Studio Apartment Rent in West Lafayette, IN
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in West Lafayette, Indiana as of July 2026. That's +55% lower than the citywide median of $1,841 and +36% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in West Lafayette
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in West Lafayette
Compare West Lafayette's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Indiana
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frankfort | $517 |
| 2 | Crawfordsville | $644 |
| 3 | Marion | $650 |
| 4 | East Chicago | $670 |
| 5 | Michigan City | $700 |
| 6 | Richmond | $710 |
| 7 | Delphi | $720 |
| 8 | Angola | $730 |
| 9 | New Castle | $730 |
| 10 | Muncie | $735 |
| 11 | Mishawaka | $740 |
| 12 | Logansport | $770 |
| 13 | South Bend | $775 |
| 14 | Kokomo | $780 |
| 15 | Evansville | $792 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Indiana
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zionsville | $1,390 |
| 2 | Whitestown | $1,330 |
| 3 | Carmel | $1,327 |
| 4 | McCordsville | $1,210 |
| 5 | Lawrence | $1,205 |
| 6 | Avon | $1,190 |
| 7 | Westfield | $1,180 |
| 8 | Fishers | $1,170 |
| 9 | Brownsburg | $1,120 |
| 10 | Sellersburg | $1,100 |
| 11 | Granger | $1,070 |
| 12 | Noblesville | $1,050 |
| 13 | Columbus | $1,045 |
| 14 | Munster | $1,040 |
| 15 | Plainfield | $1,030 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than West Lafayette.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs West Lafayette |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette, IN | 10.6 mi | $810 | $-20 (-2%) |
| Delphi, IN | 25.9 mi | $720 | $-110 (-13%) |
| Crawfordsville, IN | 31.1 mi | $644 | $-186 (-22%) |
| Frankfort, IN | 36.5 mi | $517 | $-313 (-38%) |
| Logansport, IN | 46.5 mi | $770 | $-60 (-7%) |
| Lebanon, IN | 47.5 mi | $890 | +$60 (+7%) |
| Danville, IL | 50.6 mi | $690 | $-140 (-17%) |
| Whitestown, IN | 55.4 mi | $1,330 | +$500 (+60%) |
| Kokomo, IN | 59.1 mi | $780 | $-50 (-6%) |
| Zionsville, IN | 59.5 mi | $1,390 | +$560 (+67%) |
| Brownsburg, IN | 59.6 mi | $1,120 | +$290 (+35%) |
| Lowell, IN | 61.4 mi | $1,000 | +$170 (+20%) |
Studio rent in West Lafayette — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in West Lafayette?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in West Lafayette, Indiana is $830 per month. This is +55% below the citywide median of $1,841.
What income do you need to afford a studio in West Lafayette?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $33,200 ($2,767/month gross), which works out to roughly $15.96/hour at a full-time job.
Is West Lafayette expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
West Lafayette's studio median of $830 is +36% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 12th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does West Lafayette rank for studio rent in Indiana?
Among the 63 cities in Indiana with studio data, West Lafayette ranks #19 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near West Lafayette?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Lafayette ($810), Delphi ($720), Crawfordsville ($644).