
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Berkeley Hills Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA from $1,200 (59 Rentals)
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2125 Cedar St

Captain Charles Boudrow House

1525 Arch St

1526 Arch St

1525 Milvia St

1197 Euclid Ave

1075-1077 Cragmont Ave

1192 Arch St

2231-2239 Cedar St
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1338 Shattuck Ave

2009 Rose St

1504 Bonita Ave

1422 Oxford St

1528 Oxford St

2009 Vine St

1543 Spruce St

1501 Oxford St

2201 Rose St

1425 Walnut St
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2662-2664 Hilgard Ave

1640 Euclid Ave

1801 Rose St

1426 Martin Luther King Jr Way

1540 Milvia St

1435 Martin Luther King Jr Way

1311 Bonita Ave

1412 Hawthorne Terr.

2501 Rose Walk

1321 Spruce St
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1313 Martin Luther King Jr Way

1510 Bonita Ave

1169 Euclid

1393-1395 Spruce St

1010 Craigmont

1134 Fresno Ave

1429 Martin Luther King Jr Way

1409 Oxford St

1516 Henry St
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1426 Spruce St

1530-1532 Arch St

1315 Martin Luther King Jr Way

1544-1546 Spruce St

1300 Martin Luther King Jr Way

2012-2014 Vine 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 | $1,995 | $1,995 | $1,995 |
| Berkeley Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $14,322 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
| Berkeley Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,005 | $3,195 | $5,995 |
| Berkeley Hills 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,800 | $5,800 | $5,800 |
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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 $2,045. 1526 Arch St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,250. 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 | $2,045 |
| 1526 Arch St | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $2,250 |
| 1530 Henry Street | 3 Beds, 1 Baths | 3BR,1BA | $3,195 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Berkeley Hills, CA
As of June 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Berkeley Hills area is the $3.66 price per square foot 3 Beds, 1 Baths Model at 1530 Henry Street in the in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood starting from $3,195. The second greatest value Berkeley Hills apartment is the 1BR/1.0BA Model at 1385 Shattuck Ave starting at $2,045 with a $4.00 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1530 Henry Street | 3 Beds, 1 Baths | 3BR,1BA | $3.66 |
| 1385 Shattuck Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $4.00 |
| 1526 Arch St | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio ,1BA | $4.50 |
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Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Berkeley Hills Apartments
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 $2,760 which is $11,562 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Berkeley Hills.
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