Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bonnie Brae Neighborhood of Lafayette, CA from $1,500 (22 Rentals)

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from $2,280Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

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1800 Lacassie AveWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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3435 N Main StPleasant Hill, CA 94523

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 1 Bed unit found at The Post Apartments priced from $1,712. Park Regency Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,762. Here are the most affordable Bonnie Brae apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Post Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,712
Park Regency ApartmentsThe Cambridge C2Studio,1BA$1,762
Terrace ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,852
Castlewood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,900
The Grove at Walnut CreekStudioStudio,1BA$1,902

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bonnie Brae, CA

As of June 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bonnie Brae area is the $2.76 price per square foot 2Bed/2Bath Model at Geary Road Townhomes in the in the Gregory Gardens neighborhood starting from $3,450. The second greatest value Bonnie Brae apartment is the Townhome Model at Spring Meadow starting at $2,640 with a $2.48 price per square foot in the College Park 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$2.76
Spring MeadowTownhome2BR,1.5BA$2.48
Kingston Place ApartmentsCantabury2BR,1.5BA$2.39
Vista Terrace Apartments2x12BR,1BA$2.99
Walnut Hill2x12BR,1BA$2.76
Hillside Terrace2x1 A2BR,1BA$3.28
The Boulders2C2BR,1BA$3.30
The Arbor1bdrm/1bth1BR,1BA$3.17
Main Street TerraceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.96
Oak & Iron1 Bedroom, 1 Bath C - 114 Sharene1BR,1BA$3.27

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Bonnie Brae, Lafayette, CA

Ranked #3

Among neighborhoods in Lafayette, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers works hard to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for San Francisco, California. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and convenient access to the outdoors, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Bonnie Brae Neighborhood in Lafayette, CA

Walk Score®

9 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

20 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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 Regency Apartments listed at $1,762.

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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