Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bonnie Brae Neighborhood of Lafayette, CA from $1,500 (25 Rentals)

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3435 N Main StPleasant Hill, CA 94523

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Bonnie Brae, Lafayette, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Bonnie Brae Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Bonnie Brae area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Post Apartments priced from $1,712. Park Regency Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,765. Here are the most affordable Bonnie Brae apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Post Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,712
Park Regency ApartmentsThe Cambridge C2Studio,1BA$1,765
100 BoydMedium 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,849
Terrace ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,852
Castlewood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bonnie Brae, CA

As of May 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bonnie Brae area is the $2.76 price per square foot 2Bed/2Bath Model at Geary Road Townhomes in the in the Waldon neighborhood starting from $3,450. The second greatest value Bonnie Brae apartment is the 3x2C Model at Vista Terrace Apartments starting at $3,350 with a $2.86 price per square foot in the Downtown Walnut Creek neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bonnie Brae apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Geary Road Townhomes2Bed/2Bath2BR,2BA$2.76
Vista Terrace Apartments3x2C3BR,2BA$2.86
The WindsorNottingham2BR,2BA$3.51
Spring MeadowTownhome2BR,1.5BA$2.48
The MercerPlan 1C1BR,1.5BA$3.39
Kingston Place ApartmentsCantabury2BR,1.5BA$2.39
Hillside Terrace2x1 A2BR,1BA$3.28
The BoulevardFlat1BR,1BA$3.49
Main Street TerraceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.12
1472-1478 Pico CtA11BR,1BA$3.49

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Bonnie Brae, Lafayette, CA

Ranked #3

Among neighborhoods in Lafayette, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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, and customized analysis for San Francisco, California. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and convenient access to the outdoors, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Bonnie Brae Neighborhood in Lafayette, CA

Walk Score®

9 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

20 / 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 Bonnie Brae Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Bonnie Brae?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Bonnie Brae is at Park Regency Apartments listed at $1,765.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Bonnie Brae Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Bonnie Brae Apartment is $1,712 at The Post Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Bonnie Brae Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Bonnie Brae is starting from $1,942 at The Post Apartments.

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