Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Lafayette Neighborhood of Lafayette, CA from $1,800 (78 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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918 Dewing Ave
Studio Apartments

918 Dewing Ave

918 Dewing AveLafayette, 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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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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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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3622 Chestnut St
Studio Apartments

3622 Chestnut St

3622 Chestnut StLafayette, CA 94549
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3639 Walnut St
Studio Apartments

3639 Walnut St

3639 Walnut StLafayette, CA 94549
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80 Lafayette Cir
Studio Apartments

80 Lafayette Cir

80 Lafayette CirLafayette, 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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3585 Brook St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3585 Brook St

3585 Brook 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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3603 Chestnut St
Studio Apartments

3603 Chestnut St

3603 Chestnut StLafayette, CA 94549
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3621 Walnut St
Studio Apartments

3621 Walnut St

3621 Walnut StLafayette, CA 94549
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940 East St
2 Bedroom Apartments

940 East St

940 East StLafayette, CA 94549
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944 Hough Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

944 Hough Ave

944 Hough AveLafayette, CA 94549

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964 Dolores Dr
Studio Apartments

964 Dolores Dr

964 Dolores DrLafayette, CA 94549
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948 Dewing Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

948 Dewing Ave

948 Dewing AveLafayette, CA 94549
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3607 Chestnut St
2 Bedroom Apartments

3607 Chestnut St

3607 Chestnut StLafayette, CA 94549
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936 East St
1 Bedroom Apartments

936 East St

936 East StLafayette, CA 94549
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974 Dolores Dr
Studio Apartments

974 Dolores Dr

974 Dolores DrLafayette, CA 94549
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972 Dolores Dr
Studio Apartments

972 Dolores Dr

972 Dolores DrLafayette, CA 94549
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3576 Terrace Way
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3576 Terrace Way

3576 Terrace WayLafayette, CA 94549
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3545 Brook St
Studio Apartments

3545 Brook St

3545 Brook StLafayette, CA 94549

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Cheapest Available Downtown Lafayette Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1038 on SecondTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2,545
Town CenterOne Bedroom + Den1BR,1BA$3,397

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Lafayette, CA

As of May 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Lafayette area is the $2.93 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at 1038 on Second in the in the Los Palos neighborhood starting from $2,545. The second greatest value Downtown Lafayette apartment is the One Bedroom Model at Town Center starting at $3,550 with a $4.61 price per square foot in the Los Palos 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$2.93
Town CenterOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$4.61

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