West Lafayette, IN Rent History

124 months of data, 2016–2026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-09)
$1,877
1-year change
+3.2%
$59/mo
5-year change
+36.8%
$505/mo
10-year change
+74.1%
$799/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in West Lafayette

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2016
2016$1,012/mo—0.0%
2017$1,102/mo+8.9%+8.9%
2018$1,129/mo+2.5%+11.6%
2019$1,174/mo+4.0%+16.0%
2020$1,240/mo+5.6%+22.5%
2021$1,264/mo+1.9%+24.9%
2022$1,442/mo+14.1%+42.5%
2023$1,600/mo+11.0%+58.1%
2024$1,735/mo+8.4%+71.4%
2025$1,795/mo+3.5%+77.4%
2026$1,842/mo+2.6%+82.0%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in West Lafayette changed since 2016?

Median rent in West Lafayette, IN was $1,012 in 2016-05 and is $1,877 as of 2026-09 — a change of $865 per month over 10 years.

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

Over the past 5 years, median rent in West Lafayette, IN has changed +36.8% ($505 per month). The current median is $1,877.

What has rent in West Lafayette done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in West Lafayette, IN has changed +74.1% ($799 per month). It is now $1,877.

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

Year over year, median rent in West Lafayette, IN has increased +3.2% ($59/mo). Current median: $1,877.

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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.