3291 Marlene Dr, Lafayette, CA 94549
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OFF MARKET

$1,100,900

Trulia Estimate
as of Sep 8, 2026
  • 2 Beds
  • 1.5 Baths
  • 1,030 sqft

3291 Marlene Dr, Lafayette, CA 94549

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
1,030 sqft
$1,069/sqft
Attached Garage

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 3291 Marlene Dr.
  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

About this House

For October move in: Offering $1200 off of 1st month's rent, and $500 security deposit reduction.

Elegant Lafayette 2BR/1.5BA 878 sq ft + 150 sq ft Finished Bonus Space Vaulted Ceilings, Skylights, Garage, Yard, Pet-Friendly

Available on October 18, 2025. This rare Lafayette rental blends the peace of a safe, woodsy neighborhood with unbeatable accessibility. Minutes from world-class shopping and dining, you'll enjoy a private retreat that's still connected to everything.

 Total Space:

878 sq ft of main living area PLUS 150 sq ft finished bonus room with HVAC & insulation perfect for an office, dining room, creative studio, or family room.

 Interior Features:

Vaulted ceilings, skylights, and oversized windows fill the home with natural light.

Upgraded systems: brand-new high-efficiency HVAC, updated electrical panel, and Milgard double-pane windows for quiet comfort and energy savings.

Kitchen with new fridge and thoughtful updates.

Smart home ready: security cameras and connected devices included.

Well cared for and lovingly maintained by attentive owners.

 Parking & Outdoor Living:

1-car garage with extensive storage, plus driveway fits 2 3 more vehicles.

No extra parking fees everything is included.

Private yard with professional landscaping included in rent.

 Pet-Friendly Living & Community:

Up to 2 pets welcome (with vaccination records).

No monthly pet fees.

Join a close-knit local dog owners' group that meets every afternoon nearby a built-in community for you and your furry friends.

 Premium Location:

 mile to Lafayette's charming downtown groceries, cafes, and shops

2 miles (1 freeway exit) to Walnut Creek's modern downtown restaurants and world-class Broadway Plaza mall

5 miles to Saint Mary's College

Under 10 minutes to BART, 20 minutes to Berkeley & Oakland, 30 minutes to San Francisco

All in an A+ rated California school district.

 Flexible Lease Options:

$4,190/month for a 18-month lease (preferred)
Preferred lease: 18 months at $4,190/month (Zillow system only allows us to select 12 months actual term will be set during lease agreement)

6-month lease: +10% ($4,609)

3-month lease: +15% ($4,819)

Month-to-month: +20% ($5,028)

Security deposit = $3500

Due at signing: pro-rated for 1st months, pro-rated for last months, and security deposit.

Tenant pays utilities; all other perks included (parking, landscaping, smart devices).

 Equal Housing Opportunity
We do not discriminate on any basis. All applicants are welcome. Standard screening applies equally to everyone.

Why This Home?

Unlike most Lafayette 2BR rentals, this home offers bonus finished space, abundant natural light, garage + driveway parking, storage, and yard care included all wrapped in a safe, friendly neighborhood where people look out for each other. Lots of love has gone into this home, and we are extremely prompt in handling any problems that arise. Add in a pet-friendly policy and unbeatable location, and it's the complete package for discerning tenants.

Offering $1200 off first month's rent.
Renter pays for utilities. Owner takes care of regular yard maintenance. Up to 2 pets allowed after standard screening (vaccination records etc).
3291 Marlene Dr, Lafayette, CA 94549 is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,030 sqft single-family home. More recently, it was listed as a rental in September 2025 with an asking price of $4,290 per month. That rental listing was removed on November 6, 2025. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $1,100,900, with a rent estimate of $3,782/month.

Home Details for 3291 Marlene Dr

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: Central AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Carpet, Tile

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: 1 YearAvailable: now

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Lawn
Parking & Garage
Parking: Attached Off Street, On Site

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Sold Price
Sold Date
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$1,480,000
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$1,130,000
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2
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$955,000
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902 sqft
918 Anita Ct, Lafayette, CA
0.30
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$1,205,000
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2
1,264 sqft
3397 Orchard Valley Ln, Lafayette, CA
0.37
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$1,175,000
12/05/25
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2
1,126 sqft
923 Janet Ln, Lafayette, CA
0.23
Single-Family Home
$1,800,000
05/22/26
3
2
1,801 sqft
1051 Buchan Dr, Lafayette, CA
0.42
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$1,314,000
02/12/26
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1,458 sqft
3320 Deer Hill Rd, Lafayette, CA
0.32
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$1,250,000
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2
1,608 sqft
996 Hawthorne Dr, Lafayette, CA
0.47
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$1,575,000
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2
1,499 sqft
3364 Moraga Blvd, Lafayette, CA
0.28
Single-Family Home
$2,300,000
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1,970 sqft

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Rental Market Trends in Lafayette

Last updated Sep 2026
Trulia Rent Estimate$3,782/mo
Average rent
$3.7K
$37MoM
Available listings
50
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What Locals Say about Lafayette

At least 178 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 93 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 86 % Say parking is easy

  • 83 % Say car is needed

  • 79 % Say there's wildlife

  • 79 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 76 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 71 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 69 % Say it's quiet

  • 68 % Say kids play outside

  • 64 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 60 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 54 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 50 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 49 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 47 % Say there are community events

  • 31 % Say streets are well-lit

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Rosie
    "Lovely, quiet and beautiful place to call home. Plenty to do downtown, close to shopping and basic essentials. Lots of walking areas and very safe for being a single woman. I can safely walk at anytime of the day. "
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  • Jeni Corso
    "People are friendly. Some areas are hilly but for the most part you can find a nice area to stroll with your dog."
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  • Trulia User
    "Downtown is walkable from most parts of Lafayette and it’s well connected to other parts of the bay via BART"
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  • Sjdole
    "I used to live at the coralee house in Lafayette and loved it. It was cool year round with all the trees. It was like living inside Muir Woods. "
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  • Saul Padilla
    "It is a great place for living, very good schools and delicious restaurants located in downtown. We are so happy living here"
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  • Trulia User
    "Perfect for dog owners! The streets are beautiful, full of trees, and roses, landscaping and rolling hills!"
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  • Trulia User
    "lots of dogs are here so if you don’t want to say hi constantly don’t come here but otherwise there are dogs everywhere"
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  • Rebecca R.
    "Halloween is a big deal; lots of kids around riding bikes throughout the year; elementary school and high school both nearby; neighbors are friendly"
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  • Gavinjdaniels
    "Safe neighborhood with a casual swim club and plenty of local trail access. Highway is 4 miles away but traffic isn’t an issue unless you’re driving into Burton valley for school drop off."
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  • Alicia B.
    "Is a nice safe neighborhood with well maintained gardens and parks for the most part people are friendly and welcoming. Public transportation is good and reliable "
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  • Muzyhull
    "Great neighborhood for raising a family! Very little traffic. Kids can ride their bikes and feel safe. The one drawback of living in our area is there are no sidewalks or street lights. We’re in the unincorporated area of Lafayette."
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  • Geraldine F. M.
    "Feels like a holiday location in the mountains yet close for corporate life in the city. Best area for high schoolers. "
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  • Sian
    "My neighbourhood has awful access to public transport. I don’t have a car at the moment. If I want to go into town it’s an hour & 20min walk both ways. It keeps me fit, I guess. We just moved here from Chicago, so it’s a bit of a culture shock. I survived 8 years there with no car. 3 of those years were with kids. The first week we were here, I thought I’d take the kids into SF to see their dads new workplace. I walked for 40mins uphill, pushing a stroller with my 3.5yo and carrying my 1year old on my back so we could catch a bus from St Mary’s College (that runs very not very often) to Orinda BART into SF. Not an experience I would repeat. We probably should have just walked into Lafayette and got the BART from there I need to get my UK licence changed to a CA one, so I can get on the insurance to drive my husbands car"
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  • Sian
    "The community center on St Mary’s Road is brilliant. It had a tot drop, no registration required preschool, a playground, trails, loads of different keep fit classes and other community events"
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  • Ranjitha R.
    "Art and wine festivals that happen around Lafayette. Farmers market, hikes charity events and lot more!"
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  • Lucas L.
    "My neighborhood has great access to public transportation and the commute to downtown is 1 minute. I'm"
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  • Derek D.
    "When the power transformers explode, a line comes down, a neighbor has an accident, the tree cutting service smashes into the fire hydrant and floods my garage with water, a cyclist gets hit by a car and the kids run around at halloween, everyone comes together pretty quickly and there’s always people around during the day to help. Seriously good people but mother nature and other factors definitely keep it exciting."
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  • Emimae05
    "I moved here six years ago, and have felt welcome every second. We have become very close with a few of our neighbors and say hello to them often. "
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  • Monumentmen
    "It was the first place I lived when I moved to CA, 16 years ago. I was in my mid 20s & single, so I moved to SF as soon as I could but as soon as I got married & had a kid, I wanted to come back. It’s a great place for kids!"
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  • emimae
    "Every Halloween people ‘boo’ each other, which is just doorbell ditching but leaving a sign that says “you’ve been booed” and a box full of Halloween goodies"
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  • Aimee W.
    "Beautiful tree lined family neighborhood with great schools and an easy commute to SF. Friendly people, great outdoor spaces and amazing place to raise kids."
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  • Monumentmen
    "I walk to work at a local coffee shop. I drive to school in Berkeley. The commute is fairly easy save for returning to town on the 24 at rush hour. "
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  • Sgatti28
    "Streets downtown can get jammed around school time. people are very polite drivers on average. Downtown has too many parking meters. "
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  • Tjspot10
    "I don’t commute, but my husband commutes to SF using BART. His commute including driving to BART varies between 50 minutes on a good day and 90 minutes on a really bad day."
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  • Cliney
    "Big yards here, good for raising Cujo right!. Lots of great trails and back streets to walk poochie on. People are tolerant of dogs. Not too many pit bulls around though."
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  • Deborah L Mcelwaine
    "I have lived in this area all my life and ... and love everything about it. I graduated from Acalanes High School and attended St Marys ... My family has been an active part of the the community for over 60 years ... I have traveled the world and like a homing pigeon have come home to roost ... no other place on earth compares to home swwet home !!"
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  • Michael.e.hansen
    "Great neighbors; incredible schools; small town feel with easy access to the City via BART. There are restaurants and shops in the town center and Walnut Creek is very near for everything you need in a big town."
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  • Emay5
    "family suburb with excellent schools, easy BART to the city, quick access to freeway, upscale shops "
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  • Lauren H. T.
    "Very easy freeway and bart access via Deer Hill Road. Pleasant Hill road can back up but we don’t have to go too far down so it never takes more than 5-10 minutes in traffic. "
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  • Alvin B.
    "wine tasting festival and other downtown street events. All year long. Quiet as most things are done and over around midnight"
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  • Athompson0776
    "It’s quaint and cute. Very upbeat, lots of good places to eat, and shop. Talent show sing a long in the park. "
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  • Cliney
    "Quiet and peaceful at night, but too many yuppies. Mostly retirees and young families moving in with lots of $$$."
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  • Lissettsamaniego
    "Best neighbors one could hope for: We look out for one another, we are ready to lend a helping hand whenever needed, we share the bounty from our fruit trees, we celebrate holidays together-- Halloween pumpkin carving contests and Christmas caroling."
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  • Tavipatel
    "Close to the Lafayette reservoir, walking distance to BART and downtown and still charming, friendly and quiet."
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  • Mike b.
    "Neighborhood is generally quiet and most neighbors maintain their property. Love the rural feels while being close to urban areas."
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Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Nov 6, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$4,090
Oct 23, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
PriceChange
$4,090
Price decreased by 5%
Sep 30, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$4,290
Oct 9, 2023
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
Sep 27, 2023
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$3,900

Frequently asked questions about 3291 Marlene Dr

  • What is 3291 Marlene Dr estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 3291 Marlene Dr in Lafayette, CA is $1,100,900.
  • Is Lafayette a buyer's or seller's market?
    Lafayette is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Lafayette?
    The median sale price in Lafayette is $1.99M. That is down $104K from the prior month.
  • What do residents say about Lafayette?
    Residents describe Lafayette, CA as dog-friendly, easy to park in, and well-kept. Most residents say you need a car. See recently sold homes in Lafayette, CA.
  • Does 3291 Marlene Dr have air conditioning?
    Yes, 3291 Marlene Dr in Lafayette, CA has air conditioning.
  • Does 3291 Marlene Dr have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 3291 Marlene Dr in Lafayette, CA has in-unit laundry.

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