
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Lafayette Neighborhood of Lafayette, CO from $1,300 (11 Rentals)
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1100 Sir Galahad Dr
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Downtown Lafayette, Lafayette, CO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Lafayette?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Downtown Lafayette Studio Apartments | $1,811 | $1,575 | $2,025 |
Downtown Lafayette 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,845 | $1,368 | $2,510 |
Downtown Lafayette 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,268 | $1,450 | $3,398 |
Downtown Lafayette 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,616 | $2,228 | $3,114 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 11 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Downtown Lafayette Neighborhood of Lafayette, CO.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Lafayette Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Lafayette area of Denver, CO is a 1 Bed unit found at Avalon Flatirons priced from $1,615. Ardenne has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,625. Here are the most affordable Downtown Lafayette apartments for rent in Denver, CO:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Avalon Flatirons | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,615 |
Ardenne | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,625 |
Outlook Nine Mile - Deactivate | BEAM | 1BR,1BA | $1,655 |
Griffis Lafayette Station | Birch | 1BR,1BA | $1,661 |
Bell Lafayette | A1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,690 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Lafayette, CO
As of May 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Lafayette area is the $2.26 price per square foot 3BR/3.5BA Model at Baseline Townhomes in the in the South Boulder neighborhood starting from $3,800. The second greatest value Downtown Lafayette apartment is the Larkspur Model at Copper Stone starting at $1,932 with a $2.22 price per square foot in the The Outlook 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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Baseline Townhomes | 3BR/3.5BA | 3BR,3.5BA | $2.26 |
Copper Stone | Larkspur | 2BR,1BA | $2.22 |
Prana | A2 - 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.10 |
Traditions At Lafayette a 55+ Community | C1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.33 |
Griffis Lafayette Station | Aspen Platinum | 1BR,1BA | $2.36 |
Avalon Flatirons | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.17 |
Outlook Nine Mile - Deactivate | GLOW | 1BR,1BA | $2.81 |
Bell Lafayette | A1A | 1BR,1BA | $2.30 |
Ardenne | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.39 |
Affinity at Lafayette 55+ | Cannon - 0x1 | Studio ,1BA | $3.98 |
Getting Around the Downtown Lafayette Neighborhood in Lafayette, CO
Walk Score®
86 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
61 / 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
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Lafayette?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Lafayette is Ardenne which is listed at $1,607, while the average apartment in Downtown Lafayette costs $2,561.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Lafayette?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 13 regular apartments in Downtown Lafayette that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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