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

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2117 Rose StBerkeley, CA 94709

Berkeley Hills, Berkeley, CA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Aquatic @ U0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,255
Durant CAL Apartments0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,795
Collab@OxfordStudioStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1530 Henry Street3 Beds, 2 Baths3BR,2BA$5.35
Addison Arts Apartments14 - 2 Bed / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$4.08
RUMI at King2B2B Private Bedroom & Bathroom2BR,2BA$2.02
1110 The Alameda1110 The Alameda1BR,1BA$3.62
The Berkeley Place Apartments2 Bedroom North2BR,1BA$5.79
The Euclid2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$6.98
Aquatic @ U0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$3.28
Durant CAL Apartments0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio ,1BA$5.22
Collab@OxfordStudioStudio ,1BA$6.98

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Berkeley Hills, Berkeley, CA

Ranked #22

Among neighborhoods in Berkeley, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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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

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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