Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Lafayette Neighborhood of Lafayette, CA from $1,800 (78 Rentals)

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$2,210 - $3,2251 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

1038 on Second

1038 on 2nd StLafayette, CA 94549

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$3,096 - $4,6731 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

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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3610 Bickerstaff Rd

3610 Bickerstaff RdLafayette, CA 94549

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3652 Chestnut St

3652 Chestnut StLafayette, CA 94549

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918 Dewing Ave

918 Dewing AveLafayette, CA 94549

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101 Lafayette Cir

101 Lafayette CirLafayette, 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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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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920 Dewing Ave

920 Dewing AveLafayette, CA 94549

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1 Bedroom Apartments

3661 Mt Diablo Blvd

3661 Mt Diablo BlvdLafayette, 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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3427 Golden Gate Way

3427 Golden Gate WayLafayette, CA 94549

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3619 Bickerstaff Rd

3619 Bickerstaff RdLafayette, CA 94549

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3639 Walnut St

3639 Walnut StLafayette, CA 94549

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Laplaya Apartments

1053 2nd StLafayette, CA 94549

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80 Lafayette Cir

80 Lafayette CirLafayette, CA 94549

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1011 Brown Ave

1011 Brown AveLafayette, CA 94549

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3609-3611 Bickerstaff Rd

3609-3611 Bickerstaff RdLafayette, CA 94549

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2 Bedroom Apartments

3616 Chestnut St

3616 Chestnut StLafayette, CA 94549

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3574 Terrace Way

3574 Terrace WayLafayette, CA 94549

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3585 Brook St

3585 Brook 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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3603 Chestnut St

3603 Chestnut StLafayette, CA 94549

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3621 Walnut St

3621 Walnut StLafayette, CA 94549

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3615-3617 Bickerstaff St

3615-3617 Bickerstaff StLafayette, CA 94549

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940 East St

940 East StLafayette, CA 94549

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944 Hough Ave

944 Hough AveLafayette, CA 94549

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964 Dolores Dr

964 Dolores DrLafayette, CA 94549

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948 Dewing Ave

948 Dewing AveLafayette, CA 94549

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3607 Chestnut St

3607 Chestnut StLafayette, CA 94549

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3624-3628 Chestnut St

3624-3628 Chestnut StLafayette, CA 94549

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936 East St

936 East StLafayette, CA 94549

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974 Dolores Dr

974 Dolores DrLafayette, CA 94549

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3608 Bickerstaff Rd

3608 Bickerstaff RdLafayette, CA 94549

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972 Dolores Dr

972 Dolores DrLafayette, CA 94549

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3576 Terrace Way

3576 Terrace WayLafayette, CA 94549

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3545 Brook St

3545 Brook StLafayette, CA 94549

Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs

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Downtown Lafayette, Lafayette, CA Local Guide

Apartments for rent in Downtown Lafayette, CA

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Lafayette?

Bedroom	Average Rent	Cheapest Rent	Highest Rent
Downtown Lafayette 1 Bedroom Apartments	$2,923	$2,210	$3,220
Downtown Lafayette 2 Bedroom Apartments	$3,506	$2,545	$4,673
Downtown Lafayette 3 Bedroom Apartments	$3,225	$3,225	$3,225

Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood

There are currently 78 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

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Lafayette area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Town Center priced from $3,104. 1038 on Second has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $3,225. Here are the most affordable Downtown Lafayette apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment Listing	Model Name	Bed/Bath	Priced From
Town Center	One Bedroom + Den	1BR,1BA	$3,104
1038 on Second	Three Bedroom	3BR,2BA	$3,225
Lafayette Oaks	Oak	2BR,2BA	$3,351

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Lafayette, CA

As of April 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Lafayette area is the $2.93 price per square foot Three Bedroom Model at 1038 on Second in the in the Los Palos neighborhood starting from $3,225. The second greatest value Downtown Lafayette apartment is the Oak Model at Lafayette Oaks starting at $3,351 with a $3.19 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	Three Bedroom	3BR,2BA	$2.93
Lafayette Oaks	Oak	2BR,2BA	$3.19
Town Center	One Bedroom + Den	1BR,1BA	$3.63

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Lafayette Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Lafayette Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Lafayette Apartment is $3,095 at Town Center.

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