What's the average rent in Lafayette, CA?

Rental Market Trends in Lafayette, CA

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of August 2026, the average rent in Lafayette, CA is $3,660 per month, which is 86% higher than the national average rent of $1,965 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$3,660

5.3%$185 increase month-over-month

2.7%$95 increase year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

APARTMENTS

$2,985

HOUSES

$7,000

TOWNHOUSES

$2,800

As of August 2026, townhomes are the most affordable rental option in Lafayette, CA at $2,800 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $7,000 per month. Apartments average $2,985 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,295
2 Bedrooms	$3,595
3 Bedrooms	$4,800
4 Bedrooms	$7,500
All	$3,660

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Lafayette, CA is $2,295 per month, followed by $3,595 for a 2 bedroom rental, $4,800 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $7,500 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,800
2 Bedrooms	$3,660
3 Bedrooms	—
4 Bedrooms	—
All	$2,800

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Lafayette, CA is $2,800 per month, followed by $3,660 for a 2 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,115
2 Bedrooms	$3,750
3 Bedrooms	$4,295
4 Bedrooms	$6,853
All	$3,650

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Lafayette, CA is $2,115 per month, followed by $3,750 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $4,295 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $6,853 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,800
2 Bedrooms	$4,000
3 Bedrooms	$5,200
4 Bedrooms	$7,500
All	$7,000

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Lafayette, CA is $1,800 per month, followed by $4,000 for a 2 bedroom house, $5,200 for a 3 bedroom house, and $7,500 for a 4 bedroom house.