Lafayette, CA rental market
Last updated August 28, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Lafayette, CA is $3,731.
$3,731
+$181
+$781
79
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $1,400 to $20,000.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $1,300 | 1 |
| $1,400 | 1 |
| $1,500 | 1 |
| $1,600 | 1 |
| $1,700 | 2 |
| $1,800 | 1 |
| $1,900 | 5 |
| $2,000 | 3 |
| $2,100 | 5 |
| $2,200 | 3 |
| $2,300 | 3 |
| $2,400 | 5 |
| $2,500 | 2 |
| $2,700 | 3 |
| $2,800 | 3 |
| $2,900 | 2 |
| $3,000 | 2 |
| $3,100 | 2 |
| $3,200 | 2 |
| $3,300 | 1 |
| $3,400 | 1 |
| $3,500 | 5 |
| $3,700 | 1 |
| $3,800 | 1 |
| $3,900 | 2 |
| $4,000 | 1 |
| $4,100 | 2 |
| $4,200 | 1 |
| $4,400 | 1 |
| $4,500 | 2 |
| $4,700 | 1 |
| $4,800 | 1 |
| $4,900 | 3 |
| $5,000+ | 27 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has increased by $781 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 | No data |
| Oct | $3,000 | No data |
| Nov | $2,899 | No data |
| Dec | $3,200 | No 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.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
Compare average rent in markets
Rent in Lafayette, CA is 78% higher than the national average.
$3,731
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Frequently asked questions
1. What is the average rent in Lafayette, CA?
The average rent in Lafayette, CA is $3,731.
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 $3,731.
3. How has the rent in Lafayette, CA changed in the last year?
In the last year, the rent in Lafayette, CA increased by $781
4. How much has the rent in Lafayette, CA increased/decreased in the last month?
In the last month, the rent in Lafayette, CA increased by $181
5. How many available rentals are there in Lafayette, CA?
There are currently 79 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 $3,731 — 77.67% higher the national average of $2,100.