376 sq. ft.

Lafayette, CO Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Lafayette?

The typical rent budget in Lafayette ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 52% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Lafayette?

In Lafayette, 33% of households rent while 67% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 18, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Lafayette is $2,047, a 0.17% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,043.

Studio Apartments at $1,909 offer the most budget-friendly option with 497 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 745 square feet for $1,886, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,184 offer 1,038 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,376 sq ft) for $2,692, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Lafayette, CO

Last updated: November 18, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,047	892 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,909	497 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,886	745 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,184	1,038 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,692	1,376 sq. ft.

Lafayette, CO rent trends

Rental prices in Lafayette, CO have increased by 0.17% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,043 to $2,047.

What's the typical rent budget in Lafayette, CO?

The largest share of rentals in Lafayette, CO (52%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Lafayette, CO?

4,342 or 33% of the households in Lafayette, CO are renter-occupied while 8,714 or 67% are owner-occupied.

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How Lafayette Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Lafayette	$2,047
Denver	$1,910
Colorado Springs	$1,512
Aurora	$1,667
Lakewood	$1,826
Boulder	$2,458
Fort Collins	$1,970
Littleton	$2,056
Englewood	$1,910
Arvada	$1,821
Loveland	$1,819
Longmont, CO	$1,864
Westminster	$1,853
Wheat Ridge	$1,731
Broomfield	$1,972
Golden	$2,193
Thornton	$1,828
Commerce City, CO	$1,871
Northglenn, CO	$1,707
Glendale, CO	$1,659
Brighton, CO	$1,921

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Lafayette apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.