Cheap Apartments for Rent in the St Marys Estates Neighborhood of Lafayette, CA from $1,600 (27 Rentals)

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property at 3530 Deer Hill Rd

$2,050

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$2,050

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 23

3530 Deer Hill Rd, Unit A, Unit A

3530 Deer Hill Rd
LafayetteCA94549

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property at 1110 Glen Rd

$2,900

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1110 Glen Rd

LafayetteCA94549
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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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3470 Orchard Hill Ct
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3470 Orchard Hill Ct

3470 Orchard Hill CtLafayette, CA 94549
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Sandpiper Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Sandpiper Apartments

1180 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
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680 Moraga Rd
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

680 Moraga Rd

680 Moraga RdMoraga, CA 94556
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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 Redwood Creek Apartments priced from $1,925. Park Lafayette has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,970. Here are the most affordable St Marys Estates apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Redwood Creek ApartmentsTraditional1BR,1BA$1,925
Park LafayetteStudioStudio,1BA$1,970
The Morgan ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,995
The MeridianOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,199
Lafayette Commons2x1 Deluxe2BR,1BA$2,200
Ladera ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$2,395
Vio at MoragaTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2,550
1038 on SecondThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$3,225
Town CenterOne Bedroom + Den1BR,1BA$3,304
Lafayette OaksOak2BR,2BA$3,407

Best Value Apartments for Rent in St Marys Estates, CA

As of April 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the St Marys Estates area is the $3.02 price per square foot Three Bedroom Model at Vio at Moraga in the in the School Tree neighborhood starting from $3,650. The second greatest value St Marys Estates apartment is the Three Bedroom Model at 1038 on Second starting at $3,225 with a $2.93 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.
Vio at MoragaThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$3.02
1038 on SecondThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$2.93
Lafayette OaksOak2BR,2BA$3.24
Town CenterOne Bedroom + Den1BR,1BA$3.63
The MeridianOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.03
Redwood Creek Apartments2x1 Reno2BR,1BA$3.72
Lafayette Commons2x1 Deluxe2BR,1BA$3.26
The Morgan ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.33
Ladera ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$4.44
Park LafayetteStudioStudio ,1BA$4.70

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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

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom St Marys Estates Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom St Marys Estates Apartment is $1,925 at Redwood Creek Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom St Marys Estates Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in St Marys Estates is starting from $2,200 at Lafayette Commons.

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