Cheap Homes for Rent in Olympic Oaks Neighborhood of Lafayette, CA from $1,200 (10 Rentals)

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property at 320 N Civic Dr

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 1

320 N Civic Dr, Unit #202

320 N Civic Dr
Walnut CreekCA94596
property at 1315 Alma Ave

$2,600

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 15

1315 Alma Ave, Unit 446

1315 Alma Ave
Walnut CreekCA94596

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Cheapest Available Olympic Oaks Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Olympic Oaks area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Morgan Apartments priced from $1,895. Redwood Creek 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
The Morgan ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,895
Redwood Creek ApartmentsTraditional1BR,1BA$1,895
2323 San Juan AveStudioStudio,1BA$2,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Olympic Oaks, CA

As of June 21, 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 $3,307 with a $3.01 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$3.01
The WindsorNottingham2BR,2BA$3.69
Alpine Park1 Bedroom with Loft1BR,1BA$3.50
The MercerPlan 1A1BR,1.5BA$3.92
1038 on SecondTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$3.01
Hillside Terrace2x1 A2BR,1BA$3.43
FloraResidence 1 Luxury1BR,1BA$3.56
Walnut Hill1x11BR,1BA$3.68
The Morgan ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.16

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Frequently Asked Questions about Olympic Oaks

What type of rentals are currently available in Olympic Oaks?

There are currently 298 Apartments for Rent in Olympic Oaks, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,895 to $5,702. There are also 29 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Olympic Oaks ranging from $1,250 to $6,800.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Olympic Oaks?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Olympic Oaks ranges from $1,250 to $6,800 with an average monthly rent of $4,329.

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