
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Claremont Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA from $400 (52 Rentals)
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Hillegass Apartments

FOUND Study Southside Berkeley

1639 Josephine St

2731 Durant Ave

2715 Dwight

Casa Zimbabwe

2430 Prospect

Wesley House

The Lair
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Pique Berkeley

2737 Durant Avenue

2701 Durant

The Harmony Collective

Vanguard Apartments

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1694 Oxford St

2627 Virginia St

Rise at Berkeley

2414 Telegraph

Aquatic @ U
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The Den

1467 Russell St

2425 Fulton St

California Apartments

2818 Telegraph Ave, Unit 26

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1467 Russell St, Unit 2, Unit 2

Woolsey Walk

Evans Manor

Sterling Haste

2210 MLK
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2335 Warring

2618 College

2132 Roosevelt Ave

2901 Channing

2620 Regent

3228 Adeline

12 Panoramic

2360 Ellsworth

2710 College

Durant Park Apartment
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Bishop Berkeley Apartments

2813 Shattuck Ave

2115 Haste St

1770 La Loma

2437 Warring St

2070 University Avenue

ArtHaus 820

MacArthur Commons

535 41st St

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Claremont, Berkeley, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Claremont?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claremont Studio Apartments | $2,497 | $800 | $5,226 |
| Claremont 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,324 | $765 | $10,000+ |
| Claremont 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,964 | $748 | $10,000+ |
| Claremont 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,576 | $400 | $10,000+ |
| Claremont 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,315 | $845 | $10,000+ |
| Claremont 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,320 | $1,135 | $10,000+ |
| Claremont 6 Bedroom Apartments | $2,649 | $748 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Claremont Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Claremont area of San Francisco, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at Collab@Oxford priced from $748. FOUND Study Southside Berkeley has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $845. Here are the most affordable Claremont apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Collab@Oxford | 2X1 | 2BR,1BA | $748 |
| FOUND Study Southside Berkeley | 4x2 - Double - Berkeley 26-27 | 4BR,2BA | $845 |
| Helios | Shared Double | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Casa Zimbabwe | Ridge House Triples | 1BR,1BA | $1,030 |
| The Lair | 3BR/2.0BA | 3BR,2BA | $1,099 |
| 2737 Durant Avenue | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,125 |
| Vanguard Apartments | 1bed,1bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Rise at Berkeley | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,237 |
| The Harmony Collective | Suite D - Furnished Rooms - Shared Bathroom | 1BR, | $1,250 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Claremont, CA
As of April 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Claremont area is the $0.95 price per square foot 0BR/1.0BA Model at 2737 Durant Avenue in the in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood starting from $1,125. The second greatest value Claremont apartment is the 3834 Market St Model at 3834 Market St starting at $2,400 with a $2.18 price per square foot in the West Oakland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Claremont apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2737 Durant Avenue | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $0.95 |
| 3834 Market St | 3834 Market St | 3BR,1.5BA | $2.18 |
| Hub Bancroft | 2x2 A | 2BR,2BA | $1.83 |
| The Lair | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.48 |
| 2342 Hilgard Ave, Unit 2342 | 2342 Hilgard Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.20 |
| 1694 Oxford St | 1694 Oxford St | 3BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| Collab@Oxford | 3X2 | 3BR,2BA | $1.47 |
| Vanguard Apartments | 1bed,1bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| Casa Zimbabwe | Casa Zimbabwe Triples | 1BR,1BA | $2.06 |
| 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 Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Claremont?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Claremont is at 2737 Durant Avenue listed at $1,125.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Claremont Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Claremont Apartment is $950 at Helios.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Claremont Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Claremont is starting from $748 at Collab@Oxford.
What is the most affordable Claremont Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Claremont Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Collab@Oxford and starts from $924.
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