Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on March 6, 2026

Average rent in
Lafayette, CA

Last updated on March 6, 2026

Last updated on March 6, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Lafayette, CA is $2,600. This is +37%, or $700, higher than the national average.

$2.49

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,600

decreased by8%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

17

for rent on Zumper.com

As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Lafayette, CA is $2,600. This is +37%, or $700, higher than the national average.

$2.49

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

2%
64%
15%
9%
11%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001-$50,000$6,001 - $50,000

Households

71%
29%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Lafayette, CA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Lafayette, CA have increased by 2% in the last month and have decreased by 8% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Lafayette, CA

The monthly rent for an apartment in Lafayette, CA is $2,520. A 1-bedroom apartment in Lafayette, CA costs about $2,290 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,967. Houses for rent in Lafayette, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $4,800.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,095

3%

30%

2 bedroom

$2,724

7%

13%

3 bedroom

$5,695

8%

15%

4 bedroom

$5,595

83%

26%

Studio

$2,000

15%

20%

Studio

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

15%

Last year

20%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,095

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

30%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,724

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

13%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$5,695

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

15%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,595

Last 30 days

83%

Last year

26%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Lafayette, CA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

Compare rent prices in Lafayette, CA to other cities

Median rent prices in Lafayette, CA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Alamo, CA.

Lafayette

Median rent price$2,600
increased by37%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,445
increased by29%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Lafayette, CA is 6% higher than the median rent in Alamo, CA.

More data insights and reports

View the National Rent Report

National Rent Report

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Canadian Rent Report

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2d ago

8.4

Very good

VIL

908 Village Ctr, Lafayette, CA 94549

2 beds

1 bath

$2,495

Apartment for rent