Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Olympic Oaks Neighborhood of Lafayette, CA from $1,700 (29 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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$2,500

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320 N Civic Dr, Unit #202

320 N Civic Dr
Walnut CreekCA94596
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Birchwood Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Birchwood Apartments

1195 Saranap AveWalnut Creek, CA 94595
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The Alterra
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Alterra

1200 Alpine RdWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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Oak Terrace
2 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Terrace

1414 Oakland BlvdWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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$2,349 - $3,000

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450 N Civic Dr

Walnut CreekCA94596

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Olympic Oaks, Lafayette, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Olympic Oaks Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Olympic Oaks area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at Redwood Creek Apartments priced from $1,750. 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 Olympic Oaks apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Redwood Creek ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,750
The Morgan ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,895
2323 San Juan AveStudioStudio,1BA$2,100
The AlterraOne Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$2,150
Park LafayetteStudio BStudio,1BA$2,250
Walnut Hill1x11BR,1BA$2,288
Sandpiper Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,300
FloraResidence 1 Luxury1BR,1BA$2,445
Waymark0x1-513Studio,1BA$2,637
Atrium Downtown1x1 AL1BR,1BA$2,649

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Olympic Oaks, CA

As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Olympic Oaks area is the $3.74 price per square foot Plan 2A Model at Agora at South Main in the in the Downtown Walnut Creek neighborhood starting from $4,527. The second greatest value Olympic Oaks apartment is the Plan 2C Model at Lafayette Highlands starting at $3,099 with a $2.82 price per square foot in the Stanley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Olympic Oaks apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Agora at South MainPlan 2A2BR,2BA$3.74
Lafayette HighlandsPlan 2C2BR,2BA$2.82
1038 on SecondThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$2.93
Town CenterOne Bedroom + Den1BR,1BA$3.63
The MercerPlan 1A1BR,1.5BA$3.92
Hillside Terrace2x1 A2BR,1BA$3.43
Atrium Downtown1x1 AL21BR,1BA$3.99
FloraResidence 1 Luxury1BR,1BA$3.62
Walnut Hill1x11BR,1BA$3.66
The Morgan ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.16

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Olympic Oaks Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Olympic Oaks?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Olympic Oaks is under $2,649.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Olympic Oaks?

The cheapest apartment in Olympic Oaks is The Morgan Apartments which is listed at $1,895, while the average apartment in Olympic Oaks costs $3,265.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Olympic Oaks?

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 Olympic Oaks 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 Olympic Oaks?

Cheap apartments in Olympic Oaks have an average cost of $107 which is $3,158 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Olympic Oaks.

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