
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Northridge Neighborhood of Lafayette, CA from $2,200 (42 Rentals)


Lafayette Commons

1038 on Second

Town Center

Lafayette Oaks

3470 Orchard Hill Ct

Acalanes Apartments

1050-1056 Stuart St
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3693-3695 Highland Rd

101 Lafayette Cir

3654-3658 Mosswood Dr

3789-3791 Mosswood Dr

Casa Walnut

3460 Orchard Hill Ct

Terraces of Lafayette

3703 Sundale Rd
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3626 Bickerstaff Rd

3427 Golden Gate Way

3643-3647 Walnut St

1011 Brown Ave

3616 Chestnut St

3574 Terrace Way

3585 Brook St

1007 Brown Ave
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858 Rosedale Ave

Lafayette Patio Apartments

Lafayette Highlands

Merrill Gardens at Lafayette

891-899 Bell St

3543 Brook Street

Orchard Hill

The Mill at Brown
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Flora

Marquee at Diablo Pines

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1920 Camino Verde

105 Rule Ct

Le Boulevard Apartments

Marquee at Diablo Pines
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Birchwood Apartments
Northridge, Lafayette, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Northridge?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northridge Studio Apartments | $2,127 | $1,825 | $2,220 |
| Northridge 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,531 | $1,895 | $3,609 |
Northridge 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,368 | $2,200 | $6,440 |
| Northridge 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,233 | $3,204 | $3,265 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleNorthridge, Lafayette, CA
Ranked #16
Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Northridge, Lafayette, CA
Springhill Elementary
M. H. Stanley Middle
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northridge Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Northridge?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Northridge is under $3,513.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Northridge?
The cheapest apartment in Northridge is Lafayette Commons which is listed at $2,200, while the average apartment in Northridge costs $3,232.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Northridge?
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 2 regular apartments in Northridge that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Northridge?
Cheap apartments in Northridge have an average cost of $270 which is $2,962 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northridge.
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