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Lafayette, LA Rental Market Trends
What is the average rent in Lafayette?
The average rent for an apartment in Lafayette is $1,044. The cost of rent varies depending on several factors, including location, size, and quality.
Average Rent in Lafayette, LA
Last updated May 2022
| Average Rent | Average Apartment Size |
|---|---|
| $1,044 | 913 sq. ft. |
What is the average apartment size in Lafayette?
The average size for a Lafayette, LA apartment is 913 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.
Lafayette, LA Apartment Rent Ranges
Lafayette, LA Occupied Housing Units
20,702 or 41% of the households in Lafayette, LA are renter-occupied while 29,550 or 58% are owner-occupied.
Lafayette, LA Rent Trends
| Average Rent | Mar / 2019 | Jul / 2019 | Nov / 2019 | Mar / 2020 | Jul / 2020 | Nov / 2020 | Mar / 2021 | Jul / 2021 | Nov / 2021 | May / 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette, LA | $875 | $894 | $883 | $879 | $890 | $915 | $913 | $973 | $1,010 | $1,044 |
| National | $1,367 | $1,399 | $1,407 | $1,409 | $1,399 | $1,403 | $1,412 | $1,495 | $1,591 | $1,628 |
Average Rent in Lafayette, LA By Neighborhood
| Neighborhood | Average Rent |
|---|---|
| Broussard | $1,383 |
| Youngsville | $1,147 |
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Lafayette | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood
Rent in Broussard is 21% higher than in Youngsville
$1,383
Broussard rent is 32% higher than Lafayette average
| Average Rent | $1,383 |
|---|
$1,147
Youngsville rent is 10% higher than Lafayette average
| Average Rent | $1,147 |
|---|
How Lafayette Compares to Other Cities
| City | Average Rent |
|---|---|
| New Orleans | $1,279 |
| Baton Rouge | $1,128 |
| Lafayette | $1,044 |
| Lake Charles | $1,085 |
| Hammond | $923 |
| Slidell | $1,224 |
| Alexandria | $917 |
| Gardere | $1,320 |
| Metairie | $1,098 |
| Covington | $1,337 |
| Denham Springs | $1,232 |
| Gonzales | $1,283 |
| Sulphur | $1,299 |
| Youngsville | $1,147 |
| Zachary | $1,279 |
| Shenandoah | $1,030 |
| Central | $1,185 |
| New Iberia | $890 |
| Kenner | $974 |
Most Popular Apartments in Lafayette
Audubon Lake Apartment Homes
1019 Kaliste Saloom Road, Lafayette, LA 70508- 1 BED
- 2 BEDS
- 3 BEDS
- $1,130+
- $1,265+
- $1,665+
Maison Bocage Apartments
655 Marie Antoinette Street, Lafayette, LA 70506- 1 BED
- 2 BEDS
- 3 BEDS
- $795+
- Ask for pricing
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Chateau Mirage Apartment Homes
1630 Rue Du Belier, Lafayette, LA 70506- 1 BED
- 2 BEDS
- 3 BEDS
- $1,150+
- $1,530+
- $1,625+
The rental statistics on this page were compiled using data provided by our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution which offers comprehensive information on all Lafayette apartment buildings 50 units or larger. Yardi Matrix covers ~80% of the U.S. metro area population, including over 80,000 properties and 15.2 million apartments across 124 U.S. markets.