
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Estates Area Orinda, CA from $1,800 (35 Rentals)
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27 Los Dedos Rd

73 Brookwood

82 Brookwood Rd

Vio at Moraga

Redwood Creek Apartments

Moraga Terrace

Moraga Manor
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Acalanes Apartments

3789-3791 Mosswood Dr

327 Rheem Blvd

2037-2045 Donald Dr

328 Rheem Blvd

332 Rheem Blvd

Ascot Apartments

3703 Sundale Rd
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336 Rheem Blvd

Ascot Apartments

2050 Ascot Dr

2056 Ascot Dr

340 Rheem Blvd

2044 Ascot Dr

3791 Sundale Rd

3661-3663 Mosswood Dr
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3738-3740 Sundale Rd

908 Village Center

993-999 Paulson Rd

4104 El Nido Ranch Rd

2027 Ascot Dr

2032 Ascot Dr

2016 Ascot Dr

2038 Ascot Dr
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3769-3771 Highland Rd

2009 Ascot Dr

907 Village
Estates Area, Orinda, CA Local Guide

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Cheapest Available Estates Area Apartments for Rent
 | Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redwood Creek Apartments | Traditional | 1BR,1BA | $1,925 |
| The Morgan Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Estates Area, CA
As of May 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Estates Area area is the $3.72 price per square foot 2x1 Reno Model at Redwood Creek Apartments in the in the Burton Valley neighborhood starting from $2,695. The second greatest value Estates Area apartment is the One Bedroom Model at The Morgan Apartments starting at $1,995 with a $3.33 price per square foot in the Burton Valley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Estates Area apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redwood Creek Apartments | 2x1 Reno | 2BR,1BA | $3.72 |
| The Morgan Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.33 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEstates Area, Orinda, CA
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
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