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

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$1,595 - $1,750

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2425 Fulton St

BerkeleyCA94704
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Evans Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Evans Manor

2316 Haste StBerkeley, CA 94704
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Sterling Haste
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sterling Haste

2110 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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2335 Warring
1 to 8 Bedroom Apartments

2335 Warring

2335 Warring 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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2132 Roosevelt Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

2132 Roosevelt Ave

2132 Roosevelt AveBerkeley, CA 94703
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2901 Channing
2 to 6 Bedroom Apartments

2901 Channing

2901 Channing WayBerkeley, CA 94704
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2620 Regent
4 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

2620 Regent

2620 Regent StBerkeley, CA 94704
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3228 Adeline
2 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

3228 Adeline

3228-3230 Adeline StBerkeley, CA 94703
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12 Panoramic
2 to 6 Bedroom Apartments

12 Panoramic

12 Panoramic WayBerkeley, CA 94704
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2360 Ellsworth
1 to 6 Bedroom Apartments

2360 Ellsworth

2360 Ellsworth StBerkeley, 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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2813 Shattuck Ave
Studio Apartments

2813 Shattuck Ave

2813 Shattuck AveBerkeley, CA 94705
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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
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2437 Warring St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2437 Warring St

2437 Warring StBerkeley, 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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Collab@Oxford2X12BR,1BA$748
FOUND Study Southside Berkeley4x2 - Double - Berkeley 26-274BR,2BA$845
HeliosShared Double1BR,1BA$950
Casa ZimbabweRidge House Triples1BR,1BA$1,030
The Lair3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$1,099
2737 Durant Avenue0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,125
Vanguard Apartments1bed,1bath1BR,1BA$1,200
Rise at Berkeley0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,237
The Harmony CollectiveSuite D - Furnished Rooms - Shared Bathroom1BR,$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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2737 Durant Avenue0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$0.95
3834 Market St3834 Market St3BR,1.5BA$2.18
Hub Bancroft2x2 A2BR,2BA$1.83
The Lair2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.48
2342 Hilgard Ave, Unit 23422342 Hilgard Ave2BR,1BA$2.20
1694 Oxford St1694 Oxford St3BR,1BA$1.36
Collab@Oxford3X23BR,2BA$1.47
Vanguard Apartments1bed,1bath1BR,1BA$1.60
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$1.82

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Claremont, Berkeley, CA

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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.

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.

Expert Rental Resources

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Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.