Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lafayette Meadow Neighborhood of Lafayette, CA from $1,800 (27 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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2486 Warren Ln

Walnut CreekCA94597
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2318 San Juan Ave, Unit 1
$1,895
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2318 San Juan Ave, Unit 1

2318 San Juan AveWalnut Creek, CA 94597
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Vaya
$2,428 - $4,442
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1800 Lacassie AveWalnut 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

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 1 Bed unit found at The Morgan Apartments priced from $1,895. Park Lafayette has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,970. Here are the most affordable Lafayette Meadow apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Morgan ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,895
Park LafayetteStudio AStudio,1BA$1,970
Alterra ApartmentsOne Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$2,095
The MeridianOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,210
Redwood Creek ApartmentsTraditional1BR,1BA$2,295
Ladera ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$2,295
Sandpiper Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,300
FloraResidence 1 Luxury1BR,1BA$2,345
Park Place Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2,395

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lafayette Meadow, CA

As of July 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lafayette Meadow area is the $3.37 price per square foot Nottingham Model at The Windsor in the in the Downtown Walnut Creek neighborhood starting from $3,616. The second greatest value Lafayette Meadow apartment is the Plan 2B Model at Lafayette Highlands starting at $3,519 with a $3.35 price per square foot in the Stanley 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.
The WindsorNottingham2BR,2BA$3.37
Lafayette HighlandsPlan 2B2BR,2BA$3.35
Alpine Park1 Bedroom with Loft1BR,1BA$3.50
1038 on SecondTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.90
Atrium Downtown1x1 AL1BR,1BA$4.08
The MeridianOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.05
Park Place Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$3.30
FloraResidence 1 Luxury1BR,1BA$3.47
The Morgan ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.16
2318 San Juan Ave, Unit 12318 San Juan Ave1BR,1BA$3.16

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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 Park Lafayette listed at $1,970.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Lafayette Meadow Apartment is $1,895 at The Morgan 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 $2,515 at 1038 on Second.

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