Lafayette, CA rental market
What is the average rent in Lafayette, CA?
Last updated December 4, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Lafayette, CA is $3,795.
$3,795
-$155
+$795
53
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $1,550 to $15,000.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $1,500 | 1 |
| $1,700 | 2 |
| $1,800 | 2 |
| $1,900 | 3 |
| $2,000 | 2 |
| $2,100 | 1 |
| $2,200 | 2 |
| $2,300 | 1 |
| $2,400 | 1 |
| $2,500 | 2 |
| $2,600 | 3 |
| $2,900 | 1 |
| $3,000 | 3 |
| $3,100 | 2 |
| $3,200 | 1 |
| $3,300 | 1 |
| $3,400 | 1 |
| $3,600 | 1 |
| $3,700 | 2 |
| $3,900 | 4 |
| $4,000 | 3 |
| $4,100 | 1 |
| $4,300 | 1 |
| $4,400 | 3 |
| $4,500 | 1 |
| $5,000+ | 18 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has increased by $795 compared to the previous year.
| 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 | $3,000 | $3,499 |
| Oct | $3,000 | $3,213 |
| Nov | $2,899 | $3,975 |
| Dec | $3,200 | $3,833 |
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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Rent in Lafayette, CA is 90% higher than the national average.
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Frequently asked questions
1. What is the average rent in Lafayette, CA?
The average rent in Lafayette, CA is $3,795.
2. What is the average rent for a studio apartment in Lafayette, CA?
The average rent for a studio apartment in Lafayette, CA is $1,750 per month.
3. What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Lafayette, CA?
The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Lafayette, CA is $2,075 per month.
4. What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Lafayette, CA?
The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Lafayette, CA is $3,288 per month.
5. What is the average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Lafayette, CA?
The average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Lafayette, CA is $5,700 per month.
6. What is the average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Lafayette, CA?
The average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Lafayette, CA is $12,167 per month.
7. How much does it cost to rent a house in Lafayette, CA?
Houses in Lafayette, CA rent between $1,550 - $15,000 with an average rent of $3,795.
8. How has the rent in Lafayette, CA changed in the last year?
In the last year, the rent in Lafayette, CA increased by $795
9. How much has the rent in Lafayette, CA increased/decreased in the last month?
In the last month, the rent in Lafayette, CA decreased by $155
10. How many available rentals are there in Lafayette, CA?
There are currently 53 rentals available in Lafayette, CA.
11. How do rent prices in Lafayette, CA compare with the national average?
The average rent in Lafayette, CA is $3,795 — 89.75% higher the national average of $2,000.