Rent in La Fayette, KY
A 2-bedroom in La Fayette, KY (ZIP 42254) typically rents for about $1,307 a month, with a range of $1,307. There are no ZIP-level rent figures here, so these use the HUD Fair Market Rent for Christian County. Owner-occupied homes in Christian County pay about 0.65% 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 | $1,061 | $1,061 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $1,068 | $1,068 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $1,307 | $1,307 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $1,786 | $1,786 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $2,185 | $2,185 | 1 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
La Fayette ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in La Fayette, KY?
- About $1,307 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,307. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in La Fayette, KY?
- About $1,068 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,068. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in La Fayette, KY?
- About $1,786 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,786. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in La Fayette, KY?
- About $1,061 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,061. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in La Fayette, KY?
- About $2,185 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $2,185. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in La Fayette, KY?
- Owner-occupied homes in Christian County pay a typical 0.65% 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 La Fayette rent figures come from?
- HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).