Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Woodborough Neighborhood of Lafayette, CA from $800 (40 Rentals)

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858 Rosedale Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

858 Rosedale Ave

858 Rosedale AveLafayette, CA 94549
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3620 Bickerstaff Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

3620 Bickerstaff Rd

3620 Bickerstaff RdLafayette, CA 94549
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$1,800

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185 Sierra Dr, Unit Greenwood Condos

185 Sierra Dr
Walnut CreekCA94596

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Carmel Pines
1 Bedroom Apartments

Carmel Pines

1770 Carmel DrWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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IMT Pleasant Hill
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

IMT Pleasant Hill

225 Coggins DrPleasant Hill, CA 94523
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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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2323 San Juan Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2323 San Juan Ave

2323 San Juan AveWalnut Creek, CA 94597
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Walnut Creek Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Walnut Creek Apartments

1595 Sunnyvale AveWalnut Creek, CA 94597
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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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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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Woodborough, Lafayette, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Woodborough Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Woodborough area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at Park Regency Apartments priced from $1,816. Newell Vista has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,835. Here are the most affordable Woodborough apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park Regency ApartmentsThe Cambridge C2Studio,1BA$1,816
Newell Vistane-stuStudio,1BA$1,835
The MeridianOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,999
Diablo Oaks Apartments1 Bedroom/ 1Bath1BR,1BA$2,100
IMT Pleasant HillA21BR,1BA$2,110
North Main ApartmentsNorth Main 2x12BR,1BA$2,157
Park LafayetteStudio BStudio,1BA$2,160
Caprice Apartments1/11BR,1BA$2,200
Kingston Place ApartmentsCantabury2BR,1BA$2,295
Vista Terrace Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Woodborough, CA

As of August 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Woodborough area is the $3.06 price per square foot 2Bed/2Bath Model at Geary Road Townhomes in the in the Gregory Gardens neighborhood starting from $3,825. The second greatest value Woodborough apartment is the 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath A - 114 Sharene Model at Oak & Iron starting at $2,580 with a $2.72 price per square foot in the Downtown Walnut Creek neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Woodborough apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Geary Road Townhomes2Bed/2Bath2BR,2BA$3.06
Oak & Iron2 Bedroom, 1 Bath A - 114 Sharene2BR,1.5BA$2.72
Shutters Apartments2x22BR,2BA$2.61
North Main ApartmentsNorth Main 2x12BR,1BA$2.40
130 Village Ct, Unit 130 Village Ct130 Village Ct2BR,1BA$2.94
Kingston Place ApartmentsCantabury2BR,1.5BA$2.55
The Arbors2 Bdrm/1bth 1st Floor2BR,1BA$3.00
Diablo Oaks Apartments1 Bedroom/ 1Bath1BR,1BA$2.69
The MeridianOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.76
Newell Vistane-1x11BR,1BA$2.87

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers works hard to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, 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 proximity to parks, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, family-friendly amenities, proximity to transit, 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 Woodborough Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Woodborough?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Woodborough is under $2,300.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Woodborough?

The cheapest apartment in Woodborough is The Meridian which is listed at $1,999, while the average apartment in Woodborough costs $2,862.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Woodborough?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 4 regular apartments in Woodborough that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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