Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lafayette Meadow Neighborhood of Lafayette, CA from $1,700 (33 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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Ladera Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ladera Apartments

966 Risa RdLafayette, CA 94549
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3543 Brook Street
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3543 Brook Street

3543 Brook StLafayette, CA 94549
property at 2486 Warren Ln

$800

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2486 Warren Ln

Walnut CreekCA94597

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property at 1315 Alma Ave

$2,600

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 15

1315 Alma Ave, Unit 446

1315 Alma Ave
Walnut CreekCA94596

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Atrium Downtown
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$2,649 - $3,363
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Atrium Downtown

1812 Trinity AveWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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Vaya
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$2,744 - $4,221
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1800 Lacassie AveWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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The 1960
$2,780 - $9,456
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The 1960

1960 N Main StWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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Birchwood Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Birchwood Apartments

1195 Saranap AveWalnut Creek, CA 94595
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Oak Terrace
2 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Terrace

1414 Oakland BlvdWalnut Creek, CA 94596

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Lafayette Meadow, Lafayette, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Lafayette Meadow Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lafayette Meadow area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at Redwood Creek Apartments priced from $1,750. Park Place Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,825. Here are the most affordable Lafayette Meadow apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Redwood Creek ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,750
Park Place ApartmentsH Junior1BR,1BA$1,825
The Morgan ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,895
2323 San Juan AveStudioStudio,1BA$2,100
Park LafayetteStudio BStudio,1BA$2,250
Walnut Hill1x11BR,1BA$2,288
Sandpiper Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,300
Ladera ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$2,395
15Fifty5Design EA Premier 3Studio,1BA$2,422
FloraResidence 1 Luxury1BR,1BA$2,484

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lafayette Meadow, CA

As of June 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lafayette Meadow area is the $3.40 price per square foot Plan 2C Model at Lafayette Highlands in the in the Stanley neighborhood starting from $3,739. The second greatest value Lafayette Meadow apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at 1038 on Second starting at $2,610 with a $3.01 price per square foot in the Los Palos neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lafayette Meadow apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Lafayette HighlandsPlan 2C2BR,2BA$3.40
1038 on SecondTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$3.01
Hillside Terrace2x1 A2BR,1BA$3.43
Atrium Downtown1x1 AL21BR,1BA$3.99
FloraResidence 1 Luxury1BR,1BA$3.67
Walnut Hill1x11BR,1BA$3.66
Redwood Creek ApartmentsRenovated1BR,1BA$4.00
The Morgan ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.16
2323 San Juan AveStudioStudio ,1BA$4.20
Park Place ApartmentsH Junior1BR,1BA$3.99

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ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across California and customized analysis for Northeast San Francisco, CA. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places to raise kids, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lafayette Meadow Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Lafayette Meadow?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Lafayette Meadow is at Redwood Creek Apartments listed at $1,750.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Lafayette Meadow Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Lafayette Meadow Apartment is $1,825 at Park Place Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Lafayette Meadow Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Lafayette Meadow is starting from $2,610 at 1038 on Second.

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