
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fourth Street Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA from $1,100 (39 Rentals)
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1213 San Pablo Ave

2334 Browning St

1402 Berkeley Way

2155 Acton St

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917 Dwight Way, Unit 917 Dwight

1228 Delaware St

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1122U

Fourth and U
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2206 10th St, Unit B

Jones Berkeley

1325 Hopkins St

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1474 7th St, Unit C

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Aquatic Fourth Street

2235 Bonar St

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2217 9th St, Unit 1

2249 Bonar St

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1337 Cornell Ave, Unit 2BD 1BA Upstairs Unit
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2000 Fifth Street-SI FL4-ID1505, Unit SI FL4-ID1505

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2001 Fifth Street-SI FL4-ID1262, Unit SI FL4-ID1262

2314 Bonar St

1919 Curtis St

Acton Courtyard

1613 6th St

1951 Chestnut St

University Ave Apartments

1917 6th St
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The Parc at 1300

1118 Delaware St

1155 Francisco St

1128-1130 Bancroft Way

The Lofts at 2013 Second Street

933 University Ave

View Point

1480 Tenth St
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1301 Gilman St

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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 | $2,041 | $1,100 | $3,333 |
| Fourth Street 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,086 | $1,595 | $4,132 |
| Fourth Street 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,735 | $2,195 | $6,777 |
| Fourth Street 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,451 | $3,975 | $4,702 |
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There are currently 39 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 1919 Curtis St priced from $1,550. Acton Courtyard has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,618. Here are the most affordable Fourth Street apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1919 Curtis St | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $1,550 |
| Acton Courtyard | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,618 |
| Poet's Place | Apartments | Studio,1BA | $1,750 |
| The Parc at 1300 | The Garden | 1BR,1BA | $2,295 |
| Jones Berkeley | S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,671 |
| Fourth and U | Addison | 1BR,1BA | $2,713 |
| 1122U | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath A | 2BR,1BA | $3,021 |
| Aquatic Fourth Street | A3- 1B | 1BR,1BA | $3,044 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fourth Street, CA
As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fourth Street area is the $2.83 price per square foot 1337 Cornell Ave Model at 1337 Cornell Ave, Unit 2BD 1BA Upstairs Unit in the in the University Village neighborhood starting from $3,400. The second greatest value Fourth Street apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Market (All Floor Plans) Model at View Point starting at $3,580 with a $3.07 price per square foot in the West Berkeley 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1337 Cornell Ave, Unit 2BD 1BA Upstairs Unit | 1337 Cornell Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.83 |
| View Point | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Market (All Floor Plans) | 2BR,2BA | $3.07 |
| 2249 Bonar St | 3 Beds, 1 bath | 3BR,1BA | $3.79 |
| 2217 9th St, Unit 1 | 2217 9th St | 2BR,1.5BA | $4.09 |
| Fourth and U | Addison | 1BR,1BA | $3.63 |
| Aquatic Fourth Street | A2- 1B | 1BR,1BA | $4.45 |
| 2206 10th St, Unit B | 2206 10th St | 2BR,1BA | $3.79 |
| 1122U | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath A | 2BR,1BA | $4.46 |
| 917 Dwight Way, Unit 917 Dwight | 917 Dwight Way | 1BR,1BA | $3.38 |
| 1919 Curtis St | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio ,1BA | $3.52 |
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Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
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 $3,044.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fourth Street?
The cheapest apartment in Fourth Street is The Parc at 1300 which is listed at $2,295, while the average apartment in Fourth Street costs $4,500.
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 21 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 $1,327 which is $3,173 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fourth Street.
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