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Student | Identity Logan Park
2050 Durant AveBerkeley, CA 94704
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1725 Oxford StBerkeley, CA 94709
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2030 Dwight WayBerkeley, CA 94704
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2319-2323 Shattuck AveBerkeley, CA 94704
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Central Berkeley, Berkeley, CA Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Central Berkeley?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Berkeley Studio Apartments | $2,486 | $999 | $5,006 |
| Central Berkeley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,865 | $1,390 | $4,280 |
| Central Berkeley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,523 | $1,119 | $7,607 |
| Central Berkeley 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,504 | $849 | $7,512 |
| Central Berkeley 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,354 | $1,400 | $6,495 |
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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. The Lair has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $999. 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 |
| The Lair | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $999 |
| 2210 MLK | 5 Bedroom | 2 Bath B | 5BR,2BA | $1,100 |
| Roosevelt | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| 2225 Hearst | First Floor | 5BR,2BA | $1,290 |
| Rise at Berkeley | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,297 |
| University Park | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,304 |
| Ace Berkeley | 2BR/2B - Deluxe - B10 | 2BR,2BA | $1,375 |
| Aquatic @ U | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,397 |
| Bosco | Unit 401 | 5BR,3BA | $1,408 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Berkeley, CA
As of June 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central Berkeley area is the $2.86 price per square foot 4 Bed 2 Bath Model at 2434-2436 Fulton St in the in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood starting from $5,295. The second greatest value Central Berkeley apartment is the 2 Bed 1 Bath - 1280 sqft Model at Bosco starting at $3,717 with a $2.90 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. |
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| 2434-2436 Fulton St | 4 Bed 2 Bath | 4BR,2BA | $2.86 |
| Bosco | 2 Bed 1 Bath - 1280 sqft | 2BR,1BA | $2.90 |
| 2210 MLK | 5 Bedroom | 2 Bath A | 5BR,2BA | $1.36 |
| RUMI at King | 2B2B Private Bedroom & Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.02 |
| Hillside Village | B3 | 2BR,2BA | $2.27 |
| 1176 University | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $1.99 |
| MB Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.33 |
| 2120-2124 Dwight Way | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.07 |
| 2801 Fulton St, Unit B | 2801 Fulton St | 1BR,1BA | $3.38 |
| K Street Flats | 1BD, 1BTH A | 1BR,1BA | $3.25 |
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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 $1,408.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central Berkeley?
The cheapest apartment in Central Berkeley is Roosevelt which is listed at $1,100, while the average apartment in Central Berkeley costs $4,595.
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 335 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 $1,801 which is $2,794 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central Berkeley.
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