Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lafayette Meadow Neighborhood of Lafayette, CA from $1,800 (30 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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Sandpiper Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Sandpiper Apartments

1180 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 1 Bed unit found at Redwood Creek Apartments priced from $1,825. The Alterra: Beautiful One-Bedroom Apartments in the Heart of Downtown Walnut Creek has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,895. Here are the most affordable Lafayette Meadow apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Redwood Creek ApartmentsTraditional1BR,1BA$1,825
The Alterra: Beautiful One-Bedroom Apartments in the Heart of Downtown Walnut CreekOne Bedroom Partial Reno1BR,1BA$1,895
15Fifty5S1AStudio,1BA$1,994
Park Lafayette1 Bed 1 Bath A1BR,1BA$1,995
Birchwood ApartmentsUnit 6: 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,000
Waymark0x1-512Studio,1BA$2,030
The Morgan ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,070
Walnut Hill1x11BR,1BA$2,078
The MeridianOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,235

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lafayette Meadow, CA

As of December 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lafayette Meadow area is the $2.34 price per square foot Two Bedroom Two Bath Model at 3543 Brook Street in the in the Los Palos neighborhood starting from $2,850. The second greatest value Lafayette Meadow apartment is the Residence 6 Luxury Model at Flora starting at $2,978 with a $3.04 price per square foot in the Saranap 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.
3543 Brook StreetTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$2.34
FloraResidence 6 Luxury2BR,2BA$3.04
3448 OHC2x12BR,1BA$2.79
1038 on SecondTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$3.02
2318 San Juan Ave, Unit 22318 San Juan Ave2BR,1BA$2.66
Lafayette HighlandsPlan 1A1BR,1BA$3.17
The MeridianOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.08
Park Place Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$3.17
Birchwood ApartmentsUnit 6: 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.96
Redwood Creek ApartmentsTraditional1BR,1BA$3.04

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Lafayette Meadow, Lafayette, CA

Ranked #11

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

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!

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?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 15Fifty5 listed at $1,985.

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 Redwood Creek 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 $2,410 at Park Lafayette.

What is the most affordable Lafayette Meadow Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Lafayette Meadow Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 1038 on Second and starts from $3,225.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!