Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sunvalley Estates Neighborhood of Lafayette, CA from $1,200 (30 Rentals)

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858 Rosedale Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

858 Rosedale Ave

858 Rosedale AveLafayette, CA 94549
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Sandpiper Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Sandpiper Apartments

1180 Saranap AveWalnut Creek, CA 94595
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Ming Tree Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Ming Tree Apartments

115 Sharene LnWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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Ygnacio Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ygnacio Village

1295 Homestead AveWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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Oak Terrace
2 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Terrace

1414 Oakland BlvdWalnut Creek, CA 94596

Sunvalley Estates, Lafayette, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Sunvalley Estates Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Sunvalley Estates area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at Shutters Apartments priced from $1,575. FOUR SEASONS has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,850. Here are the most affordable Sunvalley Estates apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Shutters ApartmentsSTUDIOStudio,1BA$1,575
FOUR SEASONSA - STUDIO 462Studio,1BA$1,850
Park Place ApartmentsJunior 1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,895
Diablo Pointe ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,900
Castlewood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,900
The Alterra: Beautiful One-Bedroom ApartmentsOne Bedroom Partial Reno1BR,1BA$1,950
The Retreat at Walnut CreekStudioStudio,1BA$2,006
Oak & Iron1 Bedroom, 1 Bath C - 114 Sharene1BR,1BA$2,030
The Arbor1bdrm/1bth1BR,1BA$2,095
Vista Terrace Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sunvalley Estates, CA

As of June 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Sunvalley Estates area is the $3.18 price per square foot 1701 San Miguel Dr Model at 1701 San Miguel Dr, Unit 1701 in the in the Downtown Walnut Creek neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value Sunvalley Estates apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Villas at Sierra starting at $2,450 with a $2.58 price per square foot in the Downtown Walnut Creek neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sunvalley Estates apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1701 San Miguel Dr, Unit 17011701 San Miguel Dr2BR,1BA$3.18
Villas at Sierra2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.58
3433 Golden Gate Way, Unit 13433 Golden Gate Way2BR,1BA$2.85
Walnut Hill2x12BR,1BA$2.76
Park Lafayette1 Bed 1 Bath A1BR,1BA$3.12
Park Place ApartmentsP 1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$3.01
Birchwood ApartmentsUpstairs with Balcony1BR,1BA$3.11
The Arbor1bdrm/1bth1BR,1BA$3.17
Oak & Iron1 Bedroom, 1 Bath C - 114 Sharene1BR,1BA$3.17
Diablo Pointe ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.22

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Sunvalley Estates, Lafayette, CA

Ranked #4

Among neighborhoods in Lafayette, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website is proud to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities and towns across the United States, including Lafayette. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Sunvalley Estates Neighborhood in Lafayette, CA

Walk Score®

31 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

14 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sunvalley Estates Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Sunvalley Estates?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Sunvalley Estates is at Shutters Apartments listed at $1,575.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Sunvalley Estates Apartment is $1,895 at Park Place Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Sunvalley Estates is starting from $2,195 at Shutters Apartments.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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