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Cheapest Available Lafayette Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Lafayette, CA is a Studio unit found at Shutters Apartments in the Downtown Walnut Creek neighborhood priced from $1,665. Vanguard Apartments in the Burton Valley neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,895. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lafayette apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Shutters ApartmentsSTUDIOStudio,1BA$1,665
Vanguard ApartmentsOne Bed, One Bath1BR,1BA$1,895
Ygnacio VillageA11BR,1BA$1,924
Newell Vista Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,950
The Alterra: Beautiful One-Bedroom ApartmentsOne Bedroom Partial Reno1BR,1BA$1,950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lafayette, CA and Nearby

As of March 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lafayette 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 Lafayette apartment is the Three Bedroom Model at 1038 on Second starting at $3,210 with a $2.92 price per square foot in the Los Palos neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lafayette apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Geary Road Townhomes2Bed/2Bath2BR,2BA$2.76
1038 on SecondThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$2.92
Walnut Creek Apartments2B/ 1B #122BR,1BA$2.38
Kingston Place ApartmentsCantabury2BR,1.5BA$2.45
Vista Terrace Apartments2x1.52BR,1.5BA$2.92
The MeridianTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.76
Walnut Terrace1x1 Balcony1BR,1BA$2.87
3433 Golden Gate Way, Unit 33433 Golden Gate Way1BR,1BA$2.97
Newell Vista Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.79
Birchwood ApartmentsUpstairs with Balcony1BR,1BA$2.96

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lafayette

What type of rentals are currently available in Lafayette?

There are currently 507 Apartments for Rent in Lafayette, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,665 to $14,835. There are also 50 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Lafayette ranging from $1,550 to $13,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Lafayette?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Lafayette ranges from $1,550 to $13,500 with an average monthly rent of $4,521.

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