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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Berkeley Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA from $500 (35 Rentals)
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$963 - $2,5552 to 6 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
2715 Dwight
2715 Dwight WayBerkeley, CA 94704
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Spectra Southside (Student)
2338 Telegraph AveBerkeley, CA 94704
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Casa Zimbabwe
2422-2422 Ridge RdBerkeley, CA 94709
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The Lair
2077 Haste StBerkeley, CA 94704
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$1,095 - $9,880Studio to 5 Bedroom Apartments Available May 19
Wesley House
2398 Bancroft WayBerkeley, CA 94704
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2225 Hearst
2225 Hearst AveBerkeley, CA 94709
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$1,169 - $1,6594 to 6 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 19
Pique Berkeley
2587-2589 Telegraph AveBerkeley, CA 94704
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$1,250 - $1,9503 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 3
The Laureate
2556 Telegraph AveBerkeley, CA 94704
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$1,348 - $2,995Studio Apartments Available Jun 1
Aquatic @ U
2001 Milvia StBerkeley, CA 94704
2345 Fulton St
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The Den
2510 Channing WayBerkeley, CA 94704
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2414 Telegraph
2410-2424 Telegraph AveBerkeley, CA 94704
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2055 Berkeley Way
2055 Berkeley WayBerkeley, CA 94704
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2701 Durant
2701 Durant AveBerkeley, CA 94704
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1630 University AveBerkeley, CA 94702
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2813 Shattuck Ave
2813 Shattuck AveBerkeley, CA 94705
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2818 Telegraph Ave
2818 Telegraph AveBerkeley, CA 94705
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2914 Harper Street, Unit Apt B
2914 Harper StreetBerkeley, CA 94703
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Evans Manor
2316 Haste StBerkeley, CA 94704
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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
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2618 College
2618 College AveBerkeley, CA 94704
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Roosevelt
2132 Roosevelt AveBerkeley, CA 94703
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2731 Durant Ave
2731 Durant AveBerkeley, CA 94704
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Oregon Park Apartments
1425 Oregon StBerkeley, CA 94702
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2620 Regent
2620 Regent StBerkeley, CA 94704
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Rise at Berkeley
2025 Kala Bagai WayBerkeley, CA 94704
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2710 College
2710 College AveBerkeley, CA 94705
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Durant Park Apartment
2226-2230 Durant AveBerkeley, CA 94704
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Bishop Berkeley Apartments
2709 Dwight WayBerkeley, CA 94704
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2115 Haste St
2115 Haste StBerkeley, CA 94704
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1770 La Loma
1770 La Loma AveBerkeley, CA 94709
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1951 Chestnut St
1951 Chestnut StBerkeley, CA 94702
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2070 University Avenue
2070 University AveBerkeley, CA 94704
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Downtown Berkeley, Berkeley, CA Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Berkeley?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Berkeley Studio Apartments | $2,627 | $950 | $5,226 |
| Downtown Berkeley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,541 | $695 | $6,842 |
| Downtown Berkeley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,830 | $999 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Berkeley 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,842 | $999 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Berkeley 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,184 | $972 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Berkeley 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,739 | $1,140 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Berkeley 6 Bedroom Apartments | $1,850 | $963 | $9,495 |
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Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 35 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Downtown Berkeley Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Berkeley Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Berkeley area of San Francisco, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at Sterling Haste priced from $789. Helios has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable Downtown Berkeley apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sterling Haste | Sterling Haste B2 | 2BR,1BA | $789 |
| Helios | Shared Double | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| 2715 Dwight | 6 Bedroom | 4 Bath | 6BR,4BA | $963 |
| Spectra Southside (Student) | Single Deluxe - S | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Casa Zimbabwe | Ridge House Triples | 1BR,1BA | $1,030 |
| The Lair | 3BR/2.0BA | 3BR,2BA | $1,069 |
| Bosco | Studio - 241 sqft | Studio,1BA | $1,090 |
| 2225 Hearst | First Floor | 5BR,2BA | $1,140 |
| Rise at Berkeley | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,236 |
| Ace Berkeley | 2BR/2B - Deluxe - B10 | 2BR,2BA | $1,375 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Berkeley, CA
As of February 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Berkeley area is the $2.92 price per square foot 3012College Model at 3012 College Ave in the in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value Downtown Berkeley apartment is the 3009 Dana St Model at 3009 Dana St, Unit C starting at $2,980 with a $2.98 price per square foot in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Berkeley apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 3012 College Ave | 3012College | 3BR,2BA | $2.92 |
| 3009 Dana St, Unit C | 3009 Dana St | 2BR,1BA | $2.98 |
| 2342 Hilgard Ave, Unit 2342 | 2342 Hilgard Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.09 |
| 2414 Telegraph | 3 Bedroom | 1 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $1.64 |
| ArtHaus Dwight | D1 | 4BR,2BA | $2.85 |
| 2530 Hillegass Ave | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $2.64 |
| 2211 Carleton St | 2BDR 1 BATH | 2BR,1BA | $2.93 |
| The Berkeley Place | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.93 |
| Casa Zimbabwe | Casa Zimbabwe Triples | 1BR,1BA | $2.06 |
| SHARED & PRIVATE Dorm Style Units Available at The Telegraph Commons! 2 blocks from UCB! | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
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ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Berkeley. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Berkeley Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Berkeley?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Berkeley is under $1,375.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Berkeley?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Berkeley is Helios which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in Downtown Berkeley costs $5,838.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 552 regular apartments in Downtown 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 Downtown Berkeley?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Berkeley have an average cost of $2,513 which is $3,325 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Berkeley.
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