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2715 Dwight
2715 Dwight WayBerkeley, CA 94704
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the El Toyonal Neighborhood of Orinda, CA from $900 (5 Rentals)
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$1,025 - $1,500Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
2430 Prospect
2430 Prospect StBerkeley, CA 94704
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$1,575 - $1,6672 to 5 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
2701 Durant
2701 Durant AveBerkeley, CA 94704
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12 Panoramic
12 Panoramic WayBerkeley, CA 94704
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2710 College
2710 College AveBerkeley, CA 94705
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El Toyonal, Orinda, CA Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in El Toyonal?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Toyonal Studio Apartments | $2,498 | $1,070 | $4,449 |
| El Toyonal 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,350 | $1,450 | $5,090 |
| El Toyonal 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,976 | $1,025 | $10,000+ |
| El Toyonal 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,601 | $1,417 | $10,000+ |
| El Toyonal 4 Bedroom Apartments | $8,320 | $972 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available El Toyonal Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the El Toyonal area of San Francisco, CA is a 6 Beds unit found at 2715 Dwight priced from $963. 2430 Prospect has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,025. Here are the most affordable El Toyonal apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2715 Dwight | 6 Bedroom | 4 Bath | 6BR,4BA | $963 |
| 2430 Prospect | 2 Bedroom | 1 Bath B | 2BR,1BA | $1,025 |
| 2701 Durant | 5 Bedroom | 3 Bath | 5BR,3BA | $1,575 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in El Toyonal, CA
As of January 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the El Toyonal 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 El Toyonal apartment is the 3012College Model at 3012 College Ave starting at $3,500 with a $2.92 price per square foot in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for El Toyonal apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 680 Hiller Dr | 5 Bedrooms, 3 Full & 2 Half Baths | 5BR,3.5BA | $2.11 |
| 3012 College Ave | 3012College | 3BR,2BA | $2.92 |
| 7717 Claremont Ave, Unit Main | 7717 Claremont Ave | 2BR,2BA | $4.25 |
| 2520 College Avenue | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $5.89 |
| 6508 Dana St, Unit D2 | 6508 Dana St | 1BR,1BA | $3.66 |
| 2430 Prospect | 3 Bedroom | 1 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $2.20 |
| Hub Bancroft | 1x1 B | 1BR,1BA | $4.44 |
| 2540 Regent St | 3 Beds, 1 bath | 3BR,1BA | $8.39 |
| 2701 Durant | 2 Bedroom | 1 Bath A | 2BR,1BA | $3.72 |
| Elmwood Village | 9 | Studio ,1BA | $5.48 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap El Toyonal Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in El Toyonal?
The cheapest apartment in El Toyonal is The Standard at Berkeley which is listed at $4,970, while the average apartment in El Toyonal costs $16,141.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in El Toyonal?
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 25 regular apartments in El Toyonal 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 El Toyonal?
Cheap apartments in El Toyonal have an average cost of $3,490 which is $12,651 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in El Toyonal.
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