
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Claremont Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA from $595 (122 Rentals)
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Wesley House

FOUND Study Southside Berkeley

1770 La Loma

The Lair

2430 Prospect LP

12 Panoramic

RUMI at King

2335 Warring

2315 College
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2731 Durant Ave

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The Harmony Collective

The Den

2618 College

2701 Durant LP

2901 Channing LLC

2620 Regent

3228 Adeline LLC
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2504 Dana St

1803 Oxford St

Aquatic @ U

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2509 Dana St

2000 Durant Ave
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1988 California St

Piedmont Palace

MB Apartments

2710 College LLC

2437 Shattuck Ave.

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2122 Dwight Way

The Laureate

Americana Apartments

UC Studios
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1932 Haste St

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Evans Manor

Collab@Oxford

2210 MLK

Hillegass Apartments

Sterling Haste

Roosevelt

Durant Park Apartment

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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 | $2,431 | $748 | $3,877 |
| Claremont 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,482 | $765 | $6,464 |
| Claremont 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,285 | $780 | $9,543 |
| Claremont 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,710 | $850 | $9,244 |
| Claremont 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,924 | $845 | $10,000+ |
| Claremont 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,613 | $795 | $10,000+ |
| Claremont 6 Bedroom Apartments | $1,913 | $1,030 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 122 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 Studio unit found at 1801 Milvia Street priced from $795. Wesley House has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 5 Beds apartment currently listed from $795. Here are the most affordable Claremont apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1801 Milvia Street | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $795 |
| Wesley House | 5BR/2.0BA | 5BR,2BA | $795 |
| 1770 La Loma | Third Floor | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| The Lair | 3BR/2.0BA | 3BR,2BA | $850 |
| 2430 Prospect LP | 7 Bedroom | 3 Bath | 7BR,3BA | $878 |
| 2425 Prospect | Third Floor A | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| 12 Panoramic | 3 Bedroom | 1 Bath B | 3BR,1BA | $911 |
| 2335 Warring | Second Floor | 8BR,2BA | $950 |
| Helios | Helios - Bed rental - Shared Double 2026 - 2027... | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| RUMI at King | [2026 - 2027] By the Bed: Unlock Smart Living a... | Studio,2BA | $950 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Claremont, CA
As of September 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Claremont area is the $0.45 price per square foot 7 Bedroom | 3 Bath Model at 2430 Prospect LP in the in the UC Berkeley neighborhood starting from $878. The second greatest value Claremont apartment is the 4 Bedroom | 3 Bath Model at 2710 College LLC starting at $2,030 with a $1.12 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2430 Prospect LP | 7 Bedroom | 3 Bath | 7BR,3BA | $0.45 |
| 2710 College LLC | 4 Bedroom | 3 Bath | 4BR,3BA | $1.12 |
| 2504 Dana St | Single Bedroom Furnished | 1BR,1BA | $0.85 |
| Pique Berkeley | 4BR/4BA - D2 | 4BR,4BA | $1.09 |
| 2620 Regent | 5 Bedroom | 3 Bath | 5BR,3BA | $1.06 |
| 3228 Adeline LLC | 5 Bedroom | 1 Bath | 5BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| The Den | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| 2618 College | 5 Bedroom | 2 Bath | 5BR,2BA | $1.08 |
| 2124 Parker | 3 Bedroom | 2 Bath A | 3BR,2BA | $1.32 |
| ArtHaus Telegraph | Cal Suite | 4BR,2BA | $1.42 |
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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 1801 Milvia Street listed at $795.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Claremont Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Claremont Apartment is $850 at 1770 La Loma.
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 $1,081 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 $850.
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