Rent in Lafayette, AL
A 2-bedroom in Lafayette, AL (ZIP 36862) typically rents for about $675 a month, with a range of $675–$1,091. Owner-occupied homes in Chambers County pay about 0.39% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $572 | $572–$760 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $967 | $967 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $675 | $675–$1,091 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $839 | $839–$1,401 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $1,434 | $1,434 | 1 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Lafayette ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Lafayette, AL?
- About $675 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $675–$1,091. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Lafayette, AL?
- About $967 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $967. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Lafayette, AL?
- About $839 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $839–$1,401. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Lafayette, AL?
- About $572 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $572–$760. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Lafayette, AL?
- About $1,434 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,434. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in Lafayette, AL?
- Owner-occupied homes in Chambers County pay a typical 0.39% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Lafayette rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).