Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Glenside Estates Neighborhood of Lafayette, CA from $1,200 (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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Sandpiper Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Sandpiper Apartments

1180 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 1 Bed unit found at Redwood Creek Apartments priced from $1,825. The Alterra: Beautiful One-Bedroom Apartments in the Heart of Downtown Walnut Creek 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 ApartmentsTraditional1BR,1BA$1,825
The Alterra: Beautiful One-Bedroom Apartments in the Heart of Downtown Walnut CreekOne Bedroom Partial Reno1BR,1BA$1,895
Birchwood ApartmentsUnit 6: 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,000
Park Lafayette1 Bed 1 Bath A1BR,1BA$2,005
Waymark0x1-512Studio,1BA$2,030
The Morgan ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,070
Walnut Hill1x11BR,1BA$2,078
The MeridianOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,235
Alpine Park1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,250
Park Place Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2,295

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Glenside Estates, CA

As of December 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Glenside Estates area is the $2.34 price per square foot Two Bedroom Two Bath Model at 3543 Brook Street in the in the Los Palos neighborhood starting from $2,850. The second greatest value Glenside Estates apartment is the Three Bedroom Model at Vio at Moraga starting at $3,450 with a $2.85 price per square foot in the School Tree 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.
3543 Brook StreetTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$2.34
Vio at MoragaThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$2.85
FloraResidence 6 Luxury2BR,2BA$3.04
3448 OHC2x12BR,1BA$2.79
1038 on SecondTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$3.02
Lafayette HighlandsPlan 1A1BR,1BA$3.17
The MeridianOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.08
Park Place Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$3.17
Birchwood ApartmentsUnit 6: 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.96
Redwood Creek ApartmentsTraditional1BR,1BA$3.04

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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 $2,295.

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

The cheapest apartment in Glenside Estates is Redwood Creek Apartments which is listed at $1,825, while the average apartment in Glenside Estates costs $3,525.

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 5 regular apartments in Glenside Estates that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Glenside Estates?

Cheap apartments in Glenside Estates have an average cost of $241 which is $3,284 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Glenside Estates.

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