Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bonnie Brae Neighborhood of Lafayette, CA from $1,500 (40 Rentals)

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property at 2486 Warren Ln

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2486 Warren Ln

Walnut CreekCA94597
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100 Boyd
$1,752 - $2,002
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100 Boyd

100 Boyd RdPleasant Hill, CA 94523
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property at 450 N Civic Dr

$2,349 - $3,000

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450 N Civic Dr

Walnut CreekCA94596
property at 320 N Civic Dr

$2,500

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320 N Civic Dr, Unit #202

320 N Civic Dr
Walnut CreekCA94596

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property at 51 Massolo Dr

$2,550

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51 Massolo Dr
Pleasant HillCA94523
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Carmel Pines
1 Bedroom Apartments

Carmel Pines

1770 Carmel DrWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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Peppertree
1 Bedroom Apartments

Peppertree

3435 N Main StPleasant Hill, CA 94523
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Walnut Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Walnut Terrace

1340 Mt Pisgah RdWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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Carmel House
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Carmel House

1756 Carmel DrWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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Walnut Creek Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Walnut Creek Apartments

1595 Sunnyvale AveWalnut Creek, CA 94597
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Westcliffe Trail
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Westcliffe Trail

2320 Westcliffe LnWalnut Creek, CA 94597
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Marquee at Diablo Pines

1800-1808 Camino VerdeWalnut Creek, CA 94597
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Bonnie Brae, Lafayette, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Bonnie Brae Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Bonnie Brae area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at Park Vista Apartments priced from $1,595. The Post Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,712. Here are the most affordable Bonnie Brae apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park Vista ApartmentsPark Vista StudioStudio,1BA$1,595
The Post Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,712
100 BoydMedium 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,752
Terrace ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,890
Castlewood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,900
Park Regency ApartmentsThe Cambridge C2Studio,1BA$1,920
Main Street TerraceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,995
The Grove at Walnut CreekStudioStudio,1BA$2,053
Walnut Terrace1x11BR,1BA$2,135
Walnut Hill1x11BR,1BA$2,288

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bonnie Brae, CA

As of May 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bonnie Brae area is the $3.06 price per square foot 2Bed/2Bath Model at Geary Road Townhomes in the in the Gregory Gardens neighborhood starting from $3,825. The second greatest value Bonnie Brae apartment is the 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath A - 114 Sharene Model at Oak & Iron starting at $2,415 with a $2.54 price per square foot in the Downtown Walnut Creek neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bonnie Brae apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Geary Road Townhomes2Bed/2Bath2BR,2BA$3.06
Oak & Iron2 Bedroom, 1 Bath A - 114 Sharene2BR,1.5BA$2.54
Hillside Terrace2x1 A2BR,1BA$3.43
Main Street TerraceTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$3.19
300 N Civic Dr #313, Unit Sunny300 N Civic Dr #3131BR,1BA$3.14
Walnut Terrace1x1 Balcony1BR,1BA$2.93
The BoulevardFlat1BR,1BA$3.60
Vista Terrace Apartments1x11BR,1BA$3.57
Walnut Hill1x11BR,1BA$3.66
Park Vista ApartmentsPark Vista StudioStudio ,1BA$3.19

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bonnie Brae Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Bonnie Brae?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Bonnie Brae is at Park Vista Apartments listed at $1,595.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Bonnie Brae Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Bonnie Brae Apartment is $1,712 at The Post Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Bonnie Brae Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Bonnie Brae is starting from $1,942 at The Post Apartments.

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