Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bonnie Brae Neighborhood of Lafayette, CA from $1,500 (35 Rentals)

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$2,112 - $5,180Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

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1800 Lacassie AveWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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Peppertree
1 Bedroom Apartments

Peppertree

3435 N Main StPleasant Hill, CA 94523
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Enclave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Enclave

3081 N Main StWalnut Creek, CA 94597
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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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Walnut Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Walnut Terrace

1340 Mt Pisgah RdWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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Villa Montanaro
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Montanaro

203 Coggins DrPleasant Hill, CA 94523
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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 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 $1,810. 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$1,810
Spring MeadowStudioStudio,1BA$1,890
Castlewood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,900
100 BoydMedium 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,970
Main Street TerraceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,995
Walnut Hill1x11BR,1BA$2,021
15Fifty5S1AStudio,1BA$2,104
The BoulevardFlat1BR,1BA$2,144

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bonnie Brae, CA

As of November 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bonnie Brae area is the $2.45 price per square foot Cantabury Model at Kingston Place Apartments in the in the Gregory Gardens neighborhood starting from $2,199. The second greatest value Bonnie Brae apartment is the 2x1 Model at Vista Terrace Apartments starting at $2,550 with a $2.99 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.
Kingston Place ApartmentsCantabury2BR,1.5BA$2.45
Vista Terrace Apartments2x12BR,1BA$2.99
Hillside Terrace2x1 B2BR,1BA$3.28
2318 San Juan Ave, Unit 22318 San Juan Ave2BR,1BA$2.79
2634 Baldwin Ln, Unit 12634 Baldwin Ln2BR,1BA$3.06
BrioLacy1BR,1BA$3.28
Walnut Hill1x1 Den1BR,1BA$3.29
Oak & Iron1 Bedroom, 1 Bath E - 1307 Mt Pisgah1BR,1BA$3.09
Villa Montanaro1x1-7131BR,1BA$3.38
Main Street TerraceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.03

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Bonnie Brae, Lafayette, CA

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Among cities in California 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

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 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 $1,810.

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.

What is the most affordable Bonnie Brae Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Bonnie Brae Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Post Apartments and starts from $2,373.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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