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1038 on Second
1038 on 2nd StLafayette, CA 94549
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Lafayette Neighborhood of Lafayette, CA from $1,800 (47 Rentals)
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Town Center
3594 Mt. Diablo BlvdLafayette, CA 94549
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Lafayette Oaks
949 East StLafayette, CA 94549
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3470 Orchard Hill Ct
3470 Orchard Hill CtLafayette, CA 94549
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940 Hough Ave
940 Hough AveLafayette, CA 94549
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3652 Chestnut St
3652 Chestnut StLafayette, CA 94549
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3610 Bickerstaff Rd
3610 Bickerstaff RdLafayette, CA 94549
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101 Lafayette Cir
101 Lafayette CirLafayette, CA 94549
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918 Dewing Ave
918 Dewing AveLafayette, CA 94549
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Casa Walnut
3653-3659 Walnut StLafayette, CA 94549
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215 Lafayette Cir
215 Lafayette CirLafayette, CA 94549
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932 Dewing Ave
932 Dewing AveLafayette, CA 94549
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3580 Brook St
3580 Brook StLafayette, CA 94549
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3613 Bickerstaff Rd
3613 Bickerstaff RdLafayette, CA 94549
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907 Bell St
907 Bell StLafayette, CA 94549
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3693-3695 Highland Rd
3693-3695 Highland RdLafayette, CA 94549
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3427 Golden Gate Way
3427 Golden Gate WayLafayette, CA 94549
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3622 Chestnut St
3622 Chestnut StLafayette, CA 94549
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3460 Orchard Hill Ct
3460 Orchard Hill CtLafayette, CA 94549
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3625 Bickerstaff Rd
3625 Bickerstaff RdLafayette, CA 94549
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3626 Bickerstaff Rd
3626 Bickerstaff RdLafayette, CA 94549
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3643-3647 Walnut St
3643-3647 Walnut StLafayette, CA 94549
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3661 Mt Diablo Blvd
3661 Mt Diablo BlvdLafayette, CA 94549
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920 Dewing Ave
920 Dewing AveLafayette, CA 94549
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3609-3611 Bickerstaff Rd
3609-3611 Bickerstaff RdLafayette, CA 94549
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Laplaya Apartments
1053 2nd StLafayette, CA 94549
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3639 Walnut St
3639 Walnut StLafayette, CA 94549
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3585 Brook St
3585 Brook StLafayette, CA 94549
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1011 Brown Ave
1011 Brown AveLafayette, CA 94549
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3616 Chestnut St
3616 Chestnut StLafayette, CA 94549
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3574 Terrace Way
3574 Terrace WayLafayette, CA 94549
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3603 Chestnut St
3603 Chestnut StLafayette, CA 94549
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3578 Terrace Way
3578 Terrace WayLafayette, CA 94549
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1007 Brown Ave
1007 Brown AveLafayette, CA 94549
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80 Lafayette Cir
80 Lafayette CirLafayette, CA 94549
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3619 Bickerstaff Rd
3619 Bickerstaff RdLafayette, CA 94549
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858 Rosedale Ave
858 Rosedale AveLafayette, CA 94549
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3620 Bickerstaff Rd
3620 Bickerstaff RdLafayette, CA 94549
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3441 Golden Gate Way
3441 Golden Gate WayLafayette, CA 94549
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Lafayette Patio Apartments
3520 Brook StLafayette, CA 94549
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Merrill Gardens at Lafayette
3454 Mt Diablo BlvdLafayette, CA 94549
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Lafayette Senior Housing
3512 Moraga BlvdLafayette, CA 94549
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891-899 Bell St
891-899 Bell StLafayette, CA 94549
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3543 Brook Street
3543 Brook StLafayette, CA 94549
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3663 Mt Diablo Blvd
3663 Mt Diablo BlvdLafayette, CA 94549
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Learn the official definition (spending 30% or more of your gross income on housing) and how to calculate your exact rent-to-income ratio. This guide offers expert tips on factoring in total housing costs (including utilities and fees) and budgeting accurately to avoid unnecessary financial strain.
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Orchard Hill
3448 Orchard Hill CtLafayette, CA 94549
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The Mill at Brown
3408 Mt Diablo BlvdLafayette, CA 94549
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Downtown Lafayette, Lafayette, CA Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Lafayette?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Lafayette 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,981 | $2,135 | $3,896 |
| Downtown Lafayette 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,735 | $2,580 | $6,630 |
| Downtown Lafayette 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,215 | $3,215 | $3,215 |
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Cheapest Available Downtown Lafayette Apartments for Rent
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town Center | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3,907 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Lafayette, CA
As of August 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Lafayette area is the $2.97 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at 1038 on Second in the in the Los Palos neighborhood starting from $2,580. The second greatest value Downtown Lafayette apartment is the One Bedroom Model at Town Center starting at $3,907 with a $5.07 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. |
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| 1038 on Second | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.97 |
| Town Center | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $5.07 |
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