
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lafayette Meadow Neighborhood of Lafayette, CA from $1,500 (21 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Lafayette Meadow area of Lafayette.


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Lafayette Meadow, Lafayette, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lafayette Meadow?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Lafayette Meadow Studio Apartments | $2,759 | $1,768 | $10,000+ |
Lafayette Meadow 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,880 | $1,895 | $10,000+ |
Lafayette Meadow 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,339 | $2,095 | $10,000+ |
Lafayette Meadow 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,768 | $2,895 | $7,238 |
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There are currently 21 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Lafayette Meadow Neighborhood of Lafayette, CA.
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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 Park Place Apartments priced from $1,895. Birchwood Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,000. Here are the most affordable Lafayette Meadow apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Park Place Apartments | Junior 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,895 |
Birchwood Apartments | Upstairs with Balcony | 1BR,1BA | $2,000 |
The Morgan Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,150 |
The Alterra: Beautiful One-Bedroom Apartments | One Bedroom Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $2,195 |
Lafayette Commons | 2x1 Deluxe | 2BR,1BA | $2,200 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lafayette Meadow, CA
As of June 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lafayette Meadow area is the $3.24 price per square foot TH25 Model at Ladera Apartments in the in the Campolindo neighborhood starting from $3,495. The second greatest value Lafayette Meadow apartment is the Plan B-1 Model at Lafayette Highlands starting at $2,947 with a $3.09 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Ladera Apartments | TH25 | 2BR,2.5BA | $3.24 |
Lafayette Highlands | Plan B-1 | 2BR,1BA | $3.09 |
The Mercer | Plan 1A | 1BR,1.5BA | $3.70 |
3433 Golden Gate Way, Unit 1 | 3433 Golden Gate Way | 2BR,1BA | $2.85 |
Walnut Hill | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.76 |
Park Lafayette | 1 Bed 1 Bath A | 1BR,1BA | $3.19 |
Lafayette Commons | 2x1 Deluxe | 2BR,1BA | $3.26 |
Birchwood Apartments | Upstairs with Balcony | 1BR,1BA | $2.96 |
The Morgan Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.58 |
Park Place Apartments | Loft | 1BR,1BA | $3.66 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleLafayette Meadow, Lafayette, CA
Ranked #11
Among neighborhoods in Lafayette, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Lafayette Meadow, Lafayette, CA
Springhill Elementary
M. H. Stanley Middle
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Getting Around the Lafayette Meadow Neighborhood in Lafayette, CA
Walk Score®
54 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
48 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lafayette Meadow Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Lafayette Meadow?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Lafayette Meadow is under $2,428.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lafayette Meadow?
The cheapest apartment in Lafayette Meadow is Park Place Apartments which is listed at $1,895, while the average apartment in Lafayette Meadow costs $6,400.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lafayette Meadow?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 7 regular apartments in Lafayette Meadow that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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