
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Monte Vista Neighborhood of Orinda, CA from $400 (10 Rentals)
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2731 Durant Ave

2715 Dwight

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2737 Durant Avenue
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Cheapest Available Monte Vista Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Monte Vista 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 Monte Vista apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2737 Durant Avenue | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,125 |
| 2731 Durant Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
| Elmwood Village | 7B | Studio,1BA | $1,950 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Monte Vista, CA
As of May 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Monte Vista area is the $0.95 price per square foot 0BR/1.0BA Model at 2737 Durant Avenue in the in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood starting from $1,125. The second greatest value Monte Vista apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Stadium Heights LLC starting at $3,100 with a $5.17 price per square foot in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Monte Vista apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2737 Durant Avenue | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $0.95 |
| 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 |
| 2731 Durant Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $5.98 |
| Special Promo! Private Bed near UC Berkeley! | Private Single | 1BR,1.5BA | $18.44 |
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