Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Glenside Estates Neighborhood of Lafayette, CA from $1,600 (28 Rentals)

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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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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 15

1315 Alma Ave, Unit 446

1315 Alma Ave
Walnut CreekCA94596
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Atrium Downtown
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$2,649 - $3,363
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Atrium Downtown

1812 Trinity AveWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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Birchwood Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Birchwood Apartments

1195 Saranap AveWalnut Creek, CA 94595
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2101 Donald Dr
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2101 Donald Dr

2101 Donald DrMoraga, CA 94556
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Oak Terrace
2 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Terrace

1414 Oakland BlvdWalnut Creek, CA 94596

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Glenside Estates, Lafayette, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Glenside Estates Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Glenside Estates area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at Redwood Creek Apartments priced from $1,750. 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 Glenside Estates apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Redwood Creek ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,750
The Morgan ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,895
Park Place ApartmentsJunior 1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,975
The Alterra: Beautiful One-Bedroom Apartments in the Heart of Downtown Walnut CreekOne Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$2,175
Park LafayetteStudio BStudio,1BA$2,250
Walnut Hill1x11BR,1BA$2,288
Sandpiper Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,300
FloraResidence 1 Luxury1BR,1BA$2,474
1038 on SecondTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2,610
Atrium Downtown1x1 AL1BR,1BA$2,649

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Glenside Estates, CA

As of June 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Glenside Estates area is the $3.40 price per square foot Plan 2C Model at Lafayette Highlands in the in the Stanley neighborhood starting from $3,739. The second greatest value Glenside Estates apartment is the Plan 1A Model at The Mercer starting at $3,463 with a $3.92 price per square foot in the Downtown Walnut Creek neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Glenside Estates apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Lafayette HighlandsPlan 2C2BR,2BA$3.40
The MercerPlan 1A1BR,1.5BA$3.92
1038 on SecondTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$3.01
Hillside Terrace2x1 A2BR,1BA$3.43
Atrium Downtown1x1 AL21BR,1BA$3.99
FloraResidence 1 Luxury1BR,1BA$3.67
Walnut Hill1x11BR,1BA$3.66
Redwood Creek ApartmentsRenovated1BR,1BA$4.00
The Morgan ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.16
Park Place ApartmentsLoft1BR,1BA$3.56

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Glenside Estates, Lafayette, CA

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Glenside Estates, Lafayette, and the greater San Francisco area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and outdoor amenities like tennis courts, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendly amenities, and much more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Glenside Estates Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Glenside Estates?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Glenside Estates is under $2,649.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Glenside Estates?

The cheapest apartment in Glenside Estates is The Morgan Apartments which is listed at $1,895, while the average apartment in Glenside Estates costs $3,573.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Glenside Estates?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 2 regular apartments in Glenside Estates that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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