Lafayette, CA rental market
What is the average rent in Lafayette, CA?
Last updated April 7, 2026
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Lafayette, CA is $2,838.
Average rent
$2,838
Month-over-month change
+$103
Year-over-year change
-$362
Available rentals
33
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $1,500 to $12,500.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $1,500 | 1 |
| $1,700 | 1 |
| $1,800 | 2 |
| $1,900 | 2 |
| $2,000 | 1 |
| $2,100 | 2 |
| $2,200 | 3 |
| $2,300 | 2 |
| $2,400 | 4 |
| $2,600 | 1 |
| $2,700 | 1 |
| $2,800 | 4 |
| $2,900 | 1 |
| $3,000 | 1 |
| $3,100 | 2 |
| $3,500 | 1 |
| $4,100 | 2 |
| $4,200 | 1 |
| $5,000+ | 7 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has decreased by $362 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2025) | This year (2026) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $3,009 | $3,100 |
| Feb | $3,372 | $2,825 |
| Mar | $3,500 | $2,500 |
| Apr | $2,744 | $2,741 |
| May | $3,200 | No data |
| Jun | $3,360 | No data |
| Jul | $4,000 | No data |
| Aug | $3,560 | No data |
| Sep | $3,499 | No data |
| Oct | $3,213 | No data |
| Nov | $3,975 | No data |
| Dec | $3,850 | No data |
Market temperature
The Lafayette, CA rental market temperature is WARM. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
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