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Rents in Lafayette are $70 below the Lafayette Parish typical.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
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106 Cellar Ct, Lafayette, LA 70508
Billeaud Management is a property management company with an office in Lafayette, Louisiana, that manages rental properties and places tenants for owners.
Review summary: Most reviewers describe kind, professional managers who respond quickly and help owners find tenants.
210 Cadillac St, Lafayette, LA 70501
Lamar Properties is a locally owned Lafayette company that has served Acadiana for over 20 years, managing single-family homes, vacation rentals and commercial space and offering construction and remodeling.
In their words: “We specialize in building custom homes, selling some from our own inventory, lease purchase, and rental property.”
Review summary: Most reviewers mention clean, well-kept rental homes in quiet, safe neighborhoods and prompt maintenance.
116 Georgette St, Lafayette, LA 70506
Big Elephant Property Management is a Lafayette company offering full-service residential property management with tenant screening, maintenance and repairs, and monthly financial reporting for owners.
In their words: “We handle repair requests from tenants, as well as proactive maintenance, keeping your property in great shape.”
Review summary: Reviewers often describe a knowledgeable owner and staff who tailor service and care about tenants.
Jagneaux Property Management, founded in 2018, offers residential and commercial property management, leasing and real estate sales in Lafayette, Sulphur, Acadiana and Southwest Louisiana.
In their words: “From buying and selling investment properties to leasing, tenant placement, rent collection, maintenance coordination, and ongoing property management, we handle every stage of real estate ownership from start to finish.”
850 Kaliste Saloom Rd Ste 223, Lafayette, LA 70508
Bayou State Property Management is a Lafayette company with 20+ years of experience offering full-service residential property management and leasing for owners across Acadiana.
In their words: “We pride ourselves on building strong, lasting relationships with our clients—ensuring that your investment is managed with care, professionalism, and local expertise.”
1001 E St Mary Blvd, Lafayette, LA 70503
Professional Property is a Lafayette company offering full-service management or lease-only services for duplexes, townhomes, condos, apartments, single-family homes and commercial properties.
In their words: “We offer full-service management or lease-only services, in which we find a qualified tenant for you but you manage the property yourself.”
Review summary: Reviewers often describe a helpful property management business that finds rentals to fit a budget.
310 Ella St Unit 306, Lafayette, LA 70506
Peak Management Group is a property management company with an office in Lafayette, Louisiana, managing rental housing for residents in the area.
118 Industrial Pkwy, Lafayette, LA 70508
United Property Services is a Lafayette company offering residential property management, maintenance and leasing, with online tools for tenants and owners.
In their words: “Our business strives for excellent communication with our tenants, owners, and prospects.”
Review summary: Reviewers often describe responsive, professional staff who care about their properties.
100 Asma Blvd Ste 100, Lafayette, LA 70508
Hometown Acadiana is a Lafayette business offering residential property management and real estate sales across Acadiana, operating as a rental division within a Keller Williams office.
Keaty Real Estate Property Management has served Louisiana since 2004, offering residential property management, accounting, rent collection, leasing and real estate sales from its Lafayette office.
303 Rue Louis XIV Ste 101, Lafayette, LA 70508
PropSteady Management is a Lafayette company offering residential property management, leasing and investment advice, handling marketing, tenant screening, maintenance and financial reporting for owners in Acadiana.
In their words: “We handle every step of the process, from marketing and tenant screening to maintenance and financial reporting.”
Review summary: Reviewers often mention respectful, professional maintenance workers who complete repairs quickly and carefully.
114 Curran Ln, Lafayette, LA 70506
Real Property Management Acadiana, part of the Real Property Management franchise, provides residential property management, tenant placement, maintenance, lease compliance and evictions in Lafayette.
In their words: “Our online tenant and owner portals provide access to financial statements, leases, maintenance requests, and other important information about your rental property.”
Review summary: Reviewers often mention professional, attentive staff and an easy app for payments and maintenance requests.
Broussard Properties has operated in Lafayette since 1994, managing single-family homes, duplexes, apartments, townhomes and commercial space in Lafayette, Broussard, Youngsville, Scott, Carencro and Acadiana.
In their words: “We manage single-family homes, duplexes, and commercial spaces for Lafayette-area owners.”
Alpha Management Partners, founded in 2016, is a Lafayette company providing on-site management, leasing, maintenance and marketing for multifamily and student housing properties.
In their words: “We structure our work around your investment thesis, not a cookie-cutter playbook.”
217 N College Rd #4230, Lafayette, LA 70506
Old South Realty Property Management is a Lafayette company offering full-service property management, HOA management and leasing for residential, apartment and commercial properties in Acadiana.
In their words: “Our team handles every aspect of the property management process for you: middle of the night phone calls, lease enforcement, rent collections, property inspections and routine maintenance request and more.”
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Rents in Lafayette are $70 below the Lafayette Parish typical.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Rent rose in 4 of the last 12 months: +$7 in all since Oct 2025.
Green: rent went up that month. Grey: it went down.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Lafayette's typical asking rent is $70 (5.0%) below the county. The gap is growing compared with a year ago.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Lafayette is number 3 of 3 cities in the county by typical asking rent.
Cities with at least 13 months of Zillow data. Left out (too few months): Carencro. Linked cities have their own page.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed, 1-year change. Data through September 2026.
Rents here usually rise most in March, April and May, so those are good months to list your rental.
Average change from the month before, 10 years of data.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Past growth, not a forecast. Rents can go down as well as up. Your own rent depends on the home, its condition and the lease.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
| City | Typical rent | 1 year | Managers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette | $1,329 | +0.5% | 15 |
| Baton Rouge | $1,301 | +2.5% | 20 |
| Denham Springs | $1,564 | +4.8% | 3 |
| Lake Charles | $1,329 | +18.9% | 7 |
| Hammond | $1,279 | +4.0% | 3 |
| Metairie | $1,459 | +0.9% | 9 |
| New Orleans | $1,633 | +2.1% | 19 |
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, data through September 2026. Managers listed: our directory, October 2026.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024.
Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents for fiscal year 2027, Lafayette, LA HUD Metro FMR Area. Used to set Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) limits.
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Compare the 15 property management companies in Lafayette, Lafayette Parish. Tick up to 3 to see them side by side, then request free quotes from all of them in one step. Highly rated managers based nearby, in Broussard, are listed below the local companies.
Zillow's typical asking rent in Lafayette is $1,329 (September 2026); +0.5% over the past year and +12.2% over five years. About 46.9% of homes in Lafayette are rented, and the rental vacancy rate is 6.2% (Census, 2020-2024).
We list 15 property management companies in Lafayette, LA.
Zillow's typical asking rent in Lafayette was $1,329 a month in September 2026, +0.5% on a year earlier.
Over the 10 years Zillow has tracked, asking rents here have risen most in March, April and May. Listing in those months can help, but every property is different.
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