Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Claremont Hills Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA from $500 (22 Rentals)

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Evans Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Evans Manor

2316 Haste StBerkeley, 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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2731 Durant Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

2731 Durant Ave

2731 Durant AveBerkeley, 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
Student Housing

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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 SHARED & PRIVATE Dorm Style Units Available at The Telegraph Commons! 2 blocks from UCB! priced from $600. 2715 Dwight has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 6 Beds apartment currently listed from $963. Here are the most affordable Claremont Hills apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
SHARED & PRIVATE Dorm Style Units Available at The Telegraph Commons! 2 blocks from UCB!1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$600
2715 Dwight6 Bedroom | 4 Bath6BR,4BA$963
2430 Prospect2 Bedroom | 1 Bath B2BR,1BA$1,025
Casa ZimbabweRidge House Triples1BR,1BA$1,030
Spectra Southside (Student)Single1BR,1BA$1,099

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Claremont Hills, CA

As of December 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Claremont Hills area is the $2.11 price per square foot 5 Bedrooms, 3 Full & 2 Half Baths Model at 680 Hiller Dr in the in the Montclair Business neighborhood starting from $7,900. The second greatest value Claremont Hills apartment is the 551 59th St Model at 551 59th St, Unit #B starting at $3,400 with a $1.84 price per square foot in the Shafter 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.
680 Hiller Dr5 Bedrooms, 3 Full & 2 Half Baths5BR,3.5BA$2.11
551 59th St, Unit #B551 59th St4BR,2.5BA$1.84
47HundredB42BR,1BA$2.65
2342 Hilgard Ave, Unit 23422342 Hilgard Ave2BR,1BA$1.10
236 Lomas Cantadas, Unit In-Law236 Lomas Cantadas1BR,1BA$2.39
2414 Telegraph3 Bedroom | 1 Bath3BR,1BA$1.64
334 45th St328C1BR,1BA$2.64
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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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Claremont Hills, Berkeley, CA

Ranked #11

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Claremont Hills Neighborhood in Berkeley, CA

Walk Score®

53 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

46 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

38 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 $1,850.

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

The cheapest apartment in Claremont Hills is SHARED & PRIVATE Dorm Style Units Available at The Telegraph Commons! 2 blocks from UCB! which is listed at $600, while the average apartment in Claremont Hills costs $16,850.

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 85 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 $2,667 which is $14,183 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Claremont Hills.

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