Your choice is really http://www.craigslist.com, and not knowing anything about the home or the landlord except what's on their ad OR you can hire a Realtor (at no cost to you). Right now Lafayette has six rentals on the MLS ranginng from $2750-$6950; Orinda has 12 between $2900 and $8400; Moraga has six - $2900-$3800. The better homes are generally listed because the landlord wants the convenience of not showing it personally and the security that comes with a Realtor handling the prospects and the lease paperwork. Click on my picture and we'll go to work