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2201 Dwight WayBerkeley, CA 94704
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The Lair
2077 Haste StBerkeley, CA 94704
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2360 Ellsworth StBerkeley, CA 94704
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2055 Berkeley WayBerkeley, CA 94704
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2055 Berkeley WayBerkeley, CA 94704
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2001 Milvia StBerkeley, CA 94704
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2025 Kala Bagai WayBerkeley, CA 94704
1213 San Pablo Ave
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1803 Oxford St
1803 Oxford StBerkeley, CA 94709
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1630 University AveBerkeley, CA 94702
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2000 Durant Ave
2000 Durant AveBerkeley, CA 94704
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UC Studios
2018-2030 University AveBerkeley, CA 94704
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1717 San Pablo AveBerkeley, CA 94702
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1945 Berkeley WayBerkeley, CA 94704
2437 Shattuck Ave.
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1932 Haste St
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1677 Arch St, Unit 1
1677 Arch StBerkeley, CA 94709
1988 California St
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1920 Francisco LLC
1928-1920 Francisco StBerkeley, CA 94709
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1935 Addison StBerkeley, CA 94704
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2067 University AveBerkeley, CA 94704
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1709 Shattuck AveBerkeley, CA 94709
1532 Milvia St
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2122 Dwight Way
2122 Dwight WayBerkeley, CA 94704
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2405 Fulton StBerkeley, CA 94704
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1801 Shattuck AveBerkeley, CA 94709
2249 Spaulding Ave
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1122U
1122 University AveBerkeley, CA 94702
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The U at California
1598 University AveBerkeley, CA 94703
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TheShattuck
2701 Shattuck AveBerkeley, CA 94705
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2021 Blake St
2021 Blake StBerkeley, CA 94704
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2116 California St, Unit B
2116 California StBerkeley, CA 94703
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1812 University AveBerkeley, CA 94703
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1698 University AveBerkeley, CA 94703
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1698 University AveBerkeley, CA 94703
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Collab@Oxford
1773 Oxford StBerkeley, CA 94709
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2210 MLK
2210 Martin Luther King Jr WayBerkeley, CA 94704
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Sterling Haste
2110 Haste StBerkeley, CA 94704
2008 Shattuck Ave.
BerkeleyCA94704
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Roosevelt
2132 Roosevelt AveBerkeley, CA 94703
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1425 Oregon StBerkeley, CA 94702
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2226-2230 Durant AveBerkeley, CA 94704
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1370 University AveBerkeley, CA 94704
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2115 Haste St
2115 Haste StBerkeley, CA 94704
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2813 Shattuck Ave
2813 Shattuck AveBerkeley, CA 94705
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1613 6th St
1613 6th StBerkeley, CA 94710
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2070 University Avenue
2070 University AveBerkeley, CA 94704
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1951 Chestnut St
1951 Chestnut StBerkeley, CA 94702
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1925 10th St
1925 10th StBerkeley, CA 94710
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Central Berkeley, Berkeley, CA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Central Berkeley?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Berkeley Studio Apartments | $2,531 | $950 | $3,815 |
| Central Berkeley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,810 | $950 | $4,667 |
| Central Berkeley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,268 | $963 | $8,099 |
| Central Berkeley 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,192 | $895 | $8,865 |
| Central Berkeley 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,945 | $845 | $5,975 |
| Central Berkeley 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,694 | $1,305 | $8,500 |
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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 The Lair priced from $895. RUMI at King has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable Central Berkeley apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lair | 3BR/2.0BA | 3BR,2BA | $895 |
| RUMI at King | By the Bed | 2BR,2BA | $950 |
| Helios | Helios - Bed rental - Shared Double 2026 - 2027... | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Roosevelt | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
| Aquatic @ U | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,397 |
| Rise at Berkeley | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| 1803 Oxford St | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,632 |
| Poets Place Apartment | Apartments | Studio,1BA | $1,750 |
| 1925 10th St | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $1,765 |
| 2000 Durant Ave | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $1,775 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Berkeley, CA
As of August 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central Berkeley area is the $2.67 price per square foot 1337 Cornell Ave Model at 1337 Cornell Ave, Unit 2BD 1BA Upstairs Unit in the in the University Village neighborhood starting from $3,200. The second greatest value Central Berkeley apartment is the 2 Bedrooms 1 Bathroom Model at Shattuck Apartments starting at $3,195 with a $2.89 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1337 Cornell Ave, Unit 2BD 1BA Upstairs Unit | 1337 Cornell Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.67 |
| Shattuck Apartments | 2 Bedrooms 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.89 |
| 2007 Rose St, Unit A | 2007 Rose St | 3BR,1BA | $3.30 |
| ArtHaus Dwight | D1 | 4BR,2BA | $1.88 |
| MB Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.33 |
| 1919 Curtis St | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $3.44 |
| The Lair | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.93 |
| The Berkeley Place | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $3.35 |
| FOUND Study Downtown Berkeley | A2 (1 Bed/1 Bath) | 1BR,1BA | $3.05 |
| RUMI at King | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $2.02 |
Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money
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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.
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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 $1,775.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central Berkeley?
The cheapest apartment in Central Berkeley is Helios which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in Central Berkeley costs $2,750.
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 207 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 $1,877 which is $873 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central Berkeley.
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