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Berkeley, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Berkeley Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Berkeley, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at SHARED & PRIVATE Dorm Style Units Available in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood priced from $600. The Lair in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $775. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Berkeley apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
SHARED & PRIVATE Dorm Style Units Available1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$600
The Lair3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$775
HeliosShared Double1BR,1BA$950
Spectra Southside (Student)Single1BR,1BA$999
Student | Identity Logan ParkSelect 143BR,3BA$999
Rise at Berkeley0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$999
2430 Prospect2 Bedroom | 1 Bath B2BR,1BA$1,025
2225 HearstFirst Floor5BR,2BA$1,140
The BerkArch D14BR,1BA$1,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Berkeley, CA

As of September 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Berkeley area is the $2.11 price per square foot 5 Bedrooms, 3 Full & 2 Half Baths Model at 680 Hiller Dr Oakland, CA 94618 in the in the Montclair Business neighborhood starting from $7,900. The second greatest value Berkeley apartment is the 6 Bedroom | 3 Bath Model at Historic-Charming Apartment Steps from the South Side of Campus starting at $1,533 with a $1.07 price per square foot in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Berkeley apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
680 Hiller Dr Oakland, CA 946185 Bedrooms, 3 Full & 2 Half Baths5BR,3.5BA$2.11
Historic-Charming Apartment Steps from the South Side of Campus6 Bedroom | 3 Bath6BR,3BA$1.07
The Laureate3 Beds, 2.5 Baths3BR,2.5BA$1.43
2909 Myrtle St, Unit 2907.52909 Myrtle St2BR,1BA$2.00
The Lair2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$0.74
1622 Oxford St, Unit 5W1622 Oxford St1BR,1BA$1.79
2342 Hilgard Ave, Unit 23422342 Hilgard Ave2BR,1BA$1.10
FOUND Study Downtown BerkeleyB2 (2 bed/1 bath)2BR,1BA$1.36
2430 Prospect3 Bedroom | 1 Bath3BR,1BA$2.20
SHARED & PRIVATE Dorm Style Units Available1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.43

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Frequently Asked Questions about Berkeley

What type of rentals are currently available in Berkeley?

There are currently 3655 Apartments for Rent in Berkeley, CA with pricing that ranges from $550 to $22,470. There are also 213 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Berkeley ranging from $850 to $14,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Berkeley?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Berkeley ranges from $850 to $14,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,836.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Berkeley?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Berkeley range from $775 to $22,470, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,399 to $8,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,150.

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