Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fourth Street Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA from $1,300 (12 Rentals)
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Hillside Village

1180 University Ave
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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 |
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Fourth Street Studio Apartments | $2,287 | $1,640 | $5,006 |
Fourth Street 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,086 | $1,673 | $4,000 |
Fourth Street 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,883 | $1,665 | $6,592 |
Fourth Street 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,276 | $1,475 | $6,785 |
Fourth Street 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,846 | $1,400 | $3,700 |
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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 5 Beds unit found at Bosco priced from $1,408. 1176 University has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,495. Here are the most affordable Fourth Street apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Bosco | Unit 401 | 5BR,3BA | $1,408 |
1176 University | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
Poets Place Apartment | Apartments | Studio,1BA | $1,640 |
Acton Courtyard | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2,056 |
1122U | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,406 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fourth Street, CA
As of June 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fourth Street area is the $2.90 price per square foot 2 Bed 1 Bath - 1280 sqft Model at Bosco in the in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood starting from $3,717. The second greatest value Fourth Street apartment is the 3BR/1.0BA Model at 1128 - 1130 Bancroft starting at $3,395 with a $3.40 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. |
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Bosco | 2 Bed 1 Bath - 1280 sqft | 2BR,1BA | $2.90 |
1128 - 1130 Bancroft | 3BR/1.0BA | 3BR,1BA | $3.40 |
Bayview Apartments | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $3.56 |
The Artisan | 11 | 2BR,1BA | $5.51 |
Jones Berkeley | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $4.44 |
1176 University | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $1.99 |
Aquatic Fourth Street | A2- 1C | 1BR,1BA | $4.26 |
1219 Parker St, Unit A | 1219 Parker St | 2BR,1BA | $4.07 |
921 Dwight Way, Unit 921 Dwight | 921 Dwight Way | 2BR,1BA | $3.69 |
Fourth and U | Shattuck | 1BR,1BA | $3.76 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fourth Street Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Fourth Street?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Fourth Street is at 1176 University listed at $1,495.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Fourth Street Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Fourth Street Apartment is $2,595 at URSA Berkeley.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Fourth Street Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Fourth Street is starting from $2,056 at Acton Courtyard.
What is the most affordable Fourth Street Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Fourth Street Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Bosco and starts from $1,475.
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