Average Rent in Lafayette, CA and Rent Price Trends

Rent trends in Lafayette, CA

Average rent prices in Lafayette have increased by 23% over the last month and have increased by 6% 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 $2,347, whereas a house costs $4,995. 1-bedroom apartments in Lafayette run $2,295 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,995.


Studio	$1,597	9%	29%
1 bedroom	$2,099	10%	3%
2 bedroom	$2,995	8%	21%
3 bedroom	$3,000	3%	8%
4 bedroom	$6,800	No Change	16%

		Listings
Burton Valley Area	$2,595
Downtown Lafayette	$3,395
Glenside Estates	$2,445
Reliez Valley Area	$2,797
Silverdell	$3,080
Sky Hy Ranch	$2,699
St Mary's Orchard	$2,500
Stanley Area	$2,649
Trails Area	$3,450
Woodborough	$3,215


Apartments	$2,347	10%	No Change
Condos	$2,320	10%	No Change
Houses	$4,995	12%	No Change
Rooms	$1,097	-	-

Studio

Average rent

$1,597

Last 30 days

Last year

29%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,099

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,995

Last 30 days

Last year

21%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

Last year

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,800

Last year

16%

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

Median rent price$2,995

54%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,795

43%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Lafayette, CA is 7% higher than the median rent in Alamo, CA.

Average rent in nearby cities

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$2,295

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$3,495

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$2,000

Discover rentals in Lafayette, CA

1d ago

8.8

Very good

Redwood Creek Apartments

3713 Mount Diablo Boulevard, Lafayette, CA 94549

1 bed

0–1 bath

$1,995–$2,295

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 16

3d ago

8.3

Very good

3606 Bickerstaff Rd

3606 Bickerstaff Rd, Lafayette, CA 94549

2 beds

1 bath

$2,699

Apartment for rent

2d ago

Trails Area condo for rent in Lafayette

1029 Cavallero Ln, Lafayette, CA 94549

2 beds

1 bath

$2,795

Condo for rent

Available Jun 15

3d ago

Downtown Lafayette house for rent in Lafayette

949 Dewing Avenue, Lafayette, CA 94549

2 beds

1 bath

$3,100

House for rent

Available Jul 1

2d ago

9.6

Excellent

Verified

Lafayette Highlands

1076 Carol Ln, Lafayette, CA 94549

2 beds

1–2 baths

$3,269–$3,739

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Call

3d ago

Downtown Lafayette house for rent in Lafayette

947 Dewing Avenue, Lafayette, CA 94549

2 beds

1 bath

$3,375

House for rent

Available Jul 1

3d ago

8.6

Very good

Brown

1007 Brown Ave, Lafayette, CA 94549

2 beds

2 baths

$3,395

Apartment for rent

2d ago

Downtown Lafayette townhouse for rent in Lafayette

Two Bedroom Town House Walking Distance to Downtown Lafayette

905 Colina Ct, Lafayette, CA 94549

2 beds

1 bath

$3,495

House for rent

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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 June 4, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Lafayette?

Average rent prices in Lafayette have increased by 23% over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.

How does Lafayette rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Lafayette is 54% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,045 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Lafayette?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Lafayette are Glenside Estates ($2,445/mo), St Mary's Orchard ($2,500/mo), and Burton Valley Area ($2,595/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?

Lafayette's 2025 rental market shows 1-bedroom apartments averaging around $2,200 per month, while 2-bedroom units average around $2,900 per month. These figures reflect the city's overall average rent of around $3,000 across all apartment types.

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).