Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Berkeley Hills Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA from $1,200 (8 Rentals)
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Berkeley Hills, Berkeley, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Berkeley Hills?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Berkeley Hills Studio Apartments | $2,651 | $1,255 | $3,095 |
Berkeley Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,026 | $2,224 | $3,845 |
Berkeley Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,988 | $2,995 | $5,070 |
Berkeley Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,008 | $3,395 | $6,595 |
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There are currently 8 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Berkeley Hills Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA.
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Cheapest Available Berkeley Hills Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Berkeley Hills area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at Aquatic @ U priced from $1,255. Durant CAL Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,795. Here are the most affordable Berkeley Hills apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Aquatic @ U | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,255 |
Durant CAL Apartments | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $1,795 |
Collab@Oxford | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,795 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Berkeley Hills, CA
As of May 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Berkeley Hills area is the $5.35 price per square foot 3 Beds, 2 Baths Model at 1530 Henry Street in the in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood starting from $5,695. The second greatest value Berkeley Hills apartment is the 14 - 2 Bed / 2 Bath Model at Addison Arts Apartments starting at $3,995 with a $4.08 price per square foot in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Berkeley Hills apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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1530 Henry Street | 3 Beds, 2 Baths | 3BR,2BA | $5.35 |
Addison Arts Apartments | 14 - 2 Bed / 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $4.08 |
RUMI at King | 2B2B Private Bedroom & Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.02 |
1110 The Alameda | 1110 The Alameda | 1BR,1BA | $3.62 |
The Berkeley Place Apartments | 2 Bedroom North | 2BR,1BA | $5.79 |
The Euclid | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $6.98 |
Aquatic @ U | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $3.28 |
Durant CAL Apartments | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio ,1BA | $5.22 |
Collab@Oxford | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $6.98 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleBerkeley Hills, Berkeley, CA
Ranked #22
Among neighborhoods in Berkeley, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Berkeley Hills Neighborhood in Berkeley, CA
Walk Score®
60 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
50 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
49 / 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 Berkeley Hills Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Berkeley Hills?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Berkeley Hills is under $5,695.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Berkeley 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 22 regular apartments in Berkeley 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 Berkeley Hills?
Cheap apartments in Berkeley Hills have an average cost of $3,333 which is $1,517 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Berkeley Hills.
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