Renters in Lafayette have seen a noticeable increase in apartment listing prices, with the median rent rising 8% from the previous month, according to new data from rental marketplace Zumper. The typical apartment in Lafayette was listed for $1,334 in March, up from $1,240 in February 2025, showing a steady upward trend.
Breakdown of Rent Prices in Lafayette
The data from Zumper covers all apartment sizes, including studios, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and up to four-bedroom units within Lafayette’s metropolitan area. This median rent figure reflects all active listings throughout the month, including newly built properties, but excludes those that are currently occupied or no longer available.
- One-Bedroom Apartments: These units were listed for a median price of $1,000, unchanged from February 2025. However, this represents a 9% decrease from March 2025, when they were listed for $1,104.
- Two-Bedroom Apartments: The median price for two-bedroom apartments was $1,200 in March, showing a slight increase from February’s price of $1,186. Compared to March 2025, the price has risen by 9% from $1,100.
When subsidized rental units are excluded, the overall median price for apartments listed in Lafayette is slightly adjusted to $1,332.
Statewide and National Rent Trends
In Louisiana, rental prices remain stable, with the statewide median for apartment listings staying close to February’s $1,346. One-bedroom units in Louisiana were typically listed for $1,099, which is nearly the same as February’s price of $1,090, while two-bedroom apartments rose slightly to a median of $1,233, up from $1,215 in February.
At the national level, rental prices have remained largely unchanged, with the median for apartments at $1,858. One-bedroom apartments across the U.S. were typically listed at $1,504, almost identical to the previous month’s median, and two-bedroom apartments were listed for $1,776, showing little change.
Lafayette Compared to State and National Medians
Lafayette’s rental prices are lower than both the state and national averages. The typical apartment in Lafayette is listed at 29% below the national median, with one-bedroom rentals listed 34% lower and two-bedroom rentals 33% below the national median.
