
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Claremont Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA from $500 (59 Rentals)
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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 |
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Claremont Studio Apartments | $2,513 | $999 | $4,513 |
Claremont 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,684 | $780 | $5,356 |
Claremont 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,280 | $800 | $7,607 |
Claremont 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,131 | $849 | $9,300 |
Claremont 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,311 | $1,165 | $10,000+ |
Claremont 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,787 | $1,290 | $10,000+ |
Claremont 6 Bedroom Apartments | $2,181 | $1,315 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 59 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Claremont Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA.
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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 3 Beds unit found at Student | Identity Logan Park priced from $849. SHARED & PRIVATE Dorm Style Units Available has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here are the most affordable Claremont apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Student | Identity Logan Park | Select 14 | 3BR,3BA | $849 |
SHARED & PRIVATE Dorm Style Units Available | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
Roosevelt | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Helios | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Spectra Southside (Student) | Single Deluxe - S | 1BR,1BA | $1,165 |
The Harmony Collective | Suite A - Unfurnished Room - Shared Bathroom | 1BR, | $1,200 |
Aquatic @ U | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,255 |
Rise at Berkeley | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,297 |
University Park | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,304 |
The Den | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Claremont, CA
As of June 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Claremont area is the $2.72 price per square foot 7 Beds, 3 Baths Model at 960 61st St in the in the Glashaus neighborhood starting from $5,095. The second greatest value Claremont apartment is the 4 Bed 2 Bath Model at 2434-2436 Fulton St starting at $5,295 with a $2.86 price per square foot in the Downtown Berkeley 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. |
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960 61st St | 7 Beds, 3 Baths | 7BR,3BA | $2.72 |
2434-2436 Fulton St | 4 Bed 2 Bath | 4BR,2BA | $2.86 |
514-516 North St | 4 Beds, 2 Baths | 4BR,2BA | $1.98 |
852 55th St, Unit 852 Spacious 3-Bedroom | 852 55th St | 3BR,1BA | $2.50 |
Bosco | 2 Bed 1 Bath - 1280 sqft | 2BR,1BA | $2.90 |
Updated Unit In the Heart of Temescal | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.79 |
RUMI at King | 2B2B Private Bedroom & Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.02 |
The Laureate | 3 Beds, 1 Baths | 3BR,1BA | $1.56 |
Grand at Rockridge (FKA Pleasant Valley Apts) | B1AR 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.87 |
Oak Walk | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.93 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleClaremont, Berkeley, CA
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Claremont Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Claremont?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Claremont is under $1,395.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Claremont?
The cheapest apartment in Claremont is SHARED & PRIVATE Dorm Style Units Available which is listed at $1,000, while the average apartment in Claremont costs $13,500.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Claremont?
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 372 regular apartments in Claremont 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?
Cheap apartments in Claremont have an average cost of $2,973 which is $10,527 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Claremont.
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