What's the average rent in Lafayette, CA?

Rental Market Trends in Lafayette, CA

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of June 2026, the average rent in Lafayette, CA is $3,395 per month, which is 74% higher than the national average rent of $1,951 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$3,395

-11.8%-$455 decrease month-over-month

-4.0%-$140 decrease year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

APARTMENTS

$2,932

HOUSES

$5,985

TOWNHOUSES

$3,495

As of June 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Lafayette, CA at $2,932 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $5,985 per month. Townhomes average $3,495 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,363
2 Bedrooms	$3,395
3 Bedrooms	$6,000
4 Bedrooms	$6,800
All	$3,395

As of June 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Lafayette, CA is $2,363 per month, followed by $3,395 for a 2 bedroom rental, $6,000 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $6,800 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	—
2 Bedrooms	$3,495
3 Bedrooms	$4,700
4 Bedrooms	—
All	$3,495

As of June 2026, the average rent for a 2 bedroom townhome in Lafayette, CA is $3,495 per month, followed by $4,700 for a 3 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,950
2 Bedrooms	$3,200
3 Bedrooms	$6,700
4 Bedrooms	$7,550
All	$3,200

As of June 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Lafayette, CA is $1,950 per month, followed by $3,200 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $6,700 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $7,550 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	—
2 Bedrooms	$3,500
3 Bedrooms	$5,500
4 Bedrooms	$6,800
All	$5,985

As of June 2026, the average rent for a 2 bedroom house in Lafayette, CA is $3,500 per month, followed by $5,500 for a 3 bedroom house, and $6,800 for a 4 bedroom house.