Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Lafayette Neighborhood of Lafayette, CA from $1,800 (33 Rentals)

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858 Rosedale Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

858 Rosedale Ave

858 Rosedale AveLafayette, CA 94549
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1038 on Second
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1038 on Second

1038 on 2nd StLafayette, CA 94549
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3470 Orchard Hill Ct
2 Bedroom Apartments

3470 Orchard Hill Ct

3470 Orchard Hill CtLafayette, CA 94549
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Merrill Gardens at Lafayette
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Merrill Gardens at Lafayette

3454 Mt Diablo BlvdLafayette, CA 94549
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101 Lafayette Cir
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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3643-3647 Walnut St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3643-3647 Walnut St

3643-3647 Walnut StLafayette, CA 94549
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The Mill at Brown
2 Bedroom Apartments

The Mill at Brown

3408-3410 Mt Diablo BlvdLafayette, 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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3543 Brook Street
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3543 Brook Street

3543 Brook StLafayette, CA 94549
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1011 Brown Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1011 Brown Ave

1011 Brown AveLafayette, CA 94549
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3585 Brook St
2 Bedroom Apartments

3585 Brook St

3585 Brook StLafayette, CA 94549
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1007 Brown Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1007 Brown Ave

1007 Brown AveLafayette, CA 94549
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3574 Terrace Way
2 Bedroom Apartments

3574 Terrace Way

3574 Terrace WayLafayette, CA 94549
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3616 Chestnut St
2 Bedroom Apartments

3616 Chestnut St

3616 Chestnut StLafayette, CA 94549

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vanguard ApartmentsOne Bed, One Bath1BR,1BA$1,895
Birchwood ApartmentsUpstairs with Balcony2BR,2BA$2,000
FloraResidence 1 Luxury1BR,1BA$2,244
1038 on SecondTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2,525
Atrium DowntownResidence 1 Luxury1BR,1BA$2,574
3448 OHC2x12BR,1BA$2,850
Lafayette OaksOak2BR,2BA$3,149
Town CenterOne Bedroom1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1038 on SecondThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$2.92
Lafayette OaksOak2BR,2BA$3.00
Town CenterOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$4.82
Atrium DowntownResidence 1 Luxury1BR,1BA$3.55
3433 Golden Gate Way, Unit 33433 Golden Gate Way1BR,1BA$2.97
FloraResidence 2 Luxury1BR,1BA$3.37
3448 OHC2x12BR,1BA$4.07
Birchwood ApartmentsUpstairs with Balcony1BR,1BA$2.96
Vanguard ApartmentsOne Bed, One Bath1BR,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

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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