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

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

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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

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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
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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 2 Beds unit found at 1038 on Second priced from $2,625. Orchard Hill has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $2,650. Here are the most affordable Downtown Lafayette apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1038 on SecondTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2,625
Orchard Hill2x12BR,1BA$2,650
Town CenterOne Bedroom + Den1BR,1BA$2,724

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Lafayette, CA

As of January 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Lafayette area is the $3.02 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at 1038 on Second in the in the Los Palos neighborhood starting from $2,625. The second greatest value Downtown Lafayette apartment is the One Bedroom Model at Town Center starting at $3,128 with a $4.06 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$3.02
Town CenterOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$4.06

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 $2,754 at Town Center.

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 1038 on Second.

What is the most affordable Downtown Lafayette Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downtown Lafayette Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 1038 on Second and starts from $2,860.

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