Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Upper Happy Valley Area Lafayette, CA from $1,800 (44 Rentals)

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3620 Bickerstaff Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

3620 Bickerstaff Rd

3620 Bickerstaff RdLafayette, CA 94549
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3652 Chestnut St
Studio Apartments

3652 Chestnut St

3652 Chestnut StLafayette, CA 94549
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101 Lafayette Cir
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

101 Lafayette Cir

101 Lafayette CirLafayette, CA 94549
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Casa Walnut
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Casa Walnut

3653-3659 Walnut StLafayette, CA 94549
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918 Dewing Ave
Studio Apartments

918 Dewing Ave

918 Dewing AveLafayette, CA 94549
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932 Dewing Ave
Studio Apartments

932 Dewing Ave

932 Dewing AveLafayette, CA 94549
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907 Bell St
Studio Apartments

907 Bell St

907 Bell StLafayette, CA 94549
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3580 Brook St
Studio Apartments

3580 Brook St

3580 Brook StLafayette, CA 94549
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3672 Mosswood Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

3672 Mosswood Dr

3672 Mosswood DrLafayette, CA 94549
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940 Hough Ave
Studio Apartments

940 Hough Ave

940 Hough AveLafayette, CA 94549
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3622 Chestnut St
Studio Apartments

3622 Chestnut St

3622 Chestnut StLafayette, CA 94549
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920 Dewing Ave
Studio Apartments

920 Dewing Ave

920 Dewing AveLafayette, CA 94549
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3643-3647 Walnut St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3643-3647 Walnut St

3643-3647 Walnut StLafayette, CA 94549
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891-899 Bell St
2 Bedroom Apartments

891-899 Bell St

891-899 Bell StLafayette, CA 94549
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3703 Sundale Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

3703 Sundale Rd

3703 Sundale 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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3616 Chestnut St
2 Bedroom Apartments

3616 Chestnut St

3616 Chestnut StLafayette, CA 94549
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3585 Brook St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3585 Brook St

3585 Brook StLafayette, CA 94549
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3578 Terrace Way
Studio Apartments

3578 Terrace Way

3578 Terrace WayLafayette, CA 94549
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3639 Walnut St
Studio Apartments

3639 Walnut St

3639 Walnut StLafayette, CA 94549
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80 Lafayette Cir
Studio Apartments

80 Lafayette Cir

80 Lafayette CirLafayette, CA 94549
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3574 Terrace Way
2 Bedroom Apartments

3574 Terrace Way

3574 Terrace WayLafayette, CA 94549
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3603 Chestnut St
Studio Apartments

3603 Chestnut St

3603 Chestnut StLafayette, CA 94549
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11-19 Moraga Way
1 Bedroom Apartments

11-19 Moraga Way

11-19 Moraga WayOrinda, CA 94563
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27 Los Dedos Rd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

27 Los Dedos Rd

27 Los Dedos RdOrinda, CA 94563

Upper Happy Valley Area, Lafayette, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Upper Happy Valley Area Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Upper Happy Valley Area area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Redwood Creek Apartments priced from $1,825. The Morgan Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,070. Here are the most affordable Upper Happy Valley Area apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Redwood Creek ApartmentsTraditional1BR,1BA$1,825
The Morgan ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,070
Town CenterOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,832
3543 Brook StreetTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$2,950
Lafayette OaksOak2BR,2BA$3,397
Ladera ApartmentsTH252BR,2BA$3,495

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Upper Happy Valley Area, CA

As of October 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Upper Happy Valley Area area is the $2.42 price per square foot Two Bedroom Two Bath Model at 3543 Brook Street in the in the Los Palos neighborhood starting from $2,950. The second greatest value Upper Happy Valley Area apartment is the Two Bedroom - Plan C Model at Town Center starting at $4,310 with a $3.87 price per square foot in the Los Palos neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Upper Happy Valley Area apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3543 Brook StreetTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$2.42
Town CenterTwo Bedroom - Plan C2BR,2BA$3.87
3751 Mosswood Dr, Unit 3751 Mosswood Dr3751 Mosswood Dr3BR,2BA$3.36
Ladera ApartmentsTH252BR,2.5BA$3.24
Lafayette OaksOak2BR,2BA$3.24
Redwood Creek ApartmentsTraditional1BR,1BA$3.04
The Morgan ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.45

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Upper Happy Valley Area, Lafayette, CA

Ranked #33

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Upper Happy Valley Area Neighborhood in Lafayette, CA

Walk Score®

6 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

7 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Upper Happy Valley Area Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Upper Happy Valley Area Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Upper Happy Valley Area Apartment is $1,825 at Redwood Creek Apartments.

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