Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lafayette Meadow Neighborhood of Lafayette, CA from $1,300 (17 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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Sandpiper Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Sandpiper Apartments

1180 Saranap AveWalnut Creek, CA 94595
Student Housing
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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 Park Lafayette priced from $1,350. Redwood Creek 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
Park Lafayette1 Bed 1 Bath B1BR,1BA$1,350
Redwood Creek ApartmentsRenovated1BR,1BA$1,825
The Alterra: Beautiful One-Bedroom Apartments in the Heart of Downtown Walnut CreekOne Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$2,000
The Morgan ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,070
Walnut Hill1x11BR,1BA$2,099

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lafayette Meadow, CA

As of January 23, 2026 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 $3,500. The second greatest value Lafayette Meadow apartment is the Nottingham Model at The Windsor starting at $3,539 with a $3.30 price per square foot in the Downtown Walnut Creek 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.
Ladera ApartmentsTH252BR,2.5BA$3.24
The WindsorNottingham2BR,2BA$3.30
Park Lafayette2 Bed 1.5 Bath Townhome2BR,1.5BA$3.12
1038 on SecondTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$3.02
Waymark1x1-7311BR,1BA$3.85
Atrium Downtown1x1 AL1BR,1BA$3.90
Walnut Hill1x1 Den1BR,1BA$3.41
FloraResidence 1 Luxury1BR,1BA$3.39
Alpine Park1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.61
The Morgan ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.45

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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!

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 2323 San Juan Ave listed at $2,150.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Lafayette Meadow Apartment is $1,350 at Park Lafayette.

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 $2,295 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 $3,215.

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