Lafayette, LA — Rental Investment Analysis

🟡MODERATEaverage returns

Cap Rate

4.2%

Below average

Monthly Cash Flow

-$393

After all expenses

Price-to-Rent

13.9

Investor-friendly

DSCR

0.66

Fails

📊 Key Metrics

Median Home Price
$215,245
Average Rent (3BR)
$1,350/mo
Price-to-Rent Ratio
13.9(good)
1% Rule
0.60%(fails — need 1%+)
Cash-on-Cash Return
-9.5%
Vacancy Rate
8.0%

📈 Market Strength

Assumptions Used

20% down, 7.000000000000001% rate, 30yr, 8% vacancy, 10% maintenance

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🏘️ Best Zip Codes in Lafayette for Investors

70501
Cap Rate: 9.8%Cash Flow: +$311/mo$110,750
70506
Cap Rate: 4.7%Cash Flow: -$301/mo$208,999
70507
Cap Rate: 4.2%Cash Flow: -$393/mo$215,245

All Zip Codes in Lafayette

ZipCap RateCash FlowHome PriceRent (3BR)DSCR
705019.8%+$311$110,750$1,290/mo1.53
705064.7%-$301$208,999$1,350/mo0.73
705074.2%-$393$215,245$1,290/mo0.66
705033.8%-$602$282,823$1,590/mo0.60
705083.6%-$684$292,543$1,570/mo0.56