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Lafayette, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Lafayette Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Lafayette, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Redwood Creek Apartments in the Campolindo neighborhood priced from $1,825. The Alterra: Beautiful One-Bedroom Apartments in the Downtown Walnut Creek neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,950. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lafayette apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Redwood Creek ApartmentsTraditional1BR,1BA$1,825
The Alterra: Beautiful One-Bedroom ApartmentsOne Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$1,950
Park LafayetteStudioStudio,1BA$1,990
Newly Remodeled 1 Bed/1 Bath1 Bd 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,995
Walnut Hill1x11BR,1BA$2,012

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lafayette, CA and Nearby

As of September 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lafayette area is the $2.10 price per square foot 970 Dewing Ave Model at 970 Dewing Ave, Unit A in the in the Los Palos neighborhood starting from $2,675. The second greatest value Lafayette apartment is the 2Bed/2Bath Model at Geary Road Townhomes starting at $3,450 with a $2.76 price per square foot in the Gregory Gardens neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lafayette apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
970 Dewing Ave, Unit A970 Dewing Ave2BR,1.5BA$2.10
Geary Road Townhomes2Bed/2Bath2BR,2BA$2.76
3543 Brook StreetTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$2.42
Park Place ApartmentsA 2 x 22BR,2BA$2.88
Westcliffe TrailB12BR,1.5BA$2.90
3448 OHC2x12BR,1BA$2.79
Oak & Iron2 Bedroom, 1 Bath A - 114 Sharene2BR,1.5BA$2.73
Walnut Creek Apartments2B/ 1B2BR,1BA$2.42
Kingston Place ApartmentsCantabury2BR,1.5BA$2.45
Vista Terrace Apartments2x12BR,1BA$2.99

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Lafayette, CA

Ranked #335

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

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2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Lafayette

What type of rentals are currently available in Lafayette?

There are currently 507 Apartments for Rent in Lafayette, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,804 to $5,300. There are also 81 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Lafayette ranging from $1,275 to $19,900.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Lafayette?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Lafayette ranges from $1,275 to $19,900 with an average monthly rent of $4,494.

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