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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the El Toyonal Neighborhood of Orinda, CA from $400 (14 Rentals)
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2308 Warring StBerkeley, CA 94704
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Hillegass Apartments
2610 Hillegass AveBerkeley, CA 94704
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2731 Durant Ave
2731 Durant AveBerkeley, CA 94704
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2715 Dwight
2715 Dwight WayBerkeley, CA 94704
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$1,033 - $2,4601 to 7 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 14
2430 Prospect
2430 Prospect StBerkeley, CA 94704
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$1,125 - $9,995Studio to 5 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
2737 Durant Avenue
2737 Durant AveBerkeley, CA 94704
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$1,135 - $13,0201 to 6 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 14
2701 Durant
2701 Durant AveBerkeley, CA 94704
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$1,695 - $3,350Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 1
2530 Hillegass Ave
2530 Hillegass AveBerkeley, CA 94704
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2508 Hillegass Ave
2508 Hillegass AveBerkeley, CA 94704
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$1,800 - $5,8001 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 3
Piedmont Palace
2437 Piedmont AveBerkeley, CA 94704
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2335 Warring
2335 Warring StBerkeley, 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 |
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| El Toyonal Studio Apartments | $1,917 | $800 | $2,940 |
| El Toyonal 1 Bedroom Apartments | $12,106 | $1,175 | $10,000+ |
| El Toyonal 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,013 | $1,033 | $10,000+ |
| El Toyonal 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,369 | $400 | $10,000+ |
| El Toyonal 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,623 | $970 | $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 Studio unit found at 2737 Durant Avenue priced from $1,125. 2731 Durant Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,195. Here are the most affordable El Toyonal apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| 2737 Durant Avenue | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,125 |
| 2731 Durant Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
| 2508 Hillegass Ave | studio | Studio,1BA | $1,795 |
| Elmwood Village | 7B | Studio,1BA | $1,950 |
| 2708 College Ave | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,195 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in El Toyonal, CA
As of May 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the El Toyonal area is the $2.92 price per square foot 3012College Model at 3012 College Ave in the in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value El Toyonal apartment is the 0BR/1.0BA Model at 2737 Durant Avenue starting at $1,125 with a $0.95 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. |
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| 3012 College Ave | 3012College | 3BR,2BA | $2.92 |
| 2737 Durant Avenue | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $0.95 |
| 2620 Hillegass Ave. | 3BD/1BA ADU | 3BR,1BA | $5.77 |
| The Durant | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.88 |
| 2606 Benvenue Ave | 1br/1ba | 1BR,1BA | $3.97 |
| Stadium Heights LLC | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $5.17 |
| 2708 College Ave | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $4.37 |
| Elmwood Village | 7B | Studio ,1BA | $4.64 |
| 2508 Hillegass Ave | studio | Studio ,1BA | $5.98 |
| 2731 Durant Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $5.98 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap El Toyonal Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in El Toyonal?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in El Toyonal is under $7,375.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in El Toyonal?
The cheapest apartment in El Toyonal is 2731 Durant Ave which is listed at $1,195, while the average apartment in El Toyonal costs $4,345.
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 17 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 $3,911 which is $434 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in El Toyonal.
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