Cheap Apartments for Rent in Orinda, CA from $1,500 (31 Rentals)

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27 Los Dedos Rd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

27 Los Dedos Rd

27 Los Dedos RdOrinda, CA 94563
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2101 Donald Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

2101 Donald Dr

2101 Donald DrMoraga, CA 94556
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Vio at Moraga
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Vio at Moraga

344 Rheem BlvdMoraga, CA 94556
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680 Moraga Rd
3 Bedroom Apartments

680 Moraga Rd

680 Moraga RdMoraga, CA 94556
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Casa Walnut
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Casa Walnut

3653-3659 Walnut StLafayette, CA 94549

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Luxor Court
2 Bedroom Apartments

Luxor Court

600-625 Moraga RdMoraga, CA 94556
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6415 Snake Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

6415 Snake Rd

6415 Snake RdOakland, CA 94611
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Ascot Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ascot Apartments

1981-1987 Ascot DrMoraga, CA 94556
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891-899 Bell St
2 Bedroom Apartments

891-899 Bell St

891-899 Bell StLafayette, CA 94549
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3672 Mosswood Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

3672 Mosswood Dr

3672 Mosswood DrLafayette, CA 94549

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3643-3647 Walnut St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3643-3647 Walnut St

3643-3647 Walnut StLafayette, CA 94549
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Woodbury Highlands
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Woodbury Highlands

3700-3708 Mt Diablo BlvdLafayette, CA 94549
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3703 Sundale Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

3703 Sundale Rd

3703 Sundale RdLafayette, CA 94549
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2168 Donald Dr
Studio Apartments

2168 Donald Dr

2168 Donald DrMoraga, CA 94556
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336 Rheem Blvd
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

336 Rheem Blvd

336 Rheem BlvdMoraga, CA 94556
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3585 Brook St
2 Bedroom Apartments

3585 Brook St

3585 Brook StLafayette, CA 94549
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Ascot Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ascot Apartments

1989-1995 Ascot DrMoraga, CA 94556
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3616 Chestnut St
2 Bedroom Apartments

3616 Chestnut St

3616 Chestnut StLafayette, CA 94549

Orinda, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Orinda Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Orinda, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Vanguard Apartments in the Burton Valley neighborhood priced from $1,895. The Morgan Apartments in the Campolindo neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,995. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Orinda apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vanguard ApartmentsOne Bed, One Bath1BR,1BA$1,895
The Morgan ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,995
Ladera ApartmentsA31BR,1BA$2,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Orinda, CA

As of April 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Orinda area is the $3.38 price per square foot A3 Model at Ladera Apartments in the in the Campolindo neighborhood starting from $2,195. The second greatest value Orinda apartment is the One Bed, One Bath Model at Vanguard Apartments starting at $1,895 with a $3.16 price per square foot in the Burton Valley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Orinda apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Ladera ApartmentsA31BR,1BA$3.38
Vanguard ApartmentsOne Bed, One Bath1BR,1BA$3.16
The Morgan ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.16

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Getting Around Orinda, CA

Walk Score®

49 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

43 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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