Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on January 19, 2026

Average rent in
Lafayette, CA

Last updated on January 19, 2026

Last updated on January 19, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Lafayette, CA is $2,540. This is +34%, or $640, higher than the national average.

$2.76

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,540

decreased by6%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

15

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Lafayette, CA is $2,540. This is +34%, or $640, higher than the national average.

$2.76

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

4%
61%
14%
8%
12%
$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 decreased by 14% in the last month and have decreased by 6% 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 $2,450. A 1-bedroom apartment in Lafayette, CA costs about $2,190 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,860. Houses for rent in Lafayette, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $5,195.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,997

1%

4%

2 bedroom

$2,800

5%

7%

3 bedroom

$5,085

14%

4%

4 bedroom

$6,589

18%

34%

Studio

$1,595

1%

30%

Studio

Average rent

$1,595

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

30%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,997

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$5,085

Last 30 days

14%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,589

Last 30 days

18%

Last year

34%

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$2,540
increased by34%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,395
increased by26%

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

View the Canadian Rent Report

Canadian Rent Report

View the Annual Rent Report

Annual Rent Report

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911 Moraga Road - 103

911 Moraga Road #103, Lafayette, CA 94549

Studio

0 baths

$4,620

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