Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 4, 2026
Average rent in
Lafayette, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 4, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Lafayette
$2,995/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in Lafayette is $2,995 per month as of August 2026. This is 57% above the national average rent, or $1,085 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Lafayette
14
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Lafayette rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Lafayette, CA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Lafayette, CA
Average rent prices in Lafayette have increased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Lafayette, CA
Rent prices in Lafayette vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Lafayette is $2,679, whereas a house costs $5,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Lafayette run $2,075 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,995.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,695 |  29% | 18% | |
1 bedroom | $2,222 | 5% | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $3,357 | 8% | 31% | |
3 bedroom | $3,500 | 10% | 42% | |
4 bedroom | $6,200 | 12% | 4% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Burton Valley Area | $2,697 | |
Downtown Lafayette | $3,220 | |
Glenside Estates | $2,700 | |
Lafayette Meadow | $2,895 | |
Las Trampas Area | $2,750 | |
Reliez Valley Area | $3,043 | |
Sky Hy Ranch | $2,899 | |
St Mary's Orchard | $2,699 | |
Upper Happy Valley Area | $2,777 | |
Woodborough | $2,795 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,679 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,445 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $5,500 | 8% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,695
Last 30 days
29%
Last year
18%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,222
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,357
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
31%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
42%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$6,200
Last 30 days
12%
Last year
4%
Downtown Lafayette
Average rent
$3,220
Burton Valley Area
Average rent
$2,697
Lafayette Meadow
Average rent
$2,895
Upper Happy Valley Area
Average rent
$2,777
Las Trampas Area
Average rent
$2,750
Woodborough
Average rent
$2,795
Reliez Valley Area
Average rent
$3,043
Sky Hy Ranch
Average rent
$2,899
Glenside Estates
Average rent
$2,700
St Mary's Orchard
Average rent
$2,699
Apartments
Average rent
$2,679
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$3,445
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$5,500
Last 30 days
8%
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.
How does rent in Lafayette, CA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Lafayette and Alamo by all bedroom counts and property types.
Lafayette
57%higher than the national median
31%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Lafayette, CA is 20% higher than the median rent in Alamo, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$2,500
38%$2,595
5%$2,852
17%$2,260
1%$2,350
1%$2,563
5%$2,700
30%$2,195
14%$4,200
2%$2,672
39%$3,629
10%$2,550
8%Discover rentals in Lafayette, CA
5d+ ago
3608 Bickerstaff Rd, Lafayette, CA 94549
2 beds
1 bath
$2,599
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
3606 Bickerstaff Rd, Lafayette, CA 94549
2 beds
1 bath
$2,599
Apartment for rent
14h ago
3366 Mt Diablo Blvd, Lafayette, CA 94549
2 beds
1 bath
$3,040–$3,190
Apartment for rent
21h ago
Verified
1076 Carol Ln, Lafayette, CA 94549
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,187–$3,819
Price drop
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
2 beds
2.5 baths
$8,620
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Trails Area house for rent in Lafayette
925 Hawthorne Dr #NA, Lafayette, CA 94549
2 beds
1 bath
$5,300
House for rent
Available Sep 1
21h ago
Verified
1076 Carol Ln, Lafayette, CA 94549
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,187–$3,819
Price drop
Apartment for rent
14h ago
3366 Mt Diablo Blvd, Lafayette, CA 94549
2 beds
1 bath
$3,040–$3,190
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Trails Area house for rent in Lafayette
925 Hawthorne Dr #NA, Lafayette, CA 94549
2 beds
1 bath
$5,300
House for rent
Available Sep 1
1d ago
Lafayette Meadow townhouse for rent in Lafayette
3 beds
1.5 baths
$3,975
House for rent
21h ago
Verified
1076 Carol Ln, Lafayette, CA 94549
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,187–$3,819
Price drop
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$6,670
$4,740
Price drop
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
2 beds
2.5 baths
$8,620
Apartment for rent
14h ago
3366 Mt Diablo Blvd, Lafayette, CA 94549
2 beds
1 bath
$3,040–$3,190
Apartment for rent
21h ago
Verified
1076 Carol Ln, Lafayette, CA 94549
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,187–$3,819
Price drop
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$6,670
$4,740
Price drop
Apartment for rent
14h ago
3366 Mt Diablo Blvd, Lafayette, CA 94549
2 beds
1 bath
$3,040–$3,190
Apartment for rent
1d ago
3713 Mount Diablo Boulevard, Lafayette, CA 94549
1 bed
0 baths
$1,995
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 16
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Frequently asked questions for Lafayette, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the Lafayette rental market.
How much is rent in Lafayette?
The average rent in Lafayette is $2,995 per month as of August 29, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Lafayette?
Average rent prices in Lafayette have increased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.
How does Lafayette rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Lafayette is 57% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,085 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Lafayette?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Lafayette are Burton Valley Area ($2,697/mo), St Mary's Orchard ($2,699/mo), and Glenside Estates ($2,700/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Lafayette?
To comfortably afford rent in Lafayette, you'd need to earn approximately $120,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Lafayette?
November typically offers the best opportunities with less competition among renters, while September historically sees the lowest prices. August tends to be the most competitive month with the highest rent levels, creating approximately a 14% difference between peak and off-peak pricing.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).