
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Elmwood Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA from $800 (10 Rentals)


2530 Hillegass Ave

2508 Hillegass Ave

Elmwood Village

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Elmwood?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
Elmwood Studio Apartments | $1,921 | $800 | $3,045 |
| Elmwood 1 Bedroom Apartments | $17,253 | $1,475 | $10,000+ |
| Elmwood 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,669 | $1,070 | $8,775 |
| Elmwood 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,836 | $1,175 | $8,812 |
| Elmwood 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,473 | $970 | $7,940 |
| Elmwood 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,022 | $1,180 | $8,250 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Elmwood Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Elmwood?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Elmwood is under $3,500.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Elmwood?
The cheapest apartment in Elmwood is 2530 Hillegass Ave which is listed at $1,695, while the average apartment in Elmwood costs $3,772.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Elmwood?
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 27 regular apartments in Elmwood 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 Elmwood?
Cheap apartments in Elmwood have an average cost of $4,083 which is $0 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Elmwood.
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