Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Lafayette Neighborhood of Lafayette, CA from $1,800 (32 Rentals)

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Cheap Apartments in the Downtown Lafayette area of Lafayette.

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858 Rosedale Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

858 Rosedale Ave

858 Rosedale AveLafayette, CA 94549
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1038 on Second
1 Bedroom Apartments

1038 on Second

1038 on 2nd StLafayette, CA 94549
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3470 Orchard Hill Ct
2 Bedroom Apartments

3470 Orchard Hill Ct

3470 Orchard Hill CtLafayette, CA 94549
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Merrill Gardens at Lafayette
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Merrill Gardens at Lafayette

3454 Mt Diablo BlvdLafayette, CA 94549
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101 Lafayette Cir
2 Bedroom Apartments

101 Lafayette Cir

101 Lafayette CirLafayette, 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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3643-3647 Walnut St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3643-3647 Walnut St

3643-3647 Walnut StLafayette, CA 94549
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The Mill at Brown
2 Bedroom Apartments

The Mill at Brown

3408-3410 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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1007 Brown Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1007 Brown Ave

1007 Brown AveLafayette, CA 94549
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3574 Terrace Way
2 Bedroom Apartments

3574 Terrace Way

3574 Terrace WayLafayette, CA 94549
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3616 Chestnut St
2 Bedroom Apartments

3616 Chestnut St

3616 Chestnut 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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3585 Brook St
2 Bedroom Apartments

3585 Brook St

3585 Brook StLafayette, CA 94549

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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 Vanguard Apartments priced from $1,895. The Morgan Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,895. Here are the most affordable Downtown Lafayette apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vanguard ApartmentsOne Bed, One Bath1BR,1BA$1,895
The Morgan ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,895
2323 San Juan AveStudioStudio,1BA$1,950
The MeridianOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,299
FloraResidence 1 Luxury1BR,1BA$2,405
3448 OHC2x12BR,1BA$2,650
Atrium DowntownResidence 1 Luxury1BR,1BA$2,800
3543 Brook StreetTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$2,950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Lafayette, CA

As of May 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Lafayette area is the $2.42 price per square foot Two Bedroom Two Bath Model at 3543 Brook Street in the in the Los Palos neighborhood starting from $2,950. The second greatest value Downtown Lafayette apartment is the Residence 1 Luxury Model at Atrium Downtown starting at $2,800 with a $3.86 price per square foot in the Downtown Walnut Creek 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.
3543 Brook StreetTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$2.42
Atrium DowntownResidence 1 Luxury1BR,1BA$3.86
The MeridianOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.17
3448 OHC2x12BR,1BA$3.79
FloraResidence 1 Luxury1BR,1BA$3.56
The Morgan ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.16
Vanguard ApartmentsOne Bed, One Bath1BR,1BA$3.16
2323 San Juan AveStudioStudio ,1BA$3.90

Getting Around the Downtown Lafayette Neighborhood in Lafayette, CA

Walk Score®

91 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

64 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

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 $1,895 at Vanguard 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 $2,625 at 2323 San Juan Ave.

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