Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sunvalley Estates Neighborhood of Lafayette, CA from $1,500 (50 Rentals)

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858 Rosedale Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

858 Rosedale Ave

858 Rosedale AveLafayette, CA 94549
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property at 320 N Civic Dr
$2,500

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Base Rent$2,500

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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320 N Civic Dr, Unit #202

320 N Civic Dr
Walnut CreekCA94596
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Vaya
$2,590 - $4,411

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Base Rent$2,590 - $4,411

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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Vaya

1800 Lacassie AveWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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The Windsor
$2,619 - $3,635

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Base Rent$2,619 - $3,635

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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 26

The Windsor

2383 N Main StWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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303 Masters Ct, Unit 2
$2,700

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Base Rent$2,700

Total Monthly Price$2,700
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 15

303 Masters Ct, Unit 2

303 Masters CtWalnut Creek, CA 94598
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Carmel Pines
1 Bedroom Apartments

Carmel Pines

1770 Carmel DrWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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Diablo Villa Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Diablo Villa Apartments

1300 Creekside DrWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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Ming Tree Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Ming Tree Apartments

115 Sharene LnWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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Birchwood Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Birchwood Apartments

1195 Saranap AveWalnut Creek, CA 94595
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Casa Sierra
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Casa Sierra

148 Sierra DrWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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Caprice Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Caprice Apartments

1726 Lacassie AveWalnut 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
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Sandpiper Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sandpiper Apartments

1180 Saranap AveWalnut Creek, CA 94595
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Westcliffe Trail
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Westcliffe Trail

2320 Westcliffe LnWalnut Creek, CA 94597
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Flora
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Flora

140 Flora AveWalnut Creek, CA 94595
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Carmel House
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Carmel House

1756 Carmel DrWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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Villas at Sierra
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Villas at Sierra

137 Sierra DrWalnut Creek, CA 94596

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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 Newell Vista priced from $1,835. Castlewood Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,925. Here are the most affordable Sunvalley Estates apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Newell Vistane-stuStudio,1BA$1,835
Castlewood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,925
Caprice Apartments1/11BR,1BA$2,200
Ygnacio VillageA11BR,1BA$2,259
Vista Terrace Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2,300
Westcliffe TrailS1Studio,1BA$2,315
Shutters Apartments2x22BR,2BA$2,350
Stoneridge Luxury Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath B1BR,1BA$2,372
Oak & Iron1 Bedroom, 1 Bath E - 1307 Mt Pisgah1BR,1BA$2,395
Diablo Pointe ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Split-Level2BR,1BA$2,430

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sunvalley Estates, CA

As of September 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sunvalley Estates area is the $2.43 price per square foot 129 Margarido Dr Model at 129 Margarido Dr, Unit 129 in the in the Downtown Walnut Creek neighborhood starting from $3,400. The second greatest value Sunvalley Estates apartment is the 2 Bed 1.5 Bath Townhome Model at Park Lafayette starting at $3,090 with a $3.01 price per square foot in the Los Palos 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.
129 Margarido Dr, Unit 129129 Margarido Dr3BR,2BA$2.43
Park Lafayette2 Bed 1.5 Bath Townhome2BR,1.5BA$3.01
Diablo Pointe ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Split-Level2BR,1BA$2.46
Villas at Sierra2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.63
Shutters Apartments2x22BR,2BA$2.61
130 Village Ct, Unit 130 Village Ct130 Village Ct2BR,1BA$2.94
The Arbors2 Bdrm/1bth 1st Floor2BR,1BA$2.78
The MeridianTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.94
Creekside Terrace2BD, 1BTH2BR,1BA$3.09
Newell Vistane-1x11BR,1BA$2.87

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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!

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 Newell Vista listed at $1,835.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Sunvalley Estates Apartment is $2,008 at Newell Vista.

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 $2,350 at Shutters Apartments.

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