Rent in Lafayette, LA
Across Lafayette's 11 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $1,092 a month, with figures from $910–$1,262. The highest typical rent is in 70508 ($1,262) and the lowest in 70501 ($910). 5 ZIPs have ZIP-level figures from HUD or Census; the other 6 use the county Fair Market Rent. Owner-occupied homes in Lafayette Parish pay about 0.57% 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 | $835 | $636–$1,354 | 11 |
| 1 bed | $971 | $686–$1,101 | 11 |
| 2 beds | $1,092 | $910–$1,262 | 11 |
| 3 beds | $1,375 | $896–$1,633 | 11 |
| 4 beds | $1,607 | $1,167–$1,750 | 11 |
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, LA?
- About $1,092 a month: the median of the typical rents in 11 ZIP codes, which range from $910–$1,262. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Lafayette, LA?
- About $971 a month: the median of the typical rents in 11 ZIP codes, which range from $686–$1,101. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Lafayette, LA?
- About $1,375 a month: the median of the typical rents in 11 ZIP codes, which range from $896–$1,633. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Lafayette, LA?
- About $835 a month: the median of the typical rents in 11 ZIP codes, which range from $636–$1,354. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Lafayette, LA?
- About $1,607 a month: the median of the typical rents in 11 ZIP codes, which range from $1,167–$1,750. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Lafayette ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 70508 has the highest typical rent at $1,262 a month, and 70501 the lowest at $910.
- What is the property tax rate in Lafayette, LA?
- Owner-occupied homes in Lafayette Parish pay a typical 0.57% 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).