What is the average apartment size in Lafayette City?

The average size for a Lafayette City, CA apartment is 934 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Lafayette City?

As of Sep / 2025, the average rent in Lafayette City is $3,051 per month, a 2.2% increase from last year’s average of $2,985.

What is the average apartment size in Lafayette City?

The typical apartment in Lafayette City offers about 934 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Lafayette City, CA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Lafayette City?

The typical rent budget in Lafayette City ranges from $3,000 to per month, with 43% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Lafayette City?

In Lafayette City, 23% of households rent while 77% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: October 19, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Lafayette City is $3,051, a 2.2% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,985.

One-bedroom apartments provide 777 square feet for $3,014, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,972 offer 961 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,196 sq ft) for $3,595, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Lafayette City, CA

Last updated: October 19, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$3,051	934 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$3,014	777 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,972	961 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$3,595	1,196 sq. ft.

Lafayette City, CA rent trends

Rental prices in Lafayette City, CA have increased by 2.2% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,985 to $3,051.

What's the typical rent budget in Lafayette City, CA?

The largest share of rentals in Lafayette City, CA (43%) fall between $3,000- per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Lafayette City, CA?

2,098 or 23% of the households in Lafayette City, CA are renter-occupied while 7,127 or 77% are owner-occupied.

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How Lafayette City Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Lafayette City	$3,051
Los Angeles	$2,762
San Francisco	$3,545
Long Beach	$2,665
East Bay	$2,685
Oakland	$2,651
San Diego	$2,959
Sacramento	$1,921
San Jose	$3,170
Tulare	$1,576
Hayward, CA	$2,464
Danville, CA	$3,336
Walnut Creek, CA	$2,687
Concord, CA	$2,369
Pittsburg, CA	$2,254
Vallejo, CA	$2,121
Berkeley, CA	$3,314

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Lafayette City apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.