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2490 Channing WayBerkeley, CA 94704
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Claremont Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA from $500 (72 Rentals)
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$979 - $1,6594 to 6 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 19, 2026
Pique Berkeley
2587-2589 Telegraph AveBerkeley, CA 94704
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$999 - $3,049Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Student | Identity Logan Park
2050 Durant AveBerkeley, CA 94704
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2430 Prospect
2430 Prospect StBerkeley, CA 94704
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The Harmony Collective
1831-1835 Harmon StBerkeley, CA 94703
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$1,0992 Bedroom Apartment Available Now
2434 Piedmont Ave, Unit 20 - AB
2434 Piedmont AveBerkeley, CA 94704
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1569 Arch St
BerkeleyCA94708
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$1,200 - $4,449Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Hub Bancroft
2300 Bowditch StBerkeley, CA 94704
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2414 Telegraph
2410-2424 Telegraph AveBerkeley, CA 94704
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$1,625Studio Apartments Contact Us For Availability
2813 Shattuck Ave
2813 Shattuck AveBerkeley, CA 94705
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2438 Haste St
BerkeleyCA94704
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2437 Shattuck Ave.
BerkeleyCA94704
1988 California St
BerkeleyCA94703
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$1,8001 Bedroom Apartment Available Now
1465 Martin Luther King Jr Way
1465 Martin Luther King Jr WayBerkeley, CA 94709
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Claremont, Berkeley, CA Local Guide
UC Berkeley by Flickr User: procario is licensed under CC BY 2.0
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Claremont?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claremont Studio Apartments | $2,292 | $995 | $4,449 |
| Claremont 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,481 | $600 | $5,719 |
| Claremont 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,851 | $550 | $10,000+ |
| Claremont 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,610 | $775 | $10,000+ |
| Claremont 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,834 | $1,150 | $10,000+ |
| Claremont 5 Bedroom Apartments | $7,427 | $1,140 | $10,000+ |
| Claremont 6 Bedroom Apartments | $1,293 | $979 | $1,509 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 72 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 1 Bed unit found at SHARED & PRIVATE Dorm Style Units Available 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHARED & PRIVATE Dorm Style Units Available | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $600 |
| The Lair | 3BR/2.0BA | 3BR,2BA | $775 |
| Helios | Shared Double | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Student | Identity Logan Park | Select 14 | 3BR,3BA | $999 |
| Rise at Berkeley | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $999 |
| Spectra Southside (Student) | Single | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| 2430 Prospect | 2 Bedroom | 1 Bath B | 2BR,1BA | $1,025 |
| Casa Zimbabwe | Ridge House Triples | 1BR,1BA | $1,030 |
| The Harmony Collective | Suite A - Unfurnished Room - Shared Bathroom | 1BR, | $1,050 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Claremont, CA
As of October 14, 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 4538 Martin Luther King Jr Way Model at 4538 Martin Luther King Jr Way starting at $3,000 with a $2.50 price per square foot in the Longfellow 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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| 680 Hiller Dr | 5 Bedrooms, 3 Full & 2 Half Baths | 5BR,3.5BA | $2.11 |
| 4538 Martin Luther King Jr Way | 4538 Martin Luther King Jr Way | 1BR,1BA | $2.50 |
| The Lair | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $0.74 |
| 2342 Hilgard Ave, Unit 2342 | 2342 Hilgard Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| 2414 Telegraph | 3 Bedroom | 1 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $1.64 |
| FOUND Study Downtown Berkeley | B2 (2 bed/1 bath) | 2BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| FOUND Study Southside Berkeley | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.28 |
| 2430 Prospect | 3 Bedroom | 1 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $2.20 |
| Casa Zimbabwe | Casa Zimbabwe Triples | 1BR,1BA | $2.06 |
| SHARED & PRIVATE Dorm Style Units Available | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
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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 $1,050.
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 $600, while the average apartment in Claremont costs $17,622.
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 287 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 $2,687 which is $14,935 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Claremont.
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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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