Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Trails Area Lafayette, CA from $1,800 (41 Rentals)

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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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1050-1056 Stuart St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1050-1056 Stuart St

1050-1056 Stuart StLafayette, CA 94549
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975 Almanor Ct
Studio Apartments

975 Almanor Ct

975 Almanor CtLafayette, CA 94549
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963 Almanor Ct
Studio Apartments

963 Almanor Ct

963 Almanor CtLafayette, CA 94549

Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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1011 Brown Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1011 Brown Ave

1011 Brown AveLafayette, CA 94549
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1007 Brown Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1007 Brown Ave

1007 Brown AveLafayette, CA 94549
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3235 Mt Diablo Ct
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3235 Mt Diablo Ct

3235 Mt Diablo CtLafayette, CA 94549
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3351 Mt Diablo Blvd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3351 Mt Diablo Blvd

3351 Mt Diablo BlvdLafayette, CA 94549

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Lafayette Pointe
Studio Apartments

Lafayette Pointe

3279 Mt Diablo CtLafayette, CA 94549
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930 Colina Ct
Studio Apartments

930 Colina Ct

930 Colina CtLafayette, CA 94549
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1015 2nd St
Studio Apartments

1015 2nd St

1015 2nd StLafayette, CA 94549

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858 Rosedale Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

858 Rosedale Ave

858 Rosedale AveLafayette, CA 94549
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Merrill Gardens at Lafayette
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Merrill Gardens at Lafayette

3454 Mt Diablo BlvdLafayette, CA 94549
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The Mill at Brown
2 Bedroom Apartments

The Mill at Brown

3408 Mt Diablo BlvdLafayette, CA 94549

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Orchard Hill
2 Bedroom Apartments

Orchard Hill

3448 Orchard Hill CtLafayette, CA 94549
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Trails Area, Lafayette, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Trails Area Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park LafayetteSycamore2BR,1BA$2,995
Lafayette HighlandsPlan 2C2BR,2BA$3,649

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Trails Area, CA

As of September 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Trails Area area is the $3.32 price per square foot Plan 2C Model at Lafayette Highlands in the in the Stanley neighborhood starting from $3,649. The second greatest value Trails Area apartment is the Sycamore Model at Park Lafayette starting at $2,995 with a $2.92 price per square foot in the Los Palos neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Trails Area apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Lafayette HighlandsPlan 2C2BR,2BA$3.32
Park LafayetteSycamore2BR,1.5BA$2.92

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Trails Area, Lafayette, CA

Ranked #30

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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2.5
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