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1470 Ramsay Cir

Walnut CreekCA94597

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310 N Civic Dr

Walnut CreekCA94596

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Lafayette, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Lafayette Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Lafayette, CA is a Studio unit found at The Retreat at Walnut Creek in the Diablo Hills neighborhood priced from $1,734. Park Place Apartments in the Downtown Walnut Creek neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,895. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lafayette apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Retreat at Walnut CreekStudioStudio,1BA$1,734
Park Place ApartmentsJunior 1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,895
Castlewood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lafayette, CA

As of July 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lafayette area is the $2.05 price per square foot 3 Beds 3.5 Baths Model at 1446 Quail View Cir in the in the Larkey Park neighborhood starting from $4,400. 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.
1446 Quail View Cir3 Beds 3.5 Baths3BR,3.5BA$2.05
Geary Road Townhomes2Bed/2Bath2BR,2BA$2.76
Lafayette HighlandsPlan B-12BR,1BA$3.09
Walnut Creek Apartments2B/ 1B2BR,1BA$2.42
Kingston Place ApartmentsCantabury2BR,1.5BA$2.45
3433 Golden Gate Way, Unit 43433 Golden Gate Way2BR,1BA$2.82
1038 on SecondTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.94
Vista Terrace Apartments2x12BR,1BA$2.99
The MeridianOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.97
Birchwood ApartmentsUpstairs with Balcony1BR,1BA$2.96

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lafayette

What type of rentals are currently available in Lafayette?

There are currently 508 Apartments for Rent in Lafayette, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,575 to $17,298. There are also 77 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Lafayette ranging from $1,500 to $16,500.

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 $1,500 to $16,500 with an average monthly rent of $6,238.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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