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property at 1746 Allston Way

$2,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Apr 1

1746 Allston Way

BerkeleyCA94703

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Central Berkeley, Berkeley, CA Local Guide

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 $775. Sterling Haste has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $789. Here are the most affordable Central Berkeley apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Lair3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$775
Sterling HasteSterling Haste B22BR,1BA$789
HeliosShared Double1BR,1BA$950
2225 HearstFirst Floor5BR,2BA$1,140
Rise at Berkeley0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,236

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Berkeley, CA

As of January 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central Berkeley area is the $2.50 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at 2129 Haste Street in the in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood starting from $3,695. The second greatest value Central Berkeley apartment is the 3BR/1.0BA Model at 1128 - 1130 Bancroft starting at $2,595 with a $2.60 price per square foot in the West Berkeley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central Berkeley apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2129 Haste Street2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.50
1128 - 1130 Bancroft3BR/1.0BA3BR,1BA$2.60
1730 Stuart St, Unit A1730 Stuart St2BR,1BA$2.71
2342 Hilgard Ave, Unit 23422342 Hilgard Ave2BR,1BA$2.09
2232 Blake Street2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$3.00
ArtHaus DwightD14BR,2BA$2.85
Acton Courtyard2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.45
1648 Russell St, Unit 11648 Russell St2BR,1BA$3.12
2211 Carleton St2BDR 1 BATH2BR,1BA$3.33
Rise at Berkeley0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$3.33

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Central Berkeley, Berkeley, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Central Berkeley

What type of rentals are currently available in Central Berkeley?

There are currently 1277 Apartments for Rent in Central Berkeley, CA with pricing that ranges from $775 to $9,495. There are also 48 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Central Berkeley ranging from $1,100 to $8,750.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Central Berkeley?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Central Berkeley ranges from $1,100 to $8,750 with an average monthly rent of $4,850.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Central Berkeley?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Central Berkeley range from $775 to $8,400, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,600 to $5,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $5,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,201.

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