
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Orinda, CA from $1,895 (52 Rentals)
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1117 Alvarado Rd, Unit 1117-B

3652 Chestnut St

3610 Bickerstaff Rd

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680 Moraga Rd

327 Rheem Blvd

3613 Bickerstaff Rd

907 Bell St

3693-3695 Highland Rd

3654-3658 Mosswood Dr

918 Dewing Ave

932 Dewing Ave

2037-2045 Donald Dr

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6453 Heather Ridge Way

3580 Brook St

3789-3791 Mosswood Dr

328 Rheem Blvd

3626 Bickerstaff

920 Dewing Ave

3672 Mosswood Dr

3643-3647 Walnut St

3625 Bickerstaff Rd

2168 Donald Dr
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3622 Chestnut St

Ascot Apartments

3703 Sundale Rd

3661 Mt Diablo Blvd

332 Rheem Blvd

6415 Snake Rd

Ascot Apartments

3616 Chestnut St

2056 Ascot Dr

336 Rheem Blvd
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3639 Walnut St

3619 Bickerstaff Rd

3585 Brook St

3603 Chestnut St

2050 Ascot Dr

3609-3611 Bickerstaff Rd

3620 Bickerstaff Rd

2101 Donald Dr

Vio at Moraga

891-899 Bell St
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Orinda?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Orinda 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,577 | $1,895 | $3,680 |
| Cheap Orinda 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,491 | $2,195 | $7,100 |
| Cheap Orinda 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,827 | $3,495 | $6,160 |
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Cheapest Available Orinda Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Orinda, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Dolores in the Downtown Lafayette neighborhood priced from $2,100. The Morgan Apartments in the Burton Valley neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,115. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Orinda apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dolores | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $2,100 |
| The Morgan Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $2,115 |
| Redwood Creek Apartments | Traditional | 1BR, 1BA | $2,295 |
| 3606 Bickerstaff Rd | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR, 1BA | $2,499 |
| 3608 Bickerstaff | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR, 1BA | $2,499 |
| 3626 Bickerstaff | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR, 1BA | $3,195 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Orinda, CA
As of September 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Orinda area is the $3.12 price per square foot 2BR/1.0BA Model at 3606 Bickerstaff Rd in the Downtown Lafayette neighborhood starting from $2,499. The second greatest value Orinda apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at 3608 Bickerstaff in the Downtown Lafayette neighborhood starting at $2,499 with a $3.12 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Orinda apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3606 Bickerstaff Rd | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR, 1BA | $3.12 |
| 3608 Bickerstaff | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR, 1BA | $3.12 |
| 3626 Bickerstaff | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR, 1BA | $4.56 |
| 1117 Alvarado Rd, Unit 1117-B | 1117 Alvarado Rd | 1BR, 1BA | $4.15 |
| The Morgan Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $3.53 |
| Redwood Creek Apartments | Renovated | 1BR, 1BA | $4.16 |
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How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Orinda Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Orinda Apartment is $2,100 at Dolores.
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