Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northridge Neighborhood of Lafayette, CA from $1,800 (85 Rentals)

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3470 Orchard Hill Ct
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3470 Orchard Hill Ct

3470 Orchard Hill CtLafayette, CA 94549
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940 Hough Ave
Studio Apartments

940 Hough Ave

940 Hough AveLafayette, CA 94549
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3652 Chestnut St
Studio Apartments

3652 Chestnut St

3652 Chestnut StLafayette, CA 94549

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1050-1056 Stuart St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1050-1056 Stuart St

1050-1056 Stuart StLafayette, CA 94549
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907 Bell St
Studio Apartments

907 Bell St

907 Bell StLafayette, CA 94549
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918 Dewing Ave
Studio Apartments

918 Dewing Ave

918 Dewing AveLafayette, CA 94549
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932 Dewing Ave
Studio Apartments

932 Dewing Ave

932 Dewing AveLafayette, CA 94549

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3580 Brook St
Studio Apartments

3580 Brook St

3580 Brook StLafayette, CA 94549
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Casa Walnut
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Casa Walnut

3653-3659 Walnut StLafayette, CA 94549
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101 Lafayette Cir
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

101 Lafayette Cir

101 Lafayette CirLafayette, CA 94549

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3622 Chestnut St
Studio Apartments

3622 Chestnut St

3622 Chestnut StLafayette, CA 94549
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963 Almanor Ct
Studio Apartments

963 Almanor Ct

963 Almanor CtLafayette, CA 94549
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920 Dewing Ave
Studio Apartments

920 Dewing Ave

920 Dewing AveLafayette, CA 94549
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3672 Mosswood Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

3672 Mosswood Dr

3672 Mosswood DrLafayette, CA 94549

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3703 Sundale Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

3703 Sundale Rd

3703 Sundale RdLafayette, CA 94549
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975 Almanor Ct
Studio Apartments

975 Almanor Ct

975 Almanor CtLafayette, CA 94549
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3643-3647 Walnut St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3643-3647 Walnut St

3643-3647 Walnut StLafayette, CA 94549
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3616 Chestnut St
2 Bedroom Apartments

3616 Chestnut St

3616 Chestnut StLafayette, CA 94549
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3574 Terrace Way
2 Bedroom Apartments

3574 Terrace Way

3574 Terrace WayLafayette, CA 94549
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3585 Brook St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3585 Brook St

3585 Brook StLafayette, CA 94549
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3639 Walnut St
Studio Apartments

3639 Walnut St

3639 Walnut StLafayette, CA 94549
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80 Lafayette Cir
Studio Apartments

80 Lafayette Cir

80 Lafayette CirLafayette, CA 94549

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Northridge, Lafayette, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Northridge Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Northridge area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at Redwood Creek Apartments priced from $1,825. The Morgan Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,895. Here are the most affordable Northridge apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Redwood Creek ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,825
The Morgan ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,895
Park LafayetteStudio CStudio,1BA$2,120
Lafayette Commons2x1 Deluxe2BR,1BA$2,200
Sandpiper Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,300
Ladera ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$2,395
FloraResidence 1 Luxury1BR,1BA$2,484
Marquee at Diablo PinesA11BR,1BA$2,495
1038 on SecondTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2,610
rutherfordlivingapartmentscawalnut-creekmarqueeB12BR,1BA$2,995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northridge, CA

As of May 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northridge area is the $3.01 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at 1038 on Second in the in the Los Palos neighborhood starting from $2,610. The second greatest value Northridge apartment is the One Bedroom Model at Town Center starting at $3,513 with a $4.56 price per square foot in the Los Palos neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Northridge apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1038 on SecondTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$3.01
Town CenterOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$4.56
Lafayette Commons2x1 Deluxe2BR,1BA$3.26
FloraResidence 1 Luxury1BR,1BA$3.67
Marquee at Diablo PinesA11BR,1BA$3.87
Redwood Creek ApartmentsRenovated1BR,1BA$4.16
The Morgan ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.16
Ladera ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$4.44
Sandpiper Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$5.11
Park LafayetteStudio CStudio ,1BA$5.86

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers is happy to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities across the United States and customized analysis for Northeastern San Francisco. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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 $2,995.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Northridge?

The cheapest apartment in Northridge is The Morgan Apartments which is listed at $1,895, 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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