What is the average apartment size in Lafayette City?

The average size for a Lafayette City, IN apartment is 855 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 City?

As of Sep / 2025, the average rent in Lafayette City is $1,175 per month, a 2.41% increase from last year’s average of $1,147.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Lafayette City?

In Lafayette City, studios rent for $865 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,044 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,276 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $1,497 per month

What is the average apartment size in Lafayette City?

The typical apartment in Lafayette City offers about 855 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 City?

Studio apartments in Lafayette City average 437 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 694 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 982 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,256 sq. ft.

Lafayette City, IN Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Lafayette City ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 53% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Lafayette City?

In Lafayette City, 52% of households rent while 48% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: October 19, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Lafayette City is $1,175, a 2.41% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,147.

Studio Apartments at $865 offer the most budget-friendly option with 437 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 694 square feet for $1,044, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,276 offer 982 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,256 sq ft) for $1,497, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Lafayette City, IN

Last updated: October 19, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,175	855 sq. ft.
Studio	$865	437 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,044	694 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,276	982 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,497	1,256 sq. ft.

Lafayette City, IN rent trends

Rental prices in Lafayette City, IN have increased by 2.41% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,147 to $1,175.

What's the typical rent budget in Lafayette City, IN?

The largest share of rentals in Lafayette City, IN (53%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Lafayette City, IN?

16,797 or 52% of the households in Lafayette City, IN are renter-occupied while 15,246 or 48% are owner-occupied.

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How Lafayette City Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Lafayette City	$1,175
Indianapolis	$1,253
Evansville	$1,016
Fort Wayne	$1,143
Bloomington	$1,579
New Albany	$1,106
Hammond	$1,235
Lafayette	$1,174
South Bend	$1,310
Jeffersonville	$1,231
Greenwood	$1,358
Kokomo	$1,015
West Lafayette, IN	$1,882
Lebanon, IN	$1,314
Whitestown, IN	$1,698
Zionsville, IN	$1,686
Crawfordsville, IN	$1,010
Frankfort, IN	$890

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 City 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.