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Highlights

  • Rent Special
  • Pet Friendly
  • Fitness center
  • Private patio or balcony
  • Vaulted ceilings
  • Central air conditioning
  • In-home washer and dryer
  • Spacious floor plans

Location

1076 Carol Ln, Lafayette, CA 94549, USA
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Management

Essex Property Trust, Inc

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Leasing office

(925) 393-0453

Open today 

9:00 am–6:00 pm PT

Property Overview

Lafayette Highlands receives a Zumper Expert Rating of 9.6, reflecting its competitive pricing and impressive array of amenities, including a fitness center, private patios, and vaulted ceilings. Rated 10 for both location and quality, it offers unparalleled convenience to nearby attractions and a high standard of living. The property also prioritizes transparency, with a trustworthiness rating of 9, and stands out for its fitness and pet-friendly features, supported by extensive visual documentation.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

9.6
Excellent
Earning an outstanding 9.6 out of 10 overall rating, Lafayette Highlands is a shining example of a what an exceptional rental property looks like. Most noteworthy, it excels at Amenities and Location—these two characteristics alone make this property an excellent choice for anyone seeking an elevated lifestyle with few trade-offs.

Things you’ll love

  • High school nearby
  • More space
  • Fireplace

Great for

  • Wellness
  • Pet owners

Floor plans

Plan 1A1 bed1 bath750 sqft$2,547 /mo1 unit available
Plan 2A2 bed1 bath950+ sqft$2,719–$2,909 /mo5 units available
Plan 2B2 bed2 bath1,050 sqft$3,029–$3,109 /mo3 units available
Plan 2C2 bed2 bath1,100 sqft$3,229–$3,249 /mo2 units available
Plan 3A3 bed2 bath1,300 sqft$3,939–$4,099 /mo2 units available

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Amenities for Lafayette Highlands

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
Fitness CenterResident Lounge
Residents Lounge

Grounds

Assigned ParkingBarbecue Area
Gardens and Walking PathsOutdoor Space
PlaygroundStorage
Swimming Pool

Services

Airbnb Friendly CommunityNight Patrol
On-Site Maintenance

Other

Online Resident Portal
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

Dog policy

Allowed 
Deposit$500
Monthly Rent$75

Cat policy

Allowed 
Deposit$500
Monthly Rent$50

Pets must be spayed/neutered.

Required one-time fees

Application Fee$48
Building details

Property details

Units150
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About Lafayette Highlands

HomeApartments in Lafayette Lafayette Highlands

We offer Self-Guided Tours by Appointment Only. Come home to comfort and convenience at Lafayette Highlands apartments in Lafayette, CA. Step inside our one-, two-, or three-bedroom apartment homes for rent and discover spacious floor plans finished in modern style. Each residence is designed for your comfort with conveniences like central air conditioning and an in-home washer and dryer. Select homes showcase additional elements like vaulted ceilings, a fireplace, or a private patio or balcony. Just outside your door, enjoy our many community amenities. Take a dip in our sparkling pool or relax in the spa. Skip the gym membership and workout in our fully equipped fitness center or take advantage of the beautiful California weather by dining al fresco in our barbecue area–our pet-friendly community has it all. Beyond our grounds, you will find everyday essentials are close at hand. Our community is close to a variety of grocery stores, restaurants, and cafés, and expanded shopping and dining options are just minutes away in Walnut Creek. Lafayette is perfectly positioned for commuters. Whether you are heading to Berkeley, Oakland, or Walnut Creek, our location close to major commute routes and BART puts all the best of the Bay Area within easy reach. Price reflected is base rent and does not include mandatory or optional fees. Detailed fee information and fee schedules can be found on the community's Leasing Info page on our Essex website.


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Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
9.6
/10
Excellent
Earning an outstanding 9.6 out of 10 overall rating, Lafayette Highlands is a shining example of a what an exceptional rental property looks like. Most noteworthy, it excels at Amenities and Location—these two characteristics alone make this property an excellent choice for anyone seeking an elevated lifestyle with few trade-offs.
How we rated Lafayette Highlands
Price·9A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Lafayette Highlands stands out with a remarkable rating of 9/10 for its cost per bedroom compared to other rentals in the area. Considering the excellent balance between price, convenience, and comfort that it provides, residents enjoy a high-quality living experience.
Amenities·10A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
Lafayette Highlands stands out as a premier property with an impressive array of amenities and an excellent standard of living. Residents here have access to many of the most popular and desired perks—pets allowed—making this one of the top choices for renters seeking unparalleled comfort and convenience.
Location·10A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Lafayette Highlands offers residents unparalleled convenience to popular points of interest, transportation, schools, and more, which provide an elevated quality of life. Communication with management is usually quick and easy, allowing for a more expedited application and renting process, saving you time and money.
Quality·10A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
Lafayette Highlands has notable characteristics that give it an edge. It is a verified property that stands out from others nearby as an exceptional choice for renters looking for a specific lifestyle. Offering a combination of prestige, modernity, and tailored living experiences, residents can expect nothing short of excellence at Lafayette Highlands.
Trustworthiness·9A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
Lafayette Highlands has gone above and beyond to craft a useful, detailed description, demonstrating transparency and trustworthiness, and giving renters a clear picture of what to expect from the property and its management, so they can make an informed decision about whether the rental meets their needs.

Reviews from the web

Showing 8 highest rated

I really enjoy living here! The complex is well maintained. The staff at Essex is very responsive to my messages. I love the electronic locks on the door and the smart home devices in the apartment. I received a key that didn’t work for the pool/gym. I put in a maintenance request and Gabe had a new key within the hour of my request. He was very friendly and gave my doggie some love! 💕 The community is very quiet and I really love my apartment. As a single Mom, I feel very safe here. It’s very family friendly and the views here are beautiful.

Jennifer Flowers

Jennifer Flowers

Nov 08, 2024

Excellent property management company, but I especially want to commend the professionalism and attentiveness of Virginia Gruver! Virginia is always efficient with facilitating tenant needs, both Lafayette Highlands, and its tenants, are fortunate to have Virginia’s assistance!

Dustin Lowenthal

Dustin Lowenthal

Oct 24, 2024

We’re sharing just 8 of many, sorted highest to lowest. Visit the Google business profile to view all reviews.

Lafayette Highlands is great for:

Wellness

  • On-site fitness center or gym
  • HVAC systems available onsite
  • Communal green spaces or garden
  • On-site pool or spa

Pet owners

  • Outdoor spaces are available at this property
  • 3 pet hospitals in the area
  • 2 pet grooming services nearby
  • 5 pet supply stores near the property

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How Lafayette Highlands compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

High school nearby
There is a high school 1 mile away
More space
The 2-bedroom is 109 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Fireplace
Upgraded in-unit features
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Rent trends in Lafayette

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 10% higher than 1-bedrooms in Lafayette.

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at Lafayette Highlands to be 7% more than the average for similarly sized apartments in Lafayette.

3-bedroom apartments at Lafayette Highlands cost about 20% less than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Lafayette.

Median rents as of Sep 20 2025.
Lafayette
A table of studio rental data trends in Lafayette
MonthMedian Rent
October 2023$1,995
April 2024$2,299
May 2024$2,227
June 2024$2,184
July 2024$2,153
August 2024$2,148
September 2024$2,037
October 2024$1,893
November 2024$1,818
March 2025$2,240
May 2025$1,995
June 2025$2,059
July 2025$2,034
August 2025$2,030
September 2025$1,995

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Can I afford to live at 1076 Carol Ln?

Bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$101,880/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $101,880 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $2,547.
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Schools near Lafayette Highlands

Lafayette Elementary School

950 moraga rd

lafayette, CA, 94549

K-5Public
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Getting around Lafayette near 1076 Carol Ln

Walking

5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

3/10
This is semi-bikeable, but you’ll need another way of getting around.

Transit

3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 1076 Carol Ln, Lafayette

Groceries

5/10
At least one grocery store within a 30-minute walk

Shopping

6/10
Variety of shops within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

6/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

3/10
No elementary schools within a 30-minute walk

High schools

6/10
At least one high school within a 30-minute walk

Nightlife

4/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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