
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Lafayette Neighborhood of Lafayette, CA from $1,800 (33 Rentals)
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3433 Golden Gate Way, Unit 3
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Flora

Atrium Downtown

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Downtown Lafayette, Lafayette, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Lafayette?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Lafayette 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,148 | $1,895 | $5,797 |
Downtown Lafayette 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,383 | $2,195 | $7,332 |
Downtown Lafayette 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,204 | $3,204 | $3,204 |
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There are currently 33 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Lafayette Neighborhood of Lafayette, CA.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Lafayette Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Lafayette area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Vanguard Apartments priced from $1,895. Birchwood Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $2,000. Here are the most affordable Downtown Lafayette apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Vanguard Apartments | One Bed, One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,895 |
Birchwood Apartments | Upstairs with Balcony | 2BR,2BA | $2,000 |
Flora | Residence 1 Luxury | 1BR,1BA | $2,244 |
1038 on Second | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2,525 |
Atrium Downtown | Residence 1 Luxury | 1BR,1BA | $2,574 |
3448 OHC | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2,850 |
Lafayette Oaks | Oak | 2BR,2BA | $3,149 |
Town Center | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3,709 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Lafayette, CA
As of March 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Lafayette area is the $2.92 price per square foot Three Bedroom Model at 1038 on Second in the in the Los Palos neighborhood starting from $3,210. The second greatest value Downtown Lafayette apartment is the Oak Model at Lafayette Oaks starting at $3,149 with a $3.00 price per square foot in the Los Palos neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Lafayette apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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1038 on Second | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $2.92 |
Lafayette Oaks | Oak | 2BR,2BA | $3.00 |
Town Center | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $4.82 |
Atrium Downtown | Residence 1 Luxury | 1BR,1BA | $3.55 |
3433 Golden Gate Way, Unit 3 | 3433 Golden Gate Way | 1BR,1BA | $2.97 |
Flora | Residence 2 Luxury | 1BR,1BA | $3.37 |
3448 OHC | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $4.07 |
Birchwood Apartments | Upstairs with Balcony | 1BR,1BA | $2.96 |
Vanguard Apartments | One Bed, One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.16 |
Getting Around the Downtown Lafayette Neighborhood in Lafayette, CA
Walk Score®
91 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
64 / 100
Bikeable
Some 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 Downtown Lafayette Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Lafayette Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Lafayette Apartment is $1,895 at Vanguard Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Lafayette Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Lafayette is starting from $2,000 at Birchwood Apartments.
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