Rent by ZIP · Lafayette Parish
Rent in Lafayette, LA 70506
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,170 (+7.3% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,042 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $890 | $830 | +7.2% | $801–979 | $820 ±$417 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,040 | $960 | +8.3% | $936–1,144 | $895 ±$40 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,170 | $1,090 | +7.3% | $1,053–1,287 | $1,061 ±$38 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,470 | $1,390 | +5.8% | $1,323–1,617 | $1,353 ±$122 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,720 | $1,690 | +1.8% | $1,548–1,892 | $1,750 ±$522 |
Small Area FMRs for the Lafayette, LA HUD Metro FMR Area. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for Lafayette, LA HUD Metro FMR Area, 2 bedrooms: $1,092.
What renters pay in 70506
How rents are spread
Share of renter households paying cash rent, by monthly gross rent (rent plus utilities).
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70507 | Lafayette | $1,000 | $1,017 |
| 70508 | Lafayette | $1,290 | $1,262 |
| 70503 | Lafayette | $1,190 | $1,046 |
| 70510 | Abbeville | $900 | $773 |
| 70501 | Lafayette | $1,010 | $910 |
| 70512 | Arnaudville | $920 | – |
Fair Market Rents across Lafayette Parish, LA · All LA counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.