Cheap Apartments for Rent in the St Marys Estates Neighborhood of Lafayette, CA from $1,600 (27 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
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3543 Brook Street
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3543 Brook Street

3543 Brook StLafayette, CA 94549

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Birchwood Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Birchwood Apartments

1195 Saranap AveWalnut Creek, CA 94595
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2101 Donald Dr
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2101 Donald Dr

2101 Donald DrMoraga, CA 94556
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Oak Terrace
2 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Terrace

1414 Oakland BlvdWalnut Creek, CA 94596
property at 2067 Ascot Dr

$2,100 - $2,800

1 Bedroom Rentals

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2067 Ascot Dr

MoragaCA94556

St Marys Estates, Lafayette, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available St Marys Estates Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the St Marys Estates 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 St Marys Estates 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
Park LafayetteStudio BStudio,1BA$2,250
Sandpiper Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,300
Ladera ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$2,395
FloraResidence 1 Luxury1BR,1BA$2,474
1038 on SecondTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2,610
Lafayette OaksLaurel1BR,1BA$2,894
Town CenterOne Bedroom + Den1BR,1BA$3,295
Lafayette HighlandsPlan 2C2BR,2BA$3,739

Best Value Apartments for Rent in St Marys Estates, CA

As of June 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the St Marys Estates area is the $3.40 price per square foot Plan 2C Model at Lafayette Highlands in the in the Stanley neighborhood starting from $3,739. The second greatest value St Marys Estates apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at 1038 on Second starting at $2,610 with a $3.01 price per square foot in the Los Palos neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for St Marys Estates apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Lafayette HighlandsPlan 2C2BR,2BA$3.40
1038 on SecondTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$3.01
Town CenterOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$4.54
FloraResidence 1 Luxury1BR,1BA$3.65
Lafayette OaksLaurel1BR,1BA$4.45
The Morgan ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.16
Redwood Creek ApartmentsRenovated1BR,1BA$4.00
Ladera ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$4.44
Sandpiper Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$5.11
Park LafayetteStudio BStudio ,1BA$5.53

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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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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Northeastern San Francisco, CA. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and much more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap St Marys Estates Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in St Marys Estates?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in St Marys Estates is under $3,739.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in St Marys Estates?

The cheapest apartment in St Marys Estates is The Morgan Apartments which is listed at $1,895, while the average apartment in St Marys Estates costs $3,209.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in St Marys Estates?

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 St Marys Estates that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

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