Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Happy Valley Neighborhood of Lafayette, CA from $1,800 (66 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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1050-1056 Stuart St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1050-1056 Stuart St

1050-1056 Stuart 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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907 Bell St
Studio Apartments

907 Bell St

907 Bell 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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Casa Walnut
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Casa Walnut

3653-3659 Walnut StLafayette, CA 94549
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963 Almanor Ct
Studio Apartments

963 Almanor Ct

963 Almanor CtLafayette, CA 94549

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920 Dewing Ave
Studio Apartments

920 Dewing Ave

920 Dewing AveLafayette, CA 94549
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3672 Mosswood Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

3672 Mosswood Dr

3672 Mosswood DrLafayette, CA 94549
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975 Almanor Ct
Studio Apartments

975 Almanor Ct

975 Almanor CtLafayette, 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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3703 Sundale Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

3703 Sundale Rd

3703 Sundale RdLafayette, CA 94549
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3622 Chestnut St
Studio Apartments

3622 Chestnut St

3622 Chestnut 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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1007 Brown Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1007 Brown Ave

1007 Brown AveLafayette, CA 94549
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3574 Terrace Way
2 Bedroom Apartments

3574 Terrace Way

3574 Terrace WayLafayette, CA 94549
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80 Lafayette Cir
Studio Apartments

80 Lafayette Cir

80 Lafayette CirLafayette, CA 94549
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3616 Chestnut St
2 Bedroom Apartments

3616 Chestnut St

3616 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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3603 Chestnut St
Studio Apartments

3603 Chestnut St

3603 Chestnut 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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Happy Valley, Lafayette, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Happy Valley Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Happy Valley area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at Park Lafayette priced from $2,025. The Morgan Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,115. Here are the most affordable Happy Valley apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park LafayetteStudio BStudio,1BA$2,025
The Morgan ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,115
Redwood Creek ApartmentsTraditional1BR,1BA$2,295
1038 on SecondTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2,515
Town CenterOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3,535
Ladera ApartmentsTH252BR,2BA$3,595

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Happy Valley, CA

As of July 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Happy Valley area is the $3.33 price per square foot TH25 Model at Ladera Apartments in the in the Campolindo neighborhood starting from $3,595. The second greatest value Happy Valley apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at 1038 on Second starting at $2,515 with a $2.90 price per square foot in the Los Palos neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Happy Valley apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Ladera ApartmentsTH252BR,2.5BA$3.33
1038 on SecondTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.90
Town CenterOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$4.59
The Morgan ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.53
Redwood Creek ApartmentsRenovated1BR,1BA$4.16
Park LafayetteStudio BStudio ,1BA$4.98

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Happy Valley, Lafayette, CA

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Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Happy Valley Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Happy Valley?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Happy Valley is at Park Lafayette listed at $2,025.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Happy Valley Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Happy Valley Apartment is $2,115 at The Morgan Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Happy Valley Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Happy Valley is starting from $2,515 at 1038 on Second.

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