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Rental Market Trends in Lafayette, CA

What is the average rent in Lafayette, CA?

$2,289/month

Average Rent

665 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-2.9%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Lafayette, CA is $2,289 per month. This is 39% higher than the national average rent price of $1,641/month, making Lafayette one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Lafayette, you can expect to pay about $1,734 per month for a studio, $2,289 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,786 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,576 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,734/month
473 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,289/month
665 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,786/month
914 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,576/month
1,209 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$8,719/month
3,078 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Lafayette, CA?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 2.9%, which averages out to $65 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated April 2026
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Rent Ranges in Lafayette, CA
Last Updated April 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Lafayette, CA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
11% $1,001 - $1,500/month
16% $1,501 - $2,000/month
74% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Lafayette?

Based on current rent prices, Downtown Lafayette is the most affordable neighborhood in Lafayette.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Lafayette
$2,621/month
700 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Lafayette?

Based on current rent prices, Downtown Lafayette is the most expensive neighborhood in Lafayette.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Lafayette
$2,621/month
700 Sq Ft

Which Lafayette neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhood in Lafayette with the most apartments available is Downtown Lafayette .

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Lafayette
$2,621/month
700 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Lafayette, CA?

Because the average rent in Lafayette is $2,289, you’ll want to make about $7,630 per month or $91,560 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.

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Lafayette, CA

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How does Lafayette, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

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Apartment Averages

Downtown Lafayette

Lafayette, CA

Downtown Lafayette

Lafayette, CA

Studio
$1,415/month
$1,415/month
One Bedroom
$2,284/month
$2,284/month
Two Bedroom
$2,832/month
$2,832/month
Three Bedroom
$3,364/month
$3,364/month
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Apartment communities in Lafayette we think you'll love

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3366 Mount Diablo Blvd,
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$1,930 - $3,370

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Walnut Hill

1755 Trinity Ave,
Walnut Creek, CA 94596

$1,995 - $3,749

Studio - 3 Beds

Waymark

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101 Pringle Ave,
Walnut Creek, CA 94596

$2,700 - $5,702

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Lafayette Commons

Lafayette Commons

3255-3271 Mt Diablo Ct,
Lafayette, CA 94549

$2,200

2 Beds

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† 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 February 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.

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