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1725 Oxford StBerkeley, CA 94709
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Central Berkeley, Berkeley, CA Local Guide
UC Berkeley by Flickr User: procario is licensed under CC BY 2.0
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Central Berkeley?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Berkeley Studio Apartments | $2,529 | $1,255 | $4,673 |
| Central Berkeley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,919 | $850 | $4,136 |
| Central Berkeley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,739 | $1,129 | $6,763 |
| Central Berkeley 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,334 | $849 | $9,469 |
| Central Berkeley 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,665 | $1,390 | $7,295 |
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Cheapest Available Central Berkeley Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central Berkeley area of San Francisco, CA is a 3 Beds unit found at Student | Identity Logan Park priced from $849. Helios has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here are the most affordable Central Berkeley apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student | Identity Logan Park | Select 14 | 3BR,3BA | $849 |
| Helios | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Aquatic @ U | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,255 |
| Rise at Berkeley | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,297 |
| University Park | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,304 |
| K Street Flats | 2BD, 1BTH S | 2BR,1BA | $1,488 |
| Ace Berkeley | 2BR/2B - Deluxe - B10 | 2BR,2BA | $1,575 |
| 2813 Shattuck Ave | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,625 |
| Collab@Oxford | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,795 |
| 2000 Durant Ave | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $1,875 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Berkeley, CA
As of April 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central Berkeley area is the $3.76 price per square foot 3 Beds, 1 bath Model at 2235 Bonar St in the in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood starting from $3,950. The second greatest value Central Berkeley apartment is the 1511 Derby St Model at 1511 Derby St, Unit 1511 Derby Street starting at $3,200 with a $3.20 price per square foot in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central Berkeley apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2235 Bonar St | 3 Beds, 1 bath | 3BR,1BA | $3.76 |
| 1511 Derby St, Unit 1511 Derby Street | 1511 Derby St | 2BR,2BA | $3.20 |
| RUMI at King | 2B2B Private Bedroom & Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.02 |
| 2405 Fulton St | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.88 |
| MB Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.60 |
| Berkeley Park Apartments | B2-BW | 1BR,1BA | $3.70 |
| 2211 Carleton St | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.98 |
| 2125 Hearst Ave | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.88 |
| Aquatic @ U | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $3.28 |
| Rise at Berkeley | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $3.50 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Berkeley Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Central Berkeley?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Central Berkeley is under $1,875.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central Berkeley?
The cheapest apartment in Central Berkeley is Helios which is listed at $1,100, while the average apartment in Central Berkeley costs $5,422.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Central Berkeley?
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 290 regular apartments in Central Berkeley 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 Central Berkeley?
Cheap apartments in Central Berkeley have an average cost of $2,175 which is $3,247 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central Berkeley.
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