
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Elmwood Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA from $900 (13 Rentals)
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Elmwood, Berkeley, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Elmwood?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Elmwood Studio Apartments | $1,695 | $1,695 | $1,695 |
Elmwood 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,019 | $1,295 | $5,695 |
Elmwood 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,091 | $1,990 | $7,728 |
Elmwood 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,234 | $4,195 | $6,273 |
Elmwood 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,720 | $1,599 | $5,995 |
Elmwood 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,660 | $1,499 | $8,000 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 13 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Elmwood Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA.
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Cheapest Available Elmwood Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Elmwood area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at 2410 Dwight Way priced from $2,295. 26FIFTY has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,795. Here are the most affordable Elmwood apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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2410 Dwight Way | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,295 |
26FIFTY | O3 | 1BR,1BA | $2,795 |
Parker House | C1 | 2BR,1BA | $3,195 |
Telegraph Bays | B3 | 2BR,2BA | $3,495 |
2520 College Avenue | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $3,595 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elmwood, CA
As of October 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Elmwood area is the $5.07 price per square foot D1 Model at Parker House in the in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood starting from $3,995. The second greatest value Elmwood apartment is the B3 Model at Telegraph Bays starting at $3,495 with a $4.67 price per square foot in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Elmwood apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Parker House | D1 | 3BR,1BA | $5.07 |
Telegraph Bays | B3 | 2BR,2BA | $4.67 |
2520 College Avenue | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $4.93 |
2410 Dwight Way | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.59 |
2540 Regent St | 3 Beds, 1 bath | 3BR,1BA | $8.39 |
26FIFTY | O2 | 1BR,1BA | $7.01 |
3019 Bateman St, Unit 5 | 3019 Bateman St | 1BR,1BA | $4.55 |
2832 Derby St | Shared Double | 2BR,3BA | $7.14 |
Special Promo! Private Bed near UC Berkeley! | Private Single | 1BR,1.5BA | $18.44 |
Getting Around the Elmwood Neighborhood in Berkeley, CA
Walk Score®
95 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
92 / 100
Biker's Paradise
Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike
Transit Score®
60 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Elmwood Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Elmwood?
The cheapest apartment in Elmwood is 26FIFTY which is listed at $2,795, while the average apartment in Elmwood costs $17,740.
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