
Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Lafayette, CA Under $2,400 (18 Rentals)
Rental terms in Lafayette as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.


1038 on Second

The Retreat at Walnut Creek

The Boulders
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Walnut Hill

Castlewood Apartments

Vaya
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Oak & Iron

15Fifty5

Valley Ridge Apartment Homes

Kingston Place Apartments

Shutters Apartments

Alpine Park
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Lafayette, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lafayette?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Lafayette Studio Apartments | $2,574 | $1,760 | $10,000+ |
Lafayette 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,403 | $1,250 | $10,000+ |
Lafayette 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,689 | $2,099 | $10,000+ |
Lafayette 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,707 | $2,895 | $7,238 |
Lafayette 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,400 | $6,400 | $6,400 |
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Getting Around Lafayette, CA
Walk Score®
75 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
54 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Short-term Lafayette Apartments
What is the Cheapest Short-term apartment in Lafayette?
Currently the most affordable Short-term Apartment in Lafayette is at The Boulders listed at $2,040.
How much is the average rent for a Short-term Lafayette Apartment?
The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in Lafayette is $3,580.
What is the largest Short-term Lafayette Apartment for rent?
Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in Lafayette is a 1,407 square feet unit starting from $2,903 at Lyric.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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