Cheap Homes for Rent in the Fourth Street Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA from $2,900 (5 Rentals)

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property at 1243 Allston Way

$2,965

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$2,965

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$2,965

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 1

1243 Allston Way

BerkeleyCA94702

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property at 2161 N Valley St

$3,500

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$3,500

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$3,500

1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

2161 N Valley St

BerkeleyCA94702

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property at 1316 Cedar Street

$3,700

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$3,700

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$3,700

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1316 Cedar Street, Unit B

1316 Cedar Street
BerkeleyCA94702

Fourth Street, Berkeley, CA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Poets Place ApartmentApartmentsStudio,1BA$1,750
1925 10th St0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,765
BUSD Workforce Housing1BR IBA1BR,1BA$1,798

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fourth Street, CA

As of July 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fourth Street area is the $3.90 price per square foot 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath B Model at 1122U in the in the University Village neighborhood starting from $4,197. The second greatest value Fourth Street apartment is the A3- 2B Model at Aquatic Fourth Street starting at $4,571 with a $4.57 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1122U3 Bedroom, 2 Bath B3BR,2BA$3.90
Aquatic Fourth StreetA3- 2B2BR,2BA$4.57
2235 Bonar StTwo Bed/1 Bath2BR,1BA$3.42
2217 9th St, Unit 22217 9th St2BR,1.5BA$3.97
Jones BerkeleyA21BR,1BA$5.19
1919 Curtis St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$3.44
Fourth and UShattuck1BR,1BA$4.27
BUSD Workforce Housing1BR IBA1BR,1BA$3.46
The Parc at 1300The Garden1BR,1BA$5.70
Poets Place ApartmentApartmentsStudio ,1BA$8.33

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Fourth Street, Berkeley, CA

Ranked #17

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Fourth Street

What type of rentals are currently available in Fourth Street?

There are currently 332 Apartments for Rent in Fourth Street, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,500 to $6,558. There are also 9 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Fourth Street ranging from $3,500 to $4,800.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Fourth Street?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Fourth Street ranges from $3,500 to $4,800 with an average monthly rent of $4,048.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Fourth Street?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Fourth Street range from $2,493 to $4,392, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $4,195 to $4,195. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $5,465.

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