Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 20, 2026
Average rent in
Lafayette, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 20, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Lafayette
$3,291/mo
18%vs previous year
The average rent in Lafayette is $3,291 per month as of October 2026. This is 73% above the national average rent, or $1,391 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Lafayette
16
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 18% 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 $2,860, whereas a house costs $5,397. 1-bedroom apartments in Lafayette run $2,012 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,900.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,700 |  1% | 11% | |
1 bedroom | $2,250 | 4% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $3,079 | 3% | 18% | |
3 bedroom | $3,472 | 5% | 18% | |
4 bedroom | $6,700 | 15% | 30% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown Lafayette | $2,995 | |
Glenside Estates | $3,000 | |
Hidden Valley | $2,900 | |
Lafayette Meadow | $3,000 | |
Las Trampas Area | $3,000 | |
Silverdell | $2,995 | |
Sky Hy Ranch | $2,550 | |
Springhill Area | $2,997 | |
Upper Happy Valley Area | $2,900 | |
Woodborough | $2,995 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,860 | No Change | 5% | |
Condos | $2,850 | 18% | 34% | |
Houses | $5,397 | 10% | 8% | |
Rooms | $895 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,700
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
11%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,250
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,079
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
18%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,472
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
18%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$6,700
Last 30 days
15%
Last year
30%
Downtown Lafayette
Average rent
$2,995
Upper Happy Valley Area
Average rent
$2,900
Lafayette Meadow
Average rent
$3,000
Springhill Area
Average rent
$2,997
Hidden Valley
Average rent
$2,900
Las Trampas Area
Average rent
$3,000
Woodborough
Average rent
$2,995
Glenside Estates
Average rent
$3,000
Sky Hy Ranch
Average rent
$2,550
Silverdell
Average rent
$2,995
Apartments
Average rent
$2,860
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
5%
Condos
Average rent
$2,850
Last 30 days
18%
Last year
34%
Houses
Average rent
$5,397
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
8%
Rooms
Average rent
$895
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
73%higher than the national median
55%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Lafayette, CA is 12% higher than the median rent in Alamo, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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1%$2,095
10%$2,410
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10%$4,697
3%$2,475
37%$3,320
17%$2,600
14%Discover rentals in Lafayette, CA
5d+ ago
3520 Brook St, Lafayette, CA 94549
2 beds
1 bath
$2,495
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Lafayette Meadow house for rent in Lafayette
3 beds
1.5 baths
$3,495
House for rent
5d+ ago
Lafayette Meadow townhouse for rent in Lafayette
3 beds
1.5 baths
$3,695
Price dropped $100House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2.5 baths
$6,510
Price dropped $840Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$5,260
Price dropped $2,540Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
1076 Carol Ln, Lafayette, CA 94549
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,539–$3,679
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
1h ago
Verified
1076 Carol Ln, Lafayette, CA 94549
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,539–$3,679
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Lafayette Meadow house for rent in Lafayette
3 beds
1.5 baths
$3,495
House for rent
3d ago
3366 Mt Diablo Blvd, Lafayette, CA 94549
2 beds
1 bath
$2,825–$3,280
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Lafayette condo for rent in Lafayette
3 beds
3 baths
$4,300
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$5,260
Price dropped $2,540Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
1076 Carol Ln, Lafayette, CA 94549
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,539–$3,679
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2.5 baths
$6,510
Price dropped $840Apartment for rent
3d ago
3366 Mt Diablo Blvd, Lafayette, CA 94549
2 beds
1 bath
$2,825–$3,280
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$5,260
Price dropped $2,540Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2.5 baths
$6,510
Price dropped $840Apartment for rent
4d ago
3713 Mount Diablo Boulevard, Lafayette, CA 94549
1 bed
0 baths
$1,995
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 16
3h ago
Springhill Area house for rent in Lafayette
4 beds
2 baths
$5,738
Price dropped $150House for rent
Available Sep 28
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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 $3,291 per month as of October 17, 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 18% since last year.
How does Lafayette rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Lafayette is 73% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,391 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Lafayette?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Lafayette are Sky Hy Ranch ($2,550/mo), Upper Happy Valley Area ($2,900/mo), and Hidden Valley ($2,900/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Lafayette?
To comfortably afford rent in Lafayette, you'd need to earn approximately $132,000/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).