Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Claremont Hills Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA from $500 (24 Rentals)

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Evans Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Evans Manor

2316 Haste StBerkeley, CA 94704
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2731 Durant Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

2731 Durant Ave

2731 Durant AveBerkeley, CA 94704
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2618 College
1 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

2618 College

2618 College AveBerkeley, CA 94704
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12 Panoramic
2 to 6 Bedroom Apartments

12 Panoramic

12 Panoramic WayBerkeley, CA 94704
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2620 Regent
4 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

2620 Regent

2620 Regent StBerkeley, CA 94704
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2710 College
4 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

2710 College

2710 College AveBerkeley, CA 94705
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1770 La Loma
1 Bedroom Apartments

1770 La Loma

1770 La Loma AveBerkeley, CA 94709
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2437 Warring St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2437 Warring St

2437 Warring StBerkeley, CA 94704
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Claremont Hills, Berkeley, CA Local Guide

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 The Den priced from $895. 2731 Durant Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $895. Here are the most affordable Claremont Hills apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Den1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$895
2731 Durant Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$895
2715 Dwight6 Bedroom | 4 Bath6BR,4BA$963
Spectra Southside (Student)Single Deluxe - S1BR,1BA$999
2430 Prospect2 Bedroom | 1 Bath B2BR,1BA$1,025

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Claremont Hills, CA

As of January 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Claremont Hills area is the $2.15 price per square foot 4824 Telegraph Ave Model at 4824 Telegraph Ave in the in the Shafter neighborhood starting from $3,650. The second greatest value Claremont Hills apartment is the 1BR/1.0BA Model at The Den starting at $895 with a $0.66 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
4824 Telegraph Ave4824 Telegraph Ave3BR,2BA$2.15
The Den1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$0.66
334 45th St334D2BR,2BA$2.20
3012 College Ave3012College3BR,2BA$2.92
2342 Hilgard Ave, Unit 23422342 Hilgard Ave2BR,1BA$2.09
Grand at Rockridge (FKA Pleasant Valley Apts)B1B 2x12BR,1BA$2.99
2414 Telegraph3 Bedroom | 1 Bath3BR,1BA$1.64
2430 Prospect3 Bedroom | 1 Bath3BR,1BA$2.20
Casa ZimbabweCasa Zimbabwe Triples1BR,1BA$2.06
SHARED & PRIVATE Dorm Style Units Available at The Telegraph Commons! 2 blocks from UCB!1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.43

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Claremont Hills, Berkeley, CA

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Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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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 $1,800.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Claremont Hills?

The cheapest apartment in Claremont Hills is The Den which is listed at $895, while the average apartment in Claremont Hills costs $16,007.

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 77 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 $2,321 which is $13,686 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Claremont Hills.

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