
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Gourmet Ghetto Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA from $500 (22 Rentals)
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2627 Virginia St

Casa Zimbabwe

The Lair

Wesley House

Pique Berkeley

Rise at Berkeley
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Gourmet Ghetto?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gourmet Ghetto Studio Apartments | $2,532 | $950 | $4,449 |
| Gourmet Ghetto 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,443 | $695 | $5,090 |
| Gourmet Ghetto 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,749 | $833 | $10,000+ |
| Gourmet Ghetto 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,393 | $999 | $8,865 |
| Gourmet Ghetto 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,124 | $883 | $10,000+ |
| Gourmet Ghetto 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,675 | $911 | $10,000+ |
| Gourmet Ghetto 6 Bedroom Apartments | $1,849 | $828 | $9,495 |
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There are currently 22 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 2 Beds unit found at Sterling Haste priced from $769. 2715 Dwight has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 6 Beds apartment currently listed from $828. Here are the most affordable Gourmet Ghetto apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sterling Haste | Sterling Haste B7 | 2BR,1BA | $769 |
| 2715 Dwight | 6 Bedroom | 4 Bath | 6BR,4BA | $828 |
| 2225 Hearst | Fifth Floor | 1BR,1BA | $872 |
| 2701 Durant | 6 Bedroom | 3 Bath | 6BR,3BA | $885 |
| Helios | Shared Double | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gourmet Ghetto, CA
As of March 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Gourmet Ghetto area is the $3.25 price per square foot 1538 Arch St Model at 1538 Arch St in the in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood starting from $3,250. The second greatest value Gourmet Ghetto apartment is the 2342 Hilgard Ave Model at 2342 Hilgard Ave, Unit 2342 starting at $1,900 with a $2.09 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1538 Arch St | 1538 Arch St | 2BR,1BA | $3.25 |
| 2342 Hilgard Ave, Unit 2342 | 2342 Hilgard Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.09 |
| 2235 Bonar St | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.50 |
| 1685 Oxford St, Unit 1685 | 1685 Oxford St | 1BR,1BA | $3.19 |
| Acton Courtyard | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.68 |
| MB Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.33 |
| 2015 Haste St. | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.40 |
| The Berkeley Place | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.93 |
| Casa Zimbabwe | Casa Zimbabwe Triples | 1BR,1BA | $2.06 |
| Rise at Berkeley | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $3.33 |
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Best Local Schools in Gourmet Ghetto, Berkeley, CA
Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier
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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 $1,390.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Gourmet Ghetto?
The cheapest apartment in Gourmet Ghetto is 2225 Hearst which is listed at $872, while the average apartment in Gourmet Ghetto costs $2,540.
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 664 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 $2,108 which is $432 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Gourmet Ghetto.
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