Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 21, 2026
Average rent in
Lafayette, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on July 21, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Lafayette
$3,175/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in Lafayette is $3,175 per month as of July 2026. This is 63% above the national average rent, or $1,230 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Lafayette
19
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Lafayette rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Lafayette, CA
Average rent prices in Lafayette have decreased by 8% 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 $2,649, whereas a house costs $5,750. 1-bedroom apartments in Lafayette run $2,230 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,900.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,000 |  8% | 39% | |
1 bedroom | $1,899 | No Change | 12% | |
2 bedroom | $3,054 | No Change | 12% | |
3 bedroom | $3,750 | 13% | 12% | |
4 bedroom | $8,900 | 7% | 25% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Burton Valley Area | $2,395 | |
Downtown Lafayette | $3,175 | |
Glenside Estates | $2,699 | |
Hidden Valley | $2,700 | |
Las Trampas Area | $3,380 | |
Quandt Area | $2,964 | |
Sky Hy Ranch | $2,395 | |
Springhill Area | $2,767 | |
Trails Area | $2,956 | |
Upper Happy Valley Area | $2,495 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,649 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,390 | 56% | No Change | |
Houses | $5,750 | 6% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,000
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
39%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,899
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
12%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,054
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
12%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,750
Last 30 days
13%
Last year
12%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$8,900
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
25%
Downtown Lafayette
Average rent
$3,175
Burton Valley Area
Average rent
$2,395
Hidden Valley
Average rent
$2,700
Springhill Area
Average rent
$2,767
Trails Area
Average rent
$2,956
Quandt Area
Average rent
$2,964
Las Trampas Area
Average rent
$3,380
Upper Happy Valley Area
Average rent
$2,495
Glenside Estates
Average rent
$2,699
Sky Hy Ranch
Average rent
$2,395
Apartments
Average rent
$2,649
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$2,390
Last 30 days
56%
Houses
Average rent
$5,750
Last 30 days
6%
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
63%higher than the national median
75%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Lafayette, CA is 7% lower than the median rent in Alamo, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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12%$2,900
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4%$3,250
33%Discover rentals in Lafayette, CA
5d+ ago
Downtown Lafayette apartment for rent in Lafayette
950 Dewing Ave #210, Lafayette, CA 94549
2 beds
1 bath
$2,395
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Lafayette apartment for rent in Lafayette
3608 Bickerstaff Rd, Lafayette, CA 94549
2 beds
1 bath
$2,649
Apartment for rent
4d ago
3606 Bickerstaff Rd, Lafayette, CA 94549
2 beds
1 bath
$2,699
Apartment for rent
1d ago
929 Dewing Ave, Lafayette, CA 94549
2 beds
2 baths
$2,700–$2,900
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2.5 baths
$6,420
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$5,910
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Lafayette apartment for rent in Lafayette
911 Moraga Road #103, Lafayette, CA 94549
Studio
0 baths
$4,620
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 16
4d ago
Verified
1076 Carol Ln, Lafayette, CA 94549
2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,047–$3,617
Apartment for rent
11h ago
3366 Mt Diablo Blvd, Lafayette, CA 94549
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,970–$3,120
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
241 Lafayette Cir, Lafayette, CA 94549
2 beds
1 bath
$3,495
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Lafayette apartment for rent in Lafayette
2 beds
1.5 baths
$3,475
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
1076 Carol Ln, Lafayette, CA 94549
2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,047–$3,617
Apartment for rent
1d ago
929 Dewing Ave, Lafayette, CA 94549
2 beds
2 baths
$2,700–$2,900
Apartment for rent
4d ago
3713 Mount Diablo Boulevard, Lafayette, CA 94549
1 bed
0–1 bath
$1,995–$2,295
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 16
11h ago
3366 Mt Diablo Blvd, Lafayette, CA 94549
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,970–$3,120
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
3713 Mount Diablo Boulevard, Lafayette, CA 94549
1 bed
0 baths
$1,995
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 16
11h ago
3366 Mt Diablo Blvd, Lafayette, CA 94549
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,970–$3,120
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
929 Dewing Ave, Lafayette, CA 94549
2 beds
2 baths
$2,700–$2,900
Apartment for rent
4d ago
3606 Bickerstaff Rd, Lafayette, CA 94549
2 beds
1 bath
$2,699
Apartment 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 $3,175 per month as of July 18, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Lafayette?
Average rent prices in Lafayette have decreased by 8% 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 63% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,230 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Lafayette?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Lafayette are Burton Valley Area ($2,395/mo), Sky Hy Ranch ($2,395/mo), and Upper Happy Valley Area ($2,495/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Lafayette?
To comfortably afford rent in Lafayette, you'd need to earn approximately $127,000/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).