
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fourth Street Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA from $1,500 (122 Rentals)
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1122U

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Aquatic Fourth Street

909-915 Dwight Way

1339 Rose St

1640 7th St

1737 San Pablo Ave

2508 Acton St

968 Addison St

1329 Rose St
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2336 Curtis St

1613 6th St

1914 10th St

893 Dwight Crse

2111 Byron St

2234 Browning St

1804 10th St

928-934 Bancroft Way

1428 Sta Fe/1429 Cornell

1215-1219 Virginia St
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906 Hearst Ave

2314 10th St

1035 Addison St

938 Bancroft Way

1610 Kains Ave

1109 Hearst Ave
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2321-2323 10th St

Norgren

2435 9th St

2120 6th St

2125 Browning St

1201 Dwight Way

1319 Rose St

1132 Francisco St

1349 Rose St

1408 9th St
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2112 Ninth Street

1132 Parker St

1340 Blake St

2417 6th St

1221 Gilman St

2334 Browning St

1427 9th St

2327 Browning St

1944 Curtis St

1265-1267 Berkeley Way
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Fourth Street, Berkeley, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Fourth Street?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fourth Street Studio Apartments | $1,892 | $1,500 | $2,258 |
| Fourth Street 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,097 | $1,595 | $3,996 |
| Fourth Street 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,948 | $2,158 | $6,558 |
| Fourth Street 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,018 | $2,493 | $4,392 |
| Fourth Street 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,465 | $5,465 | $5,465 |
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There are currently 122 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Fourth Street Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA.
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Cheapest Available Fourth Street Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fourth Street area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at Poets Place Apartment priced from $1,750. 1925 10th St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,765. Here are the most affordable Fourth Street apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poets Place Apartment | Apartments | Studio,1BA | $1,750 |
| 1925 10th St | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $1,765 |
| BUSD Workforce Housing | 1BR IBA | 1BR,1BA | $1,798 |
| 1919 Curtis St | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $2,495 |
| Fourth and U | Shattuck | 1BR,1BA | $2,698 |
| 2235 Bonar St | Two Bed/1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $3,250 |
| Aquatic Fourth Street | A3- 1D | 1BR,1BA | $3,500 |
| Jones Berkeley | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $3,690 |
| 1122U | 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath B | 3BR,2BA | $4,197 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fourth Street, CA
As of July 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fourth Street area is the $4.49 price per square foot A1- 2B Model at Aquatic Fourth Street in the in the West Berkeley neighborhood starting from $4,962. The second greatest value Fourth Street apartment is the 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath B Model at 1122U starting at $4,197 with a $3.90 price per square foot in the University Village neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fourth Street apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aquatic Fourth Street | A1- 2B | 2BR,2BA | $4.49 |
| 1122U | 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath B | 3BR,2BA | $3.90 |
| 2235 Bonar St | Two Bed/1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.42 |
| 2217 9th St, Unit 2 | 2217 9th St | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.97 |
| 1919 Curtis St | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $3.44 |
| Jones Berkeley | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $5.48 |
| Fourth and U | Shattuck | 1BR,1BA | $4.27 |
| BUSD Workforce Housing | 1BR IBA | 1BR,1BA | $3.46 |
| Poets Place Apartment | Apartments | Studio ,1BA | $8.33 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fourth Street Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Fourth Street?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Fourth Street is under $4,197.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fourth Street?
The cheapest apartment in Fourth Street is BUSD Workforce Housing which is listed at $1,798, while the average apartment in Fourth Street costs $6,210.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Fourth Street?
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 19 regular apartments in Fourth Street 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 Fourth Street?
Cheap apartments in Fourth Street have an average cost of $812 which is $5,398 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fourth Street.
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