Lafayette, IN Rent History

141 months of data, 2015–2026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-09)
$1,282
1-year change
+3.0%
$37/mo
5-year change
+34.5%
$329/mo
10-year change
+68.7%
$522/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Lafayette

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$749/mo—0.0%
2016$738/mo-1.5%-1.5%
2017$774/mo+4.9%+3.3%
2018$795/mo+2.7%+6.1%
2019$844/mo+6.2%+12.7%
2020$874/mo+3.6%+16.7%
2021$924/mo+5.7%+23.4%
2022$1,020/mo+10.4%+36.2%
2023$1,112/mo+9.0%+48.5%
2024$1,193/mo+7.3%+59.3%
2025$1,233/mo+3.4%+64.6%
2026$1,280/mo+3.8%+70.9%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Lafayette changed since 2015?

Median rent in Lafayette, IN was $734 in 2015-01 and is $1,282 as of 2026-09 — a change of $548 per month over 11 years.

How much has Lafayette rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Lafayette, IN has changed +34.5% ($329 per month). The current median is $1,282.

What has rent in Lafayette done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Lafayette, IN has changed +68.7% ($522 per month). It is now $1,282.

Is rent in Lafayette going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in Lafayette, IN has increased +3.0% ($37/mo). Current median: $1,282.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.