Rental terms in Lafayette as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.
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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette Short-term Studio Apartments | $2,509 | $1,665 | $4,463 |
| Lafayette Short-term 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,068 | $1,800 | $8,282 |
| Lafayette Short-term 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,610 | $2,150 | $10,000+ |
| Lafayette Short-term 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,581 | $3,185 | $9,630 |
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Write a ReviewLafayette in Contra Costa County is one of the best places to live in California. Lafayette has a distinctly suburban vibe, but it is close enough to Oakland and San Francisco for easy commuting by car and by BART.
Lafayette is a nice town, filled with kind people. Most crime rates are 70 to 80 percent lower than the national average. Diversity is a little low, but residents of Lafayette are welcoming of every race, gender, and voice. The local town celebrations are low-key and laid-back. They include an annual food and wine festival, a celebration of singing in Welsh, fun runs, and a kids' book fair.
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Currently the most affordable Short-term Apartment in Lafayette is at Shutters Apartments listed at $1,665.
The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in Lafayette is $3,448.
Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in Lafayette is a 1,403 square feet unit starting from $2,962 at The Waymark.
The average size for a Short-term rental in Lafayette is currently at 594 sq ft.
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