Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fourth Street Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA from $1,300 (11 Rentals)
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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 | $2,444 | $1,375 | $3,300 |
| Fourth Street 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,815 | $1,950 | $3,500 |
| Fourth Street 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,764 | $2,650 | $5,288 |
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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 $2,000. Acton Courtyard has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $2,056. 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 | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $2,000 |
| Acton Courtyard | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2,056 |
| The Parc at 1300 | The Garden | 1BR,1BA | $2,295 |
| Fourth and U | Shattuck | 1BR,1BA | $2,496 |
| 1128 - 1130 Bancroft | 3BR/1.0BA | 3BR,1BA | $2,765 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fourth Street, CA
As of November 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fourth Street area is the $2.81 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Viewpoint in the in the West Berkeley neighborhood starting from $3,450. The second greatest value Fourth Street apartment is the 3BR/1.0BA Model at 1128 - 1130 Bancroft starting at $2,765 with a $2.77 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viewpoint | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.81 |
| 1128 - 1130 Bancroft | 3BR/1.0BA | 3BR,1BA | $2.77 |
| Jones Berkeley | B5 | 2BR,2BA | $4.08 |
| 2235 Bonar St | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.66 |
| Acton Courtyard | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.45 |
| 1114 Stannage Ave, Unit 1114 | 1114 Stannage Ave | 2BR,1BA | $3.37 |
| 1339 Rose St, Unit D | 1339 Rose St | 2BR,1BA | $3.38 |
| Aquatic Fourth Street | A3- 1A | 1BR,1BA | $4.52 |
| 1116 Stannage Ave, Unit A | 1116 Stannage Ave | 1BR,1BA | $3.31 |
| Fourth and U | Shattuck | 1BR,1BA | $3.95 |
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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 $3,071.
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 $3,772.
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 23 regular apartments in Fourth Street that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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