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$1,025 - $1,500Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
2430 Prospect
2430 Prospect StBerkeley, CA 94704
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the El Toyonal Neighborhood of Orinda, CA from $1,000 (5 Rentals)
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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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$1,200 - $4,449Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Hub Bancroft
2300 Bowditch StBerkeley, CA 94704
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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 | $2,141 | $1,070 | $4,449 |
| El Toyonal 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,529 | $1,450 | $5,979 |
| El Toyonal 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,728 | $1,025 | $10,000+ |
| El Toyonal 3 Bedroom Apartments | $9,741 | $1,417 | $10,000+ |
| El Toyonal 4 Bedroom Apartments | $9,741 | $1,150 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 5 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the El Toyonal Neighborhood of Orinda, CA.
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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 2 Beds unit found at 2430 Prospect priced from $1,025. The Berk has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,150. Here are the most affordable El Toyonal apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2430 Prospect | 2 Bedroom | 1 Bath B | 2BR,1BA | $1,025 |
| The Berk | Arch D1 | 4BR,1BA | $1,150 |
| 2701 Durant | 5 Bedroom | 3 Bath | 5BR,3BA | $1,575 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in El Toyonal, CA
As of October 06, 2025 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 3 Bedroom | 1 Bath Model at 2430 Prospect starting at $1,417 with a $2.20 price per square foot in the UC 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 |
| 2430 Prospect | 3 Bedroom | 1 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $2.20 |
| The Standard at Berkeley | Astoria - 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $8.81 |
| Hub Bancroft | 1x1 B | 1BR,1BA | $4.19 |
| 2540 Regent St | 3 Beds, 1 bath | 3BR,1BA | $8.39 |
| 3019 Bateman St, Unit 5 | 3019 Bateman St | 1BR,1BA | $4.55 |
| 2701 Durant | 2 Bedroom | 1 Bath A | 2BR,1BA | $3.72 |
| The Berk | College A1 | 1BR,1BA | $6.66 |
| 2434 Piedmont Ave, Unit 20 - AB | 2434 Piedmont Ave | 2BR,1BA | $5.81 |
| 2832 Derby St | Shared Double | 2BR,3BA | $7.14 |
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Getting Around the El Toyonal Neighborhood in Orinda, CA
Walk Score®
5 / 100
Car-Dependent
Almost all errands require a car
Bike Score®
13 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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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 Berk which is listed at $1,550, while the average apartment in El Toyonal costs $17,426.
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 24 regular apartments in El Toyonal that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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