
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Rheem Highlands Neighborhood of Orinda, CA from $1,600 (64 Rentals)
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1038 on Second

Vio at Moraga

Town Center

Lafayette Oaks

Redwood Creek Apartments

Vanguard Apartments

3470 Orchard Hill Ct

940 Hough Ave

3610 Bickerstaff Rd
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Acalanes Apartments

3652 Chestnut St

680 Moraga Rd

918 Dewing Ave

907 Bell St

932 Dewing Ave

3613 Bickerstaff Rd

215 Lafayette Cir

3580 Brook St

101 Lafayette Cir
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327 Rheem Blvd

328 Rheem Blvd

3654-3658 Mosswood Dr

2037-2045 Donald Dr

3789-3791 Mosswood Dr

3693-3695 Highland Rd

Casa Walnut

3460 Orchard Hill Ct

3625 Bickerstaff Rd

3643-3647 Walnut St
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Ascot Apartments

2168 Donald Dr

3661 Mt Diablo Blvd

332 Rheem Blvd

920 Dewing Ave

3626 Bickerstaff Rd

3703 Sundale Rd

3672 Mosswood Dr

3622 Chestnut St

3609-3611 Bickerstaff Rd
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2056 Ascot Dr

3585 Brook St

3616 Chestnut St

Laplaya Apartments

3574 Terrace Way

80 Lafayette Cir

3639 Walnut St

Ascot Apartments

336 Rheem Blvd

2050 Ascot Dr
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Rheem Highlands, Orinda, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Rheem Highlands?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rheem Highlands 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,463 | $1,825 | $3,510 |
| Rheem Highlands 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,382 | $2,195 | $6,440 |
| Rheem Highlands 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,220 | $3,215 | $3,225 |
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There are currently 64 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Rheem Highlands Neighborhood of Orinda, CA.
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Cheapest Available Rheem Highlands Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Rheem Highlands area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Redwood Creek Apartments priced from $1,925. The Morgan Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,995. Here are the most affordable Rheem Highlands apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| 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 |
| Ladera Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,395 |
| 1038 on Second | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $3,215 |
| Town Center | One Bedroom + Den | 1BR,1BA | $3,247 |
| Lafayette Oaks | Oak | 2BR,2BA | $3,898 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rheem Highlands, CA
As of May 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rheem Highlands area is the $2.93 price per square foot Three Bedroom Model at 1038 on Second in the in the Los Palos neighborhood starting from $3,215. The second greatest value Rheem Highlands apartment is the Oak Model at Lafayette Oaks starting at $3,898 with a $3.71 price per square foot in the Los Palos neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Rheem Highlands apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1038 on Second | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $2.93 |
| Lafayette Oaks | Oak | 2BR,2BA | $3.71 |
| Town Center | One Bedroom + Den | 1BR,1BA | $3.55 |
| Redwood Creek Apartments | 2x1 Reno | 2BR,1BA | $3.72 |
| The Morgan Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.33 |
| Ladera Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $4.44 |
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Best Local Schools in Rheem Highlands, Orinda, CA
Glorietta Elementary
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Rheem Highlands Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Rheem Highlands Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Rheem Highlands Apartment is $1,925 at Redwood Creek Apartments.
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