
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Happy Valley Glen Neighborhood of Lafayette, CA from $1,800 (71 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Happy Valley Glen?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Valley Glen Studio Apartments | $1,900 | $1,900 | $1,900 |
| Happy Valley Glen 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,466 | $1,825 | $3,209 |
| Happy Valley Glen 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,099 | $2,345 | $6,070 |
| Happy Valley Glen 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,253 | $3,225 | $3,310 |
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There are currently 71 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Happy Valley Glen Neighborhood of Lafayette, CA.
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Cheapest Available Happy Valley Glen Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Happy Valley Glen area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Redwood Creek Apartments priced from $1,825. The Morgan Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,070. Here are the most affordable Happy Valley Glen apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redwood Creek Apartments | Traditional | 1BR,1BA | $1,825 |
| The Morgan Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,070 |
| Park Lafayette | 1 Bed 1 Bath A | 1BR,1BA | $2,170 |
| rutherfordlivingapartmentscawalnut-creekmarquee | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,250 |
| Lafayette Commons | 2x1 Designer (Renovated) | 2BR,1BA | $2,575 |
| 1038 on Second | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2,625 |
| Town Center | One Bedroom + Den | 1BR,1BA | $2,677 |
| Lafayette Oaks | Oak | 2BR,2BA | $2,859 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Happy Valley Glen, CA
As of January 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Happy Valley Glen area is the $2.72 price per square foot Oak Model at Lafayette Oaks in the in the Los Palos neighborhood starting from $2,859. The second greatest value Happy Valley Glen apartment is the 2 Bed 1.5 Bath Townhome Model at Park Lafayette starting at $3,090 with a $3.34 price per square foot in the Los Palos neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Happy Valley Glen apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette Oaks | Oak | 2BR,2BA | $2.72 |
| Park Lafayette | 2 Bed 1.5 Bath Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.34 |
| 1038 on Second | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $3.02 |
| Lafayette Commons | 2x1 Designer (Renovated) | 2BR,1BA | $3.32 |
| Town Center | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $4.10 |
| rutherfordlivingapartmentscawalnut-creekmarquee | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.49 |
| The Morgan Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.45 |
| Redwood Creek Apartments | Traditional | 1BR,1BA | $3.04 |
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Best Local Schools in Happy Valley Glen, Lafayette, CA
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Happy Valley Glen Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Happy Valley Glen Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Happy Valley Glen Apartment is $1,825 at Redwood Creek Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Happy Valley Glen Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Happy Valley Glen is starting from $2,380 at Park Lafayette.
What is the most affordable Happy Valley Glen Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Happy Valley Glen Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 1038 on Second and starts from $2,860.
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