Lafayette, LA Rent History

121 months of data, 20162026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-07)
$1,322
1-year change
+4.8%
$61/mo
5-year change
+17.0%
$192/mo
10-year change
+35.5%
$346/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Lafayette

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2016
2016$976/mo0.0%
2017$990/mo+1.4%+1.4%
2018$993/mo+0.3%+1.7%
2019$1,011/mo+1.8%+3.6%
2020$1,021/mo+1.0%+4.6%
2021$1,083/mo+6.1%+11.0%
2022$1,218/mo+12.5%+24.8%
2023$1,229/mo+0.9%+25.9%
2024$1,248/mo+1.5%+27.9%
2025$1,262/mo+1.1%+29.3%
2026$1,321/mo+4.7%+35.3%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Lafayette changed since 2016?

Median rent in Lafayette, LA was $976 in 2016-07 and is $1,322 as of 2026-07 — a change of $346 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 +17.0% ($192 per month). The current median is $1,322.

What has rent in Lafayette done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Lafayette, LA has changed +35.5% ($346 per month). It is now $1,322.

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

Year over year, median rent in Lafayette, LA has increased +4.8% ($61/mo). Current median: $1,322.

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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.