Park Lafayette
3366 Mount Diablo Blvd,
Lafayette, CA 94549
Studio - 3 Beds | $2,700 - $3,280
Rental Market Trends in Lafayette, CA
Updated September 2026
The average rent in Lafayette, CA is $2,431/month.
Rent in Lafayette is 46% higher than the national average rent of $1,664/month, making this one of the more expensive cities statewide.
$2,431/month
Average Rent
664 Sq Ft
Average Size
+6.3%
Change / Year
106
Available Apartments
Lafayette rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in Lafayette average $1,921 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Lafayette average $2,431 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Lafayette average $2,944 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Lafayette average $3,569 or more per month.
Average Rent by Home Type
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
How much has average rent changed in Lafayette, CA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 6.3%, which averages out to $154 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
September 2026
2025
2026
Rent Ranges in Lafayette, CA
September 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
0%
$700 - $1,000/month
11%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
11%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
79%
Above $2,000/month
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Lafayette, CA?
Because the average rent in Lafayette is $2,431, you’ll want to make about $8,103 per month or $97,236 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does Lafayette, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Lafayette, CA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
View the Lafayette Area GuideCompare Rent Trends Nearby
Get a clearer picture of the area by viewing rent trends in nearby cities.
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Moraga
Avg Rent: $1,801/month
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Pleasant Hill
Avg Rent: $2,242/month
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Walnut Creek
Avg Rent: $2,531/month
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Alamo
Avg Rent: $2,621/month
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Pacheco
Avg Rent: $990/month
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Martinez
Avg Rent: $2,023/month
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Piedmont
Avg Rent: $2,194/month
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Lafayette?
The average rent in Lafayette is $2,431 per month, which is 46.1% higher than the national average of $1,664.
Are rents going up or down in Lafayette?
Rents in Lafayette, CA are increasing, with prices up 6.3% year-over-year and $154 more per month.
What rent range is most common in Lafayette?
In Lafayette, CA, 79% of apartments fall above $2,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in September 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.