Lafayette, CA rental market

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Last updated August 19, 2025

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Lafayette, CA is $3,550.

Average rent

$3,550

Month-over-month change

$0

Year-over-year change

+$320

Available rentals

78

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $1,400 to $20,000.

Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$1,3001
$1,4001
$1,5002
$1,6002
$1,7002
$1,8001
$1,9003
$2,0006
$2,1005
$2,2002
$2,3001
$2,4003
$2,5001
$2,6001
$2,7003
$2,8003
$2,9004
$3,0002
$3,1001
$3,2001
$3,3003
$3,4001
$3,5004
$3,7001
$3,9002
$4,0003
$4,1002
$4,4002
$4,5003
$4,6001
$4,7001
$4,8002
$4,9001
$5,000+26

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has increased by $320 compared to the previous year.

Average rent price over time
Last year (2024)This year (2025)
Jan$3,335$3,009
Feb$2,895$3,372
Mar$2,495$3,500
Apr$3,249$2,744
May$3,144$3,200
Jun$3,250$3,360
Jul$3,000$4,000
Aug$3,850$3,560
Sep$3,000No data
Oct$3,000No data
Nov$2,899No data
Dec$3,200No data

Market temperature

The Lafayette, CA rental market temperature is COOL. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.

cool

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in Lafayette, CA is 69% higher than the national average.

Lafayette, CAvs.

$3,550

$2,100

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in Lafayette, CA?

The average rent in Lafayette, CA is $3,550.

2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Lafayette, CA?

Houses in Lafayette, CA rent between $1,400 - $20,000 with an average rent of $3,550.

3. How has the rent in Lafayette, CA changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in Lafayette, CA increased by $320

4. How much has the rent in Lafayette, CA increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in Lafayette, CA did not change.

5. How many available rentals are there in Lafayette, CA?

There are currently 78 rentals available in Lafayette, CA.

6. How do rent prices in Lafayette, CA compare with the national average?

The average rent in Lafayette, CA is $3,550 — 69.05% higher the national average of $2,100.