Lafayette, LA Rent History

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

Today (2026-09)
$1,329
1-year change
+0.7%
$9/mo
5-year change
+12.6%
$149/mo
10-year change
+35.3%
$347/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Lafayette

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2016
2016$991/mo—0.0%
2017$1,004/mo+1.3%+1.3%
2018$1,009/mo+0.5%+1.8%
2019$1,026/mo+1.7%+3.5%
2020$1,036/mo+1.0%+4.5%
2021$1,100/mo+6.2%+11.0%
2022$1,235/mo+12.3%+24.6%
2023$1,247/mo+1.0%+25.8%
2024$1,265/mo+1.4%+27.6%
2025$1,316/mo+4.0%+32.8%
2026$1,332/mo+1.2%+34.4%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Lafayette changed since 2016?

Median rent in Lafayette, LA was $991 in 2016-07 and is $1,329 as of 2026-09 — a change of $338 per month over 10 years.

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

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Lafayette, LA has changed +12.6% ($149 per month). The current median is $1,329.

What has rent in Lafayette done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Lafayette, LA has changed +35.3% ($347 per month). It is now $1,329.

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

Year over year, median rent in Lafayette, LA has increased +0.7% ($9/mo). Current median: $1,329.

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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.