Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Monte Vista Neighborhood of Orinda, CA from $900 (4 Rentals)

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2 to 6 Bedroom Apartments

12 Panoramic

12 Panoramic WayBerkeley, CA 94704

Monte Vista, Orinda, CA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2633 Piedmont Ave, Unit 12633 Piedmont Ave2BR,1BA$2.90
Piedmont Palace3 Beds, 2 Baths3BR,2BA$5.80
Warring Street Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$3.94
12 Panoramic4 Bedroom | 1.5 Bath4BR,1.5BA$2.44
2741 Dwight Way2 bedroom 1 bath2BR,1BA$4.14
2715 Channing2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$6.99
2430 Prospect2 Bedroom | 1 Bath A2BR,1BA$3.74
Historic-Charming Apartment Steps from the South Side of Campus1 Bedroom | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$7.88
2731 Durant Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$6.98

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Monte Vista, Orinda, CA

Ranked #34

Among neighborhoods in Orinda, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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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