Lafayette Metro

1 cities · 2 ZIP codes

Data based on listings and public records observed by Rufus. May not represent the entire market.

Lafayette metro covers 40 tracked apartment buildings totaling 8,733 units in Lafayette, LA, with an average asking rent of $1,299 — close to the national median for this metropolitan area. Asking rents span $509 to $2,229 across the available inventory. Occupancy of 94.2% is in line with a healthy stabilized market.

The for-sale market in this metropolitan area shows a median asking price of $289,000 ($187 per square foot). For-sale listings sit on the market for an average of 188 days. As of the most recent snapshot Rufus is tracking 499 active listings. HMDA mortgage data for the county covering Lafayette shows an average loan amount of $268,838 at an average interest rate of 6.59%. 6,154 loans were originated in the most recent reporting year, an elevated denial rate that is worth benchmarking before underwriting new deals.

Rufus refreshes this metropolitan area snapshot from live scraping of listing sources and public deed and mortgage records; figures are observed rather than reported by owners and may differ from marketing brochures.

Last updated 2026-07-28 · Tracked since 2025-09-03
Avg Rent
$1,299
$509 – $2,229
Buildings
40
Total Units
8,733
Est. Occupancy
94.2%
507 vacant (observed)

Building Vintage

Pre-1980
9
1980-1999
12
2000-2014
10
2015+
10

Cities in Lafayette

CityBuildingsAvg Rent
Lafayette, LA41$1,338
Last updated: 2026-07-17
Median Asking Price
$289,000
Median Size
1,850 sqft
Price per Sqft
$187
Avg Days on Market
188 days
Active Listings
499

Home Type Breakdown

Single Family99.6%(497)
Condo0.4%(2)
Source: HMDA / CFPB

Mortgage data is reported at the county level and may cover a broader area than the ZIP, city, or metro shown.

Avg Loan Amount
$268,838
Avg Property Value
$316,068
Avg Applicant Income
$128,662
Denial Rate
21.5%
Avg Interest Rate
6.59%
Originations
6,154

Loan Type Breakdown

Conventional60.5%
FHA25.3%
VA8.8%
USDA5.4%