Rent in Lafayette, CA
A 2-bedroom in Lafayette, CA (ZIP 94549) typically rents for about $3,151 a month, with a range of $2,805–$3,151. Owner-occupied homes in Contra Costa County pay about 0.83% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.24% in the week of Oct 29, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,242 | $2,088–$2,242 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $2,374 | $2,290–$2,374 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $3,151 | $2,805–$3,151 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $3,500 | $3,500–$3,592 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $3,500 | $3,500–$4,250 | 1 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Lafayette ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Lafayette, CA?
- About $3,151 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $2,805–$3,151. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Lafayette, CA?
- About $2,374 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $2,290–$2,374. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Lafayette, CA?
- About $3,500 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $3,500–$3,592. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Lafayette, CA?
- About $2,242 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $2,088–$2,242. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Lafayette, CA?
- About $3,500 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $3,500–$4,250. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in Lafayette, CA?
- Owner-occupied homes in Contra Costa County pay a typical 0.83% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.24% in the week of Oct 29, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Lafayette rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).