Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Claremont Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA from $500 (47 Rentals)

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Evans Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Evans Manor

2316 Haste StBerkeley, CA 94704
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2210 MLK
5 to 6 Bedroom Apartments

2210 MLK

2210 Martin Luther King Jr WayBerkeley, 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
Student Housing

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Roosevelt
1 Bedroom Apartments

Roosevelt

2132 Roosevelt AveBerkeley, CA 94703
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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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Rise at Berkeley
Studio Apartments

Rise at Berkeley

2025 Kala Bagai WayBerkeley, CA 94704
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2710 College
4 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

2710 College

2710 College AveBerkeley, CA 94705
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Durant Park Apartment
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Durant Park Apartment

2226-2230 Durant AveBerkeley, CA 94704
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2115 Haste St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2115 Haste St

2115 Haste StBerkeley, CA 94704
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1770 La Loma
1 Bedroom Apartments

1770 La Loma

1770 La Loma AveBerkeley, CA 94709
Student Housing

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2437 Warring St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2437 Warring St

2437 Warring StBerkeley, CA 94704
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2122 Dwight Way
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2122 Dwight Way

2120-2124 Dwight WayBerkeley, CA 94704
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535 41st St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

535 41st St

535 41st StOakland, CA 94609

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Claremont, Berkeley, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Claremont Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Claremont 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. The Lair has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $775. Here are the most affordable Claremont 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
The Lair3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$775
HeliosShared Double1BR,1BA$950
2715 Dwight6 Bedroom | 4 Bath6BR,4BA$963
2430 Prospect2 Bedroom | 1 Bath B2BR,1BA$1,025
Casa ZimbabweRidge House Triples1BR,1BA$1,030
The Harmony CollectiveSuite A - Unfurnished Room - Shared Bathroom1BR,$1,050
BoscoStudio - 241 sqftStudio,1BA$1,090
Spectra Southside (Student)Single1BR,1BA$1,099

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Claremont, CA

As of December 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Claremont 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 apartment is the 1001 46th St Model at 1001 46th St, Unit Cavernous 2bdrm starting at $3,950 with a $2.05 price per square foot in the Glashaus neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Claremont 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
1001 46th St, Unit Cavernous 2bdrm1001 46th St2BR,2BA$2.05
2129 Haste Street2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.50
4538 Martin Luther King Jr Way4538 Martin Luther King Jr Way1BR,1BA$2.50
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
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$1.67

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Claremont, Berkeley, CA

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across California and customized analysis for Northeastern San Francisco. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Claremont Neighborhood in Berkeley, CA

Walk Score®

85 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

68 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

48 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 2430 Prospect listed at $1,070.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Claremont Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Claremont Apartment is $700 at SHARED & PRIVATE Dorm Style Units Available at The Telegraph Commons! 2 blocks from UCB!.

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 $775 at The Lair.

What is the most affordable Claremont Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Claremont Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Lair and starts from $775.

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