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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Lafayette, CA

81 Rentals Available
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Lafayette, CA. 81 Rentals Available
Apartments Under $2,000 Apartments Under $2,200 Apartments Under $2,400 Apartments Under $2,600 Apartments Under $4,000

Apartments Under $2,000

  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table
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    1755 TRINITY AVE, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94596
    STUDIO $1,813+
    1 BED $2,200+
    2 BEDS $2,624+
  • a living room and kitchen with a wood floor
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    225 Clifton Street, Oakland, CA 94618
    1 BED $1,892+
    2 BEDS $2,401+

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  • a white building with many windows and a sidewalk
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    2817 College Ave., Berkeley, CA 94705
    STUDIO $1,895
  • a large pink building on the corner of a city street
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    2322 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley, CA 94704
    STUDIO $1,895
    1 BED $2,195
    2 BEDS $2,995
  • an apartment building on the corner of a street
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    1749 Oxford Street, Berkeley, CA 94709
    STUDIO $1,900
    1 BED $1,950
    2 BEDS $2,850
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  • a living room with a couch and a fireplace
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    3128 Oak Road, Walnut Creek, CA 94597
    STUDIO $1,917+
    1 BED $2,201+
    2 BEDS $2,647+
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and stainless steel appliances and a marble counter top
    Today

    3686 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette, CA 94549
    1 BED $1,945
    2 BEDS $2,560
  • a kitchen with stainless steel appliances and white cabinets
    Today

    1390 Creekside Dr, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
    STUDIO Ask for Pricing
    1 BED $1,950+
    2 BEDS $2,320+
  • a living room with a table and a kitchen with a fireplace
    Today

    1295 Homestead Avenue, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
    1 BED $1,974+
    2 BEDS $2,278
  • a red brick house with green trim and trees
    Today

    2549-2555 Benvenue Ave., Berkeley, CA 94704
    STUDIO $1,995
    1 BED $2,100
    3 BEDS $2,995
  • a blue and white apartment building with cars parked in front
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    2241 Durant Ave., Berkeley, CA 94704
    STUDIO $1,995
    2 BEDS $3,095
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  • an apartment building on a city street with a street sign
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    2030 Dwight Way, Berkeley, CA 94704
    1 BED $1,995
    2 BEDS $2,795

Apartments Under $2,200

  • a kitchen with a spiral staircase and a white stove and refrigerator
    Today

    2541-2543 Piedmont Ave., Berkeley, CA 94704
    STUDIO $2,195
    1 BED $2,495
  • a kitchen with a stove and a sink and a window
    Today

    2728-2730 Benvenue Ave., Berkeley, CA 94705
    1 BED $2,195

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  • the exterior of an apartment building with a sidewalk and a tree
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    2732 Benvenue Ave., Berkeley, CA 94705
    1 BED $2,195
  • the entrance to an apartment building with stairs and a blue car outside
    Today

    2511-2515 Parker St., Berkeley, CA 94704
    1 BED $2,195+

Apartments Under $2,400

  • a kitchen with white cabinets and appliances and a counter top
    Today

    1756 Carmel Dr., Walnut Creek, CA 94596
    1 BED $2,208+
    2 BEDS $2,628
  • an outdoor living area with a fireplace and chairs
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    1038 Second St, Lafayette, CA 94549
    1 BED $2,210
    2 BEDS $2,540
    3 BEDS $3,220

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  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a stove and a window
    Today

    2605 Haste Street, Berkeley, CA 94704
    STUDIO $2,295
    1 BED $3,395
    2 BEDS $3,695
  • a living room with a blue couch and a large painting on the wall
    Today

    2640 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704
    STUDIO $2,355+
    1 BED $2,902+
    2 BEDS $4,347+
  • an apartment building with balconies and a sidewalk
    Today

    2015 Haste St., Berkeley, CA 94704
    1 BED $2,395
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Apartments Under $2,600

  • a kitchen with white cabinets and stainless steel appliances
    Today

    2510 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 94704
    STUDIO $2,495+
    1 BED $2,795+
    2 BEDS $3,995
  • an empty living room with a bay window
    Today

    2410 Dwight Way, Berkeley, CA 94704
    STUDIO $2,495
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $2,995

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  • a white kitchen with a sink and a window
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    2500 Durant Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94704
    STUDIO Ask for Pricing
    1 BED $2,595+
    2 BEDS $3,795

Apartments Under $4,000

  • an aerial view of a tall apartment building with trees
    Today

    2616 Telegraph Ave., Berkeley, CA 94704
    2 BEDS $3,895
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Getting around in Lafayette, CA

47 /100
Car-Dependent
37 /100
Somewhat Bikeable
Walk Score®: 47, Bike Score®: 37

Frequently asked questions

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lafayette, CA?

The price range of a cheap apartment is between $1,945 and $2,540.

How many cheap rentals are available in Lafayette, CA on RentCafe?

There are 2 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Lafayette, CA were last updated on 22 Feb 2026.

What is the average size of a cheap apartment in Lafayette, CA?

The average Lafayette, CA cheap apartment size is 802 sq. ft.

What are the advantages of renting a cheap apartment in Lafayette, CA?

Cheap apartments in Lafayette, CA are usually less expensive, smaller, and easier to maintain. They also come with lower utility costs.

What are the downsides of renting a cheap apartment in Lafayette, CA?

A cheap apartment in Lafayette, CA offers little storage space and fewer amenities compared to other apartments.

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Finding the right apartment as far as size and location go is one aspect of apartment searching, but making sure that it provides all that you need within a reasonable price is another. On RentCafe, you can search for cheap apartments near you and ensure that you find one that suites your needs. Worried the neighborhood or city you are looking to move to is known to have higher rents? You can browse our listings and find the cheap apartments in any location, whether you are looking at a specific neighborhood, ZIP code, or city.

The perfect apartment for you is out there, either near you or anywhere in the U.S. that you are looking to move to. So, let's find the one that satisfies your wants and needs, but that also comes at an affordable price.

Looking for a cheap apartment for rent in Lafayette, CA? With RentCafe, finding an affordable apartment in Lafayette, CA has never been easier. We feature 81 low-priced rentals directly from property managers, with rents lower than the Lafayette, CA average. What is a cheap rent in Lafayette, CA? The average apartment rent in Lafayette is $3,031 per month so any rental south of $2,425 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, Lafayette, CA rents go as low as $1,813/mo.

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