
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sunvalley Estates Neighborhood of Lafayette, CA from $1,500 (43 Rentals)
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3523 Golden Gate Way

1038 on Second

Lafayette Commons
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15Fifty5
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Newell Vista

2318 San Juan Ave, Unit 2

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Waymark

FOUR SEASONS

Carmel House
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The Windsor

The Rise Walnut Creek

1672 Terrace Road,Walnut Crk
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Sunvalley Estates, Lafayette, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Sunvalley Estates?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunvalley Estates Studio Apartments | $2,329 | $1,775 | $3,314 |
| Sunvalley Estates 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,586 | $1,925 | $4,251 |
| Sunvalley Estates 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,143 | $1,995 | $5,725 |
| Sunvalley Estates 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,289 | $3,204 | $7,145 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 43 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Sunvalley Estates Neighborhood of Lafayette, CA.
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Cheapest Available Sunvalley Estates Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Sunvalley Estates area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Alterra: Beautiful One-Bedroom Apartments in the Heart of Downtown Walnut Creek priced from $1,895. Castlewood Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,900. Here are the most affordable Sunvalley Estates apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Alterra: Beautiful One-Bedroom Apartments in the Heart of Downtown Walnut Creek | One Bedroom Partial Reno | 1BR,1BA | $1,895 |
| Castlewood Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,900 |
| Diablo Pointe Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,925 |
| Oak & Iron | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath C - 114 Sharene | 1BR,1BA | $1,940 |
| 15Fifty5 | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,985 |
| Newell Vista | ne-1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,995 |
| Birchwood Apartments | Unit 6: 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,000 |
| Park Lafayette | 1 Bed 1 Bath A | 1BR,1BA | $2,005 |
| Waymark | 0x1-512 | Studio,1BA | $2,030 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sunvalley Estates, CA
As of December 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Sunvalley Estates area is the $2.69 price per square foot Plan 2B Model at Agora at South Main in the in the Downtown Walnut Creek neighborhood starting from $4,367. The second greatest value Sunvalley Estates apartment is the Two Bedroom Two Bath Model at 3543 Brook Street starting at $2,850 with a $2.34 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agora at South Main | Plan 2B | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.69 |
| 3543 Brook Street | Two Bedroom Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.34 |
| 3448 OHC | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.79 |
| Villas at San Miguel | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.66 |
| Shutters Apartments | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.61 |
| Vista Terrace Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.99 |
| Walnut Terrace | 1x1 Balcony | 1BR,1BA | $2.93 |
| 2318 San Juan Ave, Unit 2 | 2318 San Juan Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.66 |
| Newell Vista | ne-1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.85 |
| Birchwood Apartments | Unit 6: 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.96 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSunvalley Estates, Lafayette, CA
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Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Sunvalley Estates, Lafayette, CA
Parkmead Elementary
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 Castlewood Apartments listed at $1,900.
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 The Alterra: Beautiful One-Bedroom Apartments in the Heart of Downtown Walnut Creek.
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.
What is the most affordable Sunvalley Estates Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Sunvalley Estates Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 1038 on Second and starts from $3,225.
Expert Rental Resources
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