Cheap Apartments for Rent in the St Marys Estates Neighborhood of Lafayette, CA from $1,600 (23 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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1422 S Villa Way, Unit South Villa

1422 S Villa Way
Walnut CreekCA94595
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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

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 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 $1,960. Here are the most affordable St Marys Estates apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Morgan ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,895
Park LafayetteStudio AStudio,1BA$1,960
The MeridianOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,210
Redwood Creek ApartmentsTraditional1BR,1BA$2,295
Ladera ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$2,295

Best Value Apartments for Rent in St Marys Estates, CA

As of July 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the St Marys Estates area is the $3.32 price per square foot Plan 2B Model at Lafayette Highlands in the in the Stanley neighborhood starting from $3,487. The second greatest value St Marys Estates 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 St Marys Estates apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Lafayette HighlandsPlan 2B2BR,2BA$3.32
1038 on SecondTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.90
Town CenterOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$4.69
The MeridianOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.05
FloraResidence 1 Luxury1BR,1BA$3.49
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$4.98

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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 $3,609.

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.

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