Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Lafayette Neighborhood of Lafayette, CA from $1,800 (47 Rentals)

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3470 Orchard Hill Ct
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3470 Orchard Hill Ct

3470 Orchard Hill CtLafayette, CA 94549
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940 Hough Ave
Studio Apartments

940 Hough Ave

940 Hough AveLafayette, CA 94549
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3652 Chestnut St
Studio Apartments

3652 Chestnut St

3652 Chestnut StLafayette, CA 94549
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101 Lafayette Cir
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

101 Lafayette Cir

101 Lafayette CirLafayette, CA 94549
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918 Dewing Ave
Studio Apartments

918 Dewing Ave

918 Dewing AveLafayette, CA 94549

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Casa Walnut
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Casa Walnut

3653-3659 Walnut StLafayette, CA 94549
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932 Dewing Ave
Studio Apartments

932 Dewing Ave

932 Dewing AveLafayette, CA 94549
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3580 Brook St
Studio Apartments

3580 Brook St

3580 Brook StLafayette, CA 94549
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907 Bell St
Studio Apartments

907 Bell St

907 Bell StLafayette, CA 94549
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3622 Chestnut St
Studio Apartments

3622 Chestnut St

3622 Chestnut StLafayette, CA 94549

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3643-3647 Walnut St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3643-3647 Walnut St

3643-3647 Walnut StLafayette, CA 94549
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920 Dewing Ave
Studio Apartments

920 Dewing Ave

920 Dewing AveLafayette, CA 94549
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3639 Walnut St
Studio Apartments

3639 Walnut St

3639 Walnut StLafayette, CA 94549

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3585 Brook St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3585 Brook St

3585 Brook StLafayette, CA 94549
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1011 Brown Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1011 Brown Ave

1011 Brown AveLafayette, CA 94549
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3616 Chestnut St
2 Bedroom Apartments

3616 Chestnut St

3616 Chestnut StLafayette, CA 94549
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3574 Terrace Way
2 Bedroom Apartments

3574 Terrace Way

3574 Terrace WayLafayette, CA 94549
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3603 Chestnut St
Studio Apartments

3603 Chestnut St

3603 Chestnut StLafayette, CA 94549
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3578 Terrace Way
Studio Apartments

3578 Terrace Way

3578 Terrace WayLafayette, CA 94549
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1007 Brown Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1007 Brown Ave

1007 Brown AveLafayette, CA 94549
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80 Lafayette Cir
Studio Apartments

80 Lafayette Cir

80 Lafayette CirLafayette, CA 94549

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858 Rosedale Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

858 Rosedale Ave

858 Rosedale AveLafayette, CA 94549
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3620 Bickerstaff Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

3620 Bickerstaff Rd

3620 Bickerstaff RdLafayette, CA 94549
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Merrill Gardens at Lafayette
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Merrill Gardens at Lafayette

3454 Mt Diablo BlvdLafayette, CA 94549
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891-899 Bell St
2 Bedroom Apartments

891-899 Bell St

891-899 Bell StLafayette, CA 94549
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3543 Brook Street
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3543 Brook Street

3543 Brook StLafayette, CA 94549

Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

From theft to fire to water damage, the unexpected can happen to any renter. Discover why renters insurance is one of the smartest and most affordable investments you can make as a tenant.

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Orchard Hill
2 Bedroom Apartments

Orchard Hill

3448 Orchard Hill CtLafayette, CA 94549
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The Mill at Brown
2 Bedroom Apartments

The Mill at Brown

3408 Mt Diablo BlvdLafayette, CA 94549

Cheapest Available Downtown Lafayette Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1038 on SecondTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2,515
Town CenterOne Bedroom1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1038 on SecondTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.90
Town CenterOne Bedroom1BR,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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