Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Monte Vista Neighborhood of Orinda, CA from $900 (4 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Monte Vista?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Monte Vista 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,634 | $1,210 | $3,153 |
Monte Vista 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,953 | $1,000 | $4,195 |
Monte Vista 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,120 | $999 | $5,800 |
Monte Vista 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,165 | $1,165 | $1,165 |
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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Monte Vista, CA
As of July 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Monte Vista area is the $2.90 price per square foot 2633 Piedmont Ave Model at 2633 Piedmont Ave, Unit 1 in the in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood starting from $2,900. The second greatest value Monte Vista apartment is the 3 Beds, 2 Baths Model at Piedmont Palace starting at $5,800 with a $5.80 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. |
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2633 Piedmont Ave, Unit 1 | 2633 Piedmont Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.90 |
Piedmont Palace | 3 Beds, 2 Baths | 3BR,2BA | $5.80 |
Warring Street Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.94 |
12 Panoramic | 4 Bedroom | 1.5 Bath | 4BR,1.5BA | $2.44 |
2741 Dwight Way | 2 bedroom 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $4.14 |
2715 Channing | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $6.99 |
2430 Prospect | 2 Bedroom | 1 Bath A | 2BR,1BA | $3.74 |
Historic-Charming Apartment Steps from the South Side of Campus | 1 Bedroom | 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $7.88 |
2731 Durant Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $6.98 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMonte Vista, Orinda, CA
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Among neighborhoods in Orinda, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Monte Vista Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Monte Vista?
The cheapest apartment in Monte Vista is 2430 Prospect which is listed at $1,210, while the average apartment in Monte Vista costs $1,797.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Monte Vista?
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 12 regular apartments in Monte Vista 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 Monte Vista?
Cheap apartments in Monte Vista have an average cost of $641 which is $1,156 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Monte Vista.
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