Cheap Homes for Rent in the Elmwood Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA from $800 (6 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Elmwood area of Berkeley.

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1 Bedroom, 0.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 2

2531 Benvenue Ave

BerkeleyCA94704

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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 4 Beds unit found at The Laureate priced from $1,800. 2410 Dwight Way has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $3,145. Here are the most affordable Elmwood apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Laureate4 Beds, 2 Baths4BR,2BA$1,800
2410 Dwight Way2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$3,145
Isle of Dwight2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$3,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elmwood, CA

As of July 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Elmwood area is the $4.37 price per square foot 2803 Telegraph Ave Model at 2803 Telegraph Ave, Unit 2803 telegraph in the in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood starting from $6,295. The second greatest value Elmwood apartment is the C2 Loft+Balcony Model at Telegraph Bays starting at $4,995 with a $3.94 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.
2803 Telegraph Ave, Unit 2803 telegraph2803 Telegraph Ave4BR,2BA$4.37
Telegraph BaysC2 Loft+Balcony3BR,2BA$3.94
2546 Warring St.3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms3BR,2BA$4.53
2610 Regent St.3 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom3BR,1BA$4.54
The Laureate3 Beds, 1 Baths3BR,1BA$4.08
2631 Regent St, Unit 2631 A2631 Regent St2BR,1BA$4.67
2520 Hillegass Ave2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$4.24
Parker HouseC12BR,1BA$4.42
ArtHaus TelegraphCal Suite4BR,2BA$1.48
2410 Dwight Way2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$4.49

Frequently Asked Questions about Elmwood

What type of rentals are currently available in Elmwood?

There are currently 294 Apartments for Rent in Elmwood, CA with pricing that ranges from $970 to $26,180. There are also 15 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Elmwood ranging from $825 to $5,800.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Elmwood?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Elmwood ranges from $825 to $5,800 with an average monthly rent of $3,886.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Elmwood?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Elmwood range from $1,185 to $10,380, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $4,350 to $4,350. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $5,800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $970.

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