
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Claremont Hills Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA from $500 (44 Rentals)
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1770 La Loma

2335 Warring

2731 Durant Ave

2715 Dwight

Wesley House

2737 Durant Avenue

Pique Berkeley
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2430 Prospect

2618 College

2701 Durant

The Laureate

2901 Channing

2221 Dwight Way

2315 College

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2350 Prospect

2360 Ellsworth

The Den

2414 Telegraph

2620 Regent

2818 Telegraph Ave, Unit 26

2530 Hillegass Ave

2818 Telegraph Ave, Unit 28
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2509 Dana St

1700 Le Roy Ave, Unit 8

Woolsey Walk

Evans Manor

Hillegass Apartments

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2437 Warring St

2322 Haste St
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2508 Hillegass Ave

2227 Carleton St

6540 Valley View Rd

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5339 Broadway

5339 Broadway
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334 45th St

5390 Broadway

Vicente Arms

323 Alcatraz Ave
Claremont Hills, Berkeley, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Claremont Hills?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claremont Hills Studio Apartments | $1,980 | $950 | $3,000 |
| Claremont Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,118 | $765 | $7,286 |
| Claremont Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,871 | $1,070 | $10,000+ |
| Claremont Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,233 | $1,050 | $10,000+ |
| Claremont Hills 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,456 | $970 | $10,000+ |
| Claremont Hills 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,248 | $1,135 | $10,000+ |
| Claremont Hills 6 Bedroom Apartments | $1,677 | $1,030 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 44 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Claremont Hills Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA.
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Cheapest Available Claremont Hills Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Claremont Hills area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 1770 La Loma priced from $850. 2425 Prospect has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable Claremont Hills apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1770 La Loma | Third Floor | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| 2425 Prospect | Third Floor A | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Wesley House | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,003 |
| 2737 Durant Avenue | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,031 |
| 2731 Durant Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
| The Den | 3BR/2.0BA | 3BR,2BA | $1,350 |
| The Laureate | 4 Beds, 2 Baths | 4BR,2BA | $1,800 |
| Quarryridge Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,800 |
| The Grand at Rockridge | E1BR 1x1 Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,899 |
| 225 Clifton | 1X1 JR | 1BR,1BA | $1,935 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Claremont Hills, CA
As of July 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Claremont Hills area is the $1.80 price per square foot 1BR/1.0BA Model at The Den in the in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood starting from $2,450. The second greatest value Claremont Hills apartment is the C2 Loft+Balcony Model at Telegraph Bays starting at $4,995 with a $3.94 price per square foot in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Claremont Hills apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Den | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| Telegraph Bays | C2 Loft+Balcony | 3BR,2BA | $3.94 |
| ArtHaus Telegraph | Cal Suite | 4BR,2BA | $1.73 |
| 2500 Durant Avenue | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.65 |
| 2715 Benvenue Ave | 2715 Benvenue Ave | 1BR,1BA | $3.43 |
| 1117 Alvarado Rd, Unit 1117-B | 1117 Alvarado Rd | 1BR,1BA | $3.85 |
| 225 Clifton | 1X1 JR | 1BR,1BA | $3.23 |
| Quarryridge Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.16 |
| Americana Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.90 |
| Telegraph Commons | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.82 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Claremont Hills Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Claremont Hills?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Claremont Hills is under $1,935.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Claremont Hills?
The cheapest apartment in Claremont Hills is 1770 La Loma which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in Claremont Hills costs $2,325.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Claremont Hills?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 65 regular apartments in Claremont Hills that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Claremont Hills?
Cheap apartments in Claremont Hills have an average cost of $2,058 which is $267 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Claremont Hills.
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