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Refreshed Lafayette Highlands apartment exterior with wood-accented balconies, updated landscaping, mature trees, and green lawn.

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Lafayette Highlands Transformed

By Essex

September 19, 2026

Tucked in the scenic hills of Lafayette, CA, sits Lafayette Highlands, a tranquil apartment community transformed with a mid-century modern makeover including upgraded exteriors and reimagined amenities designed to enhance everyday living. These improvements blend timeless design with modern comfort, creating a welcoming atmosphere that feels sophisticated and familiar. The result is a renewed community that offers residents an elevated living experience while maintaining its classic warmth and charm.

Renovated Lafayette Highlands clubroom with leather lounge chairs, wood-paneled ceilings, modern lighting, and kitchenette seating.

New Amenities & Exterior Up Close

Step outside your door and discover newly enhanced amenities and fresh exteriors. Updated with comfort, style, and convenience in mind, these spaces create a welcoming, modern environment for residents and guests alike.

  • Resort-Style Pool: Step into your own everyday getaway at our newly renovated resort-inspired pool and spa deck. With chic striped cabanas, comfortable lounge seating, and a barbecue area perfect for dining under the California sun, every detail brings vacation vibes closer to home. Whether you're the type to chase a perfect tanning day or simply looking for a place to unwind, the refreshed pool area makes it easy to feel like you're at a resort that's just a short walk from your front door.
  • Clubroom: With soaring ceilings, cafe-style seating, kitchenettes, and thoughtfully curated interiors, the new clubroom supports everything from remote work and studying to socializing with friends and neighbors. Warm finishes, comfortable gathering spaces, and touches of greenery create an inviting atmosphere that feels both productive and relaxing. Whether you're checking off your to-do list or simply enjoying the moment, the clubroom offers a space that makes everyday life feel a little more luxurious.
  • Fitness Center: Staying active is easier than ever in our newly refreshed fitness center. Featuring brand-new cardio and strength-training equipment, the space is thoughtfully designed to support every workout, whether you're starting a new routine or building an existing one.
  • Community Enhancements: Lafayette Highlands boasts a refreshed exterior featuring a sleek modern color palette, stunning wood siding on patios and balconies, beautifully redone landscaping, and new signage that creates a welcoming first impression.
Renovated pool and spa at Lafayette Highlands with lounge seating, cabanas, striped umbrellas, and landscaped surroundings.

Behind the Renovation

At the heart of this renovation is a simple goal: to create a better living experience for our residents. By identifying opportunities for improvement and investing in our communities, we can make a meaningful impact on everyday life.

At Essex, we understand that the spaces we live in influence how we feel, connect, and thrive. Creating environments that help residents feel happier, healthier, and more inspired is what drives us to continually enhance our communities.

This transformation reflects our commitment to caring about what matters most and creating homes that truly support the people who live in them. We know a home is more than four walls and a roof - it's where memories are made, milestones are celebrated, and life unfolds. See the renovations for yourself and book a tour today.

Find Your Essex Apartment

Our apartment communities span from Mission Hills in Oceanside, San Diego County, to The Elliot at Mukilteo in the Pacific Northwest in some of the most sought-after locations on the West Coast. Choose from bustling city life, quiet comfort in the suburbs, sun and sand at the beach or outdoor adventures and a wide variety of on-site amenities and floor plans that span from studios to townhomes. Whatever your style and budget, we have a community that's right for you.

Explore our nearly 250 apartments, such as Brio in Walnut Creek or The Courtyards at 65th Street in Emeryville, and learn more about current leasing or move-in specials.

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