
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Berkeley Hills Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA from $2,145 (108 Rentals)
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2125 Cedar St

1525 Arch St

1526 Arch St

1525 Milvia St

1197 Euclid Ave

1075-1077 Cragmont Ave

1192 Arch St

1422 Oxford St

1528 Oxford St
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1504 Bonita Ave

1338 Shattuck Ave

2009 Rose St

2231-2239 Cedar St

2009 Vine St

1425 Walnut St

1543 Spruce St

1501 Oxford St

2201 Rose St

2662-2664 Hilgard Ave
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1640 Euclid Ave

1801 Rose St

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1311 Bonita Ave

1540 Milvia St

1435 Martin Luther King Jr Way

1412 Hawthorne Terr.

2501 Rose Walk

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1510 Bonita Ave

1313 Martin Luther King Jr Way

1516Henry

1530-1532 Arch St

1409 Oxford St

1134 Fresno Ave

1429 Martin Luther King Jr Way

1393-1395 Spruce St

1010 Craigmont

1169 Euclid
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1426 Spruce St

1300 Martin Luther King Jr Way

2012-2014 Vine St

1315 Martin Luther King Jr Way

1544-1546 Spruce St

1550 Walnut St

1993 El Dorado Ave

1423 Oxford St

1318 Shattuck Ave

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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkeley Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,650 | $2,650 | $2,650 |
| Berkeley Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $15,055 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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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 1 Bed unit found at 1385 Shattuck Ave priced from $2,145. 1526 Arch St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,195. Here are the most affordable Berkeley Hills apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1385 Shattuck Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,145 |
| 1526 Arch St | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $2,195 |
| 1516Henry | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2,895 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Berkeley Hills, CA
As of September 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Berkeley Hills area is the $3.53 price per square foot 2BR/1.0BA Model at 1516Henry in the in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood starting from $2,895. The second greatest value Berkeley Hills apartment is the 1BR/1.0BA Model at 1385 Shattuck Ave starting at $2,145 with a $4.29 price per square foot in the Central 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1516Henry | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $3.53 |
| 1385 Shattuck Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $4.29 |
| 1526 Arch St | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio ,1BA | $4.39 |
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