
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

3693-3695 Highland Rd
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Casa Walnut

101 Lafayette Cir

327 Rheem Blvd

328 Rheem Blvd

3654-3658 Mosswood Dr

2037-2045 Donald Dr

3789-3791 Mosswood Dr

3625 Bickerstaff Rd

3460 Orchard Hill Ct

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

336 Rheem Blvd

3578 Terrace Way

3603 Chestnut St
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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 Studio Apartments | $2,195 | $2,195 | $2,195 |
| Rheem Highlands 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,455 | $1,825 | $3,449 |
| Rheem Highlands 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,114 | $2,195 | $6,960 |
| Rheem Highlands 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,302 | $3,225 | $3,450 |
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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 $1,825. The Morgan Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,070. 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 | Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,825 |
| The Morgan Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,070 |
| 1038 on Second | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2,545 |
| Orchard Hill | Residence 5 Upgraded | 2BR,1BA | $2,830 |
| Town Center | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3,018 |
| Vio at Moraga | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $3,450 |
| Ladera Apartments | TH25 | 2BR,2BA | $3,500 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rheem Highlands, CA
As of February 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rheem Highlands area is the $2.85 price per square foot Three Bedroom Model at Vio at Moraga in the in the School Tree neighborhood starting from $3,450. The second greatest value Rheem Highlands apartment is the TH25 Model at Ladera Apartments starting at $3,500 with a $3.24 price per square foot in the Campolindo 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vio at Moraga | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $2.85 |
| Ladera Apartments | TH25 | 2BR,2.5BA | $3.24 |
| 1038 on Second | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.93 |
| Town Center | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.92 |
| Orchard Hill | Residence 5 Upgraded | 2BR,1BA | $4.04 |
| The Morgan Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.45 |
| Redwood Creek Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.39 |
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Best Local Schools in Rheem Highlands, Orinda, CA
Glorietta Elementary
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ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across California including Rheem Highlands, Orinda, and the greater San Francisco area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, features that make it easier to raise kids, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Rheem Highlands Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Rheem Highlands?
The cheapest apartment in Rheem Highlands is Redwood Creek Apartments which is listed at $1,825, while the average apartment in Rheem Highlands costs $3,267.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Rheem Highlands?
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 3 regular apartments in Rheem Highlands 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 Rheem Highlands?
Cheap apartments in Rheem Highlands have an average cost of $615 which is $2,652 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Rheem Highlands.
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