
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Claremont Hills Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA from $500 (111 Rentals)
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2531 Benvenue Ave

2731 Durant Ave

2335 Warring

2715 Dwight

2430 Prospect

Wesley House

Pique Berkeley

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The Dwight

2737 Durant Avenue
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2701 Durant

The Laureate

2901 Channing

2618 College

12 Panoramic

2315 College

2360 Ellsworth

2414 Telegraph

2350 Prospect

2480 Virginia St, Unit 4
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The Den

1780 Le Roy Ave, Unit 25

1780 Le Roy Ave, Unit 36

1780 Le Roy Ave, Unit 35

1780 Le Roy Ave, Unit 30

2620 Regent

1770 La Loma

2530 Hillegass Ave

2509 Dana St

Woolsey Walk
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2508 Hillegass Ave

Piedmont Palace

2710 College

2333 Channing Way

2325 Channing Way

Elmwood Village

Americana Apartments

2211 Carleton St

1700 Le Roy Ave, Unit 8

2415 Virginia St
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2708 College Ave

26FIFTY

2317 Hearst Ave

2510 Bancroft Way

Uni Flats

Warring Street Apartments

Garden Court

2606 Benvenue Ave

2500 Dana St

2309-2311 Hearst Ave
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Claremont Hills?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claremont Hills Studio Apartments | $2,142 | $800 | $3,600 |
| Claremont Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,981 | $765 | $10,000+ |
| Claremont Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,923 | $1,070 | $10,000+ |
| Claremont Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,354 | $1,050 | $8,715 |
| Claremont Hills 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,387 | $970 | $10,000+ |
| Claremont Hills 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,705 | $1,135 | $10,000+ |
| Claremont Hills 6 Bedroom Apartments | $1,997 | $748 | $10,000+ |
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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 Studio unit found at Wesley House priced from $1,095. 2737 Durant Avenue has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,125. Here are the most affordable Claremont Hills apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wesley House | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,095 |
| 2737 Durant Avenue | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,125 |
| 2731 Durant Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
| The Laureate | 3 Beds, 2.5 Baths | 3BR,2BA | $1,395 |
| 1770 La Loma | Peaceful Northside Student Housing | Single-Pri... | 1BR,1BA | $1,650 |
| 2508 Hillegass Ave | studio | Studio,1BA | $1,795 |
| Quarryridge Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,800 |
| 2333 Channing Way | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,895 |
| Elmwood Village | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,900 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Claremont Hills, CA
As of June 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Claremont Hills area is the $3.57 price per square foot 3 Beds, 2 Baths Model at 2525 Benvenue Ave in the in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood starting from $4,995. The second greatest value Claremont Hills apartment is the 1BR/1.0BA Model at The Den starting at $2,450 with a $1.80 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2525 Benvenue Ave | 3 Beds, 2 Baths | 3BR,2BA | $3.57 |
| The Den | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| 3012 College Ave | 3012College | 3BR,2BA | $2.92 |
| 2737 Durant Avenue | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.68 |
| 236 Lomas Cantadas, Unit In-Law | 236 Lomas Cantadas | 1BR,1BA | $2.11 |
| 4801 Shattuck | C4 | 2BR,1BA | $3.58 |
| Grand at Rockridge (FKA Pleasant Valley Apts) | B1B 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.87 |
| 225 Clifton | 1X1 JR | 1BR,1BA | $3.23 |
| Quarryridge Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.16 |
| SHARED & PRIVATE Dorm Style Units Available at The Telegraph Commons! 2 blocks from UCB! | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.82 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Claremont Hills Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Claremont Hills?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Claremont Hills is at Wesley House listed at $1,095.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Claremont Hills Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Claremont Hills Apartment is $1,195 at 2731 Durant Ave.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Claremont Hills Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Claremont Hills is starting from $2,499 at Grand at Rockridge (FKA Pleasant Valley Apts).
What is the most affordable Claremont Hills Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Claremont Hills Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Laureate and starts from $1,395.
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