
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Lafayette Neighborhood of Lafayette, CA from $1,800 (47 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Lafayette area of Lafayette.


Town Center

Lafayette Oaks

3470 Orchard Hill Ct

940 Hough Ave

3652 Chestnut St

3610 Bickerstaff Rd

101 Lafayette Cir

918 Dewing Ave
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Casa Walnut

215 Lafayette Cir

932 Dewing Ave

3580 Brook St

3613 Bickerstaff Rd

907 Bell St

3693-3695 Highland Rd

3427 Golden Gate Way

3622 Chestnut St
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3460 Orchard Hill Ct

3625 Bickerstaff Rd

3626 Bickerstaff Rd

3643-3647 Walnut St

3661 Mt Diablo Blvd

920 Dewing Ave

3609-3611 Bickerstaff Rd

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3639 Walnut St
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3585 Brook St

1011 Brown Ave

3616 Chestnut St

3574 Terrace Way

3603 Chestnut St

3578 Terrace Way

1007 Brown Ave

80 Lafayette Cir

3619 Bickerstaff Rd
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858 Rosedale Ave

3620 Bickerstaff Rd

3441 Golden Gate Way

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891-899 Bell St

3543 Brook Street

3663 Mt Diablo Blvd
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Orchard Hill

The Mill at Brown
Downtown Lafayette, Lafayette, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Lafayette?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Lafayette 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,917 | $2,210 | $3,699 |
| Downtown Lafayette 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,790 | $2,580 | $5,900 |
| Downtown Lafayette 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,215 | $3,215 | $3,215 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 47 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Lafayette Neighborhood of Lafayette, CA.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Lafayette Apartments for Rent
 | Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1038 on Second | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2,515 |
| Town Center | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3,699 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Lafayette, CA
As of July 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Lafayette area is the $2.90 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at 1038 on Second in the in the Los Palos neighborhood starting from $2,515. The second greatest value Downtown Lafayette apartment is the One Bedroom Model at Town Center starting at $3,599 with a $4.67 price per square foot in the Burton Valley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Lafayette apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1038 on Second | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.90 |
| Town Center | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $4.67 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Lafayette Apartments
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Lafayette Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Lafayette is starting from $2,515 at 1038 on Second.
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