Cheap Homes for Rent in the Elmwood Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA from $2,450 (3 Rentals)

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property at 2530 College Ave
$2,450

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,450

Total Monthly Price$2,450
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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2530 College Ave, Unit 3

2530 College Ave
BerkeleyCA94704
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property at 2819 Telegraph Ave
$3,200

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$3,200

Total Monthly Price$3,200
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
Available Oct 1

2819 Telegraph Ave

BerkeleyCA94705

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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elmwood, CA

As of September 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Elmwood area is the $1.12 price per square foot 4 Bedroom | 3 Bath Model at 2710 College LLC in the in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood starting from $2,030. The second greatest value Elmwood apartment is the 4BR/4BA - D2 Model at Pique Berkeley starting at $1,719 with a $1.09 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.
2710 College LLC4 Bedroom | 3 Bath4BR,3BA$1.12
Pique Berkeley4BR/4BA - D24BR,4BA$1.09
2620 Regent5 Bedroom | 3 Bath5BR,3BA$1.06
2803 Telegraph Ave, Unit 2803 telegraph2803 Telegraph Ave4BR,2BA$4.37
2618 College5 Bedroom | 2 Bath5BR,2BA$1.08
2520 Hillegass Ave2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$4.24
ArtHaus TelegraphCal Suite4BR,2BA$1.42
2514 Piedmont Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.93
2729 Dwight LP2 Bedroom | 1 Bath A2BR,1BA$2.05
Telegraph BaysA11BR,1BA$4.93

Frequently Asked Questions about Elmwood

What type of rentals are currently available in Elmwood?

There are currently 290 Apartments for Rent in Elmwood, CA with pricing that ranges from $780 to $9,500. There are also 10 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Elmwood ranging from $2,450 to $8,850.

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 $2,450 to $8,850 with an average monthly rent of $4,631.

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