Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Claremont Hills Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA from $500 (18 Rentals)
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The Laureate

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2438 Haste St

SHARED & PRIVATE Dorm Style Units Available
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Claremont Hills, Berkeley, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Claremont Hills?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Claremont Hills Studio Apartments | $2,294 | $1,495 | $4,167 |
Claremont Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,508 | $1,165 | $5,090 |
Claremont Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,725 | $800 | $7,440 |
Claremont Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,541 | $1,165 | $10,000+ |
Claremont Hills 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,032 | $999 | $10,000+ |
Claremont Hills 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,474 | $1,365 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Claremont Hills Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Claremont Hills area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at SHARED & PRIVATE Dorm Style Units Available priced from $795. 2731 Durant Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $895. Here are the most affordable Claremont Hills apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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SHARED & PRIVATE Dorm Style Units Available | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
2731 Durant Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
The Berk | Arch D1 | 4BR,1BA | $999 |
Spectra Southside (Student) | Single Deluxe - S | 1BR,1BA | $1,165 |
Hub Bancroft | Studio D | Studio,1BA | $1,589 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Claremont Hills, CA
As of March 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Claremont Hills area is the $1.65 price per square foot 5312 Shattuck Ave Model at 5312 Shattuck Ave, Unit 5312 in the in the Shafter neighborhood starting from $3,300. The second greatest value Claremont Hills apartment is the 566 53rd St Model at 566 53rd St, Unit 566 starting at $2,595 with a $2.36 price per square foot in the Shafter neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Claremont Hills apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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5312 Shattuck Ave, Unit 5312 | 5312 Shattuck Ave | 3BR,2BA | $1.65 |
566 53rd St, Unit 566 | 566 53rd St | 2BR,1BA | $2.36 |
Updated Unit In the Heart of Temescal | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.89 |
Piedmont Palace | 3 Beds, 2 Baths | 3BR,2BA | $2.10 |
370 45th St, Unit Lower | 370 45th St | Studio ,1BA | $2.57 |
Grand at Rockridge (FKA Pleasant Valley Apts) | A2AR 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.61 |
225 Clifton | 1X1 JR | 1BR,1BA | $2.99 |
Quarryridge Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.16 |
SHARED & PRIVATE Dorm Style Units Available | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.89 |
2731 Durant Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.98 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleClaremont Hills, Berkeley, CA
Ranked #22
Among neighborhoods in Berkeley, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Claremont Hills, Berkeley, CA
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Getting Around the Claremont Hills Neighborhood in Berkeley, CA
Walk Score®
55 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
47 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
39 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Claremont Hills Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Claremont Hills?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Claremont Hills is under $1,800.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Claremont Hills?
The cheapest apartment in Claremont Hills is SHARED & PRIVATE Dorm Style Units Available which is listed at $795, while the average apartment in Claremont Hills costs $14,995.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Claremont Hills?
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 1,077 regular apartments in Claremont Hills 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 Claremont Hills?
Cheap apartments in Claremont Hills have an average cost of $2,923 which is $12,072 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Claremont Hills.
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