
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Gourmet Ghetto Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA from $500 (43 Rentals)
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Pique Berkeley

Student | Identity Logan Park

2434 Piedmont Ave, Unit 20 - AB
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1569 Arch St

Hub Bancroft

2414 Telegraph
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2438 Haste St

2437 Shattuck Ave.

1988 California St

1465 Martin Luther King Jr Way
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Gourmet Ghetto, Berkeley, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Gourmet Ghetto?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Gourmet Ghetto Studio Apartments | $2,294 | $995 | $4,449 |
Gourmet Ghetto 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,424 | $600 | $5,090 |
Gourmet Ghetto 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,736 | $550 | $10,000+ |
Gourmet Ghetto 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,315 | $775 | $8,795 |
Gourmet Ghetto 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,390 | $1,150 | $10,000+ |
Gourmet Ghetto 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,838 | $1,140 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 43 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Gourmet Ghetto Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA.
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Cheapest Available Gourmet Ghetto Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Gourmet Ghetto area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at SHARED & PRIVATE Dorm Style Units Available priced from $600. The Lair has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $775. Here are the most affordable Gourmet Ghetto apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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SHARED & PRIVATE Dorm Style Units Available | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $600 |
The Lair | 3BR/2.0BA | 3BR,2BA | $775 |
Helios | Shared Double | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
Aquatic @ U | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $995 |
Spectra Southside (Student) | Single | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
Student | Identity Logan Park | Select 14 | 3BR,3BA | $999 |
Rise at Berkeley | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $999 |
Casa Zimbabwe | Ridge House Triples | 1BR,1BA | $1,030 |
Bosco | Studio - 241 sqft | Studio,1BA | $1,090 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gourmet Ghetto, CA
As of October 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Gourmet Ghetto area is the $0.74 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at The Lair in the in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood starting from $775. The second greatest value Gourmet Ghetto apartment is the 2342 Hilgard Ave Model at 2342 Hilgard Ave, Unit 2342 starting at $995 with a $1.10 price per square foot in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Gourmet Ghetto apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Lair | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $0.74 |
2342 Hilgard Ave, Unit 2342 | 2342 Hilgard Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
2414 Telegraph | 3 Bedroom | 1 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $1.64 |
1668 Shattuck Ave, Unit 2 | 1668 Shattuck Ave | 2BR,1BA | $3.01 |
FOUND Study Downtown Berkeley | B2 (2 bed/1 bath) | 2BR,1BA | $1.36 |
FOUND Study Southside Berkeley | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.28 |
Casa Zimbabwe | Casa Zimbabwe Triples | 1BR,1BA | $2.06 |
SHARED & PRIVATE Dorm Style Units Available | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
Aquatic @ U | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $2.60 |
Rise at Berkeley | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $2.69 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleGourmet Ghetto, Berkeley, CA
Ranked #8
Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Gourmet Ghetto, Berkeley, CA
Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier
Martin Luther King Middle
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Getting Around the Gourmet Ghetto Neighborhood in Berkeley, CA
Walk Score®
97 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
91 / 100
Biker's Paradise
Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike
Transit Score®
66 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Gourmet Ghetto Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Gourmet Ghetto?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Gourmet Ghetto is under $1,090.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Gourmet Ghetto?
The cheapest apartment in Gourmet Ghetto is SHARED & PRIVATE Dorm Style Units Available which is listed at $600, while the average apartment in Gourmet Ghetto costs $10,360.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Gourmet Ghetto?
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 244 regular apartments in Gourmet Ghetto 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 Gourmet Ghetto?
Cheap apartments in Gourmet Ghetto have an average cost of $3,503 which is $6,857 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Gourmet Ghetto.
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