Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northridge Neighborhood of Lafayette, CA from $1,800 (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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Ladera Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ladera Apartments

966 Risa RdLafayette, CA 94549
property at 2486 Warren Ln

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2486 Warren Ln

Walnut CreekCA94597

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Birchwood Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Birchwood Apartments

1195 Saranap AveWalnut Creek, CA 94595
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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 1 Bed unit found at The Morgan Apartments priced from $1,895. Park Lafayette has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,970. Here are the most affordable Northridge apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Morgan ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,895
Park LafayetteStudio AStudio,1BA$1,970
Redwood Creek ApartmentsTraditional1BR,1BA$1,995
FloraResidence 1 Luxury1BR,1BA$2,282
Ladera ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$2,295

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northridge, CA

As of July 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northridge area is the $3.31 price per square foot Plan 2B Model at Lafayette Highlands in the in the Stanley neighborhood starting from $3,477. The second greatest value Northridge apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at 1038 on Second starting at $2,515 with a $2.90 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.
Lafayette HighlandsPlan 2B2BR,2BA$3.31
1038 on SecondTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.90
Town CenterOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$4.80
FloraResidence 1 Luxury1BR,1BA$3.37
Marquee at Diablo PinesA11BR,1BA$3.87
The Morgan ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.16
Redwood Creek ApartmentsRenovated1BR,1BA$4.16
Ladera ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$4.25
Sandpiper Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$5.11
Park LafayetteStudio BStudio ,1BA$5.21

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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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Northridge, Lafayette, CA

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

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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 $3,387.

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 $5,500.

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.

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