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

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2715 Dwight
2 to 6 Bedroom Apartments

2715 Dwight

2715 Dwight WayBerkeley, CA 94704
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2618 College
1 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

2618 College

2618 College AveBerkeley, CA 94704
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2620 Regent
4 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

2620 Regent

2620 Regent StBerkeley, CA 94704
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2710 College
4 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

2710 College

2710 College AveBerkeley, CA 94705
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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
2410 Dwight WayStudioStudio,1BA$2,295
26FIFTYO31BR,1BA$2,795
Parker HouseC12BR,1BA$3,195
Telegraph BaysB32BR,2BA$3,495
2520 College Avenue2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Parker HouseD13BR,1BA$5.07
Telegraph BaysB32BR,2BA$4.67
2520 College Avenue2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$4.93
2410 Dwight WayStudioStudio ,1BA$4.59
2540 Regent St3 Beds, 1 bath3BR,1BA$8.39
26FIFTYO21BR,1BA$7.01
3019 Bateman St, Unit 53019 Bateman St1BR,1BA$4.55
2832 Derby StShared Double2BR,3BA$7.14
Special Promo! Private Bed near UC Berkeley!Private Single1BR,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

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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