
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Berkeley Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA from $400 (25 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the North Berkeley area of Berkeley.


Rise at Berkeley

1803 Oxford St

UC Studios

1920 Francisco LLC

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2008 Shattuck Ave.

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1725 Oxford St

2125 Hearst Ave

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1634 Oxford St

1526 Arch St

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North Berkeley, Berkeley, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in North Berkeley?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Berkeley Studio Apartments | $2,639 | $1,398 | $3,800 |
| North Berkeley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,759 | $850 | $4,500 |
| North Berkeley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,976 | $472 | $6,100 |
| North Berkeley 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,798 | $612 | $8,850 |
| North Berkeley 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,302 | $6,142 | $6,554 |
| North Berkeley 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,389 | $1,305 | $7,425 |
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There are currently 25 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the North Berkeley Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA.
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Cheapest Available North Berkeley Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the North Berkeley area of San Francisco, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at Collab@Oxford priced from $472. 1770 La Loma has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable North Berkeley apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Collab@Oxford | 2X1 | 2BR,1BA | $472 |
| 1770 La Loma | Third Floor | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Rise at Berkeley | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,398 |
| 1920 Francisco LLC | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,795 |
| UC Studios | Studios | Studio,1BA | $1,795 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Berkeley, CA
As of June 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Berkeley area is the $4.00 price per square foot Three Bedroom Model at 1634 Milvia in the in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood starting from $3,600. The second greatest value North Berkeley apartment is the 3 Beds, 1 Baths Model at 1530 Henry Street starting at $3,195 with a $3.66 price per square foot in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Berkeley apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1634 Milvia | Three Bedroom | 3BR,1BA | $4.00 |
| 1530 Henry Street | 3 Beds, 1 Baths | 3BR,1BA | $3.66 |
| Collab@Oxford | 3X2 | 3BR,2BA | $0.80 |
| MB Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.33 |
| 2025 Francisco St. | 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $4.11 |
| Margaret Hall | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio ,1BA | $3.66 |
| 1385 Shattuck Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $4.20 |
| UC Studios | Studios | Studio ,1BA | $4.49 |
| Rise at Berkeley | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $3.77 |
| 1770 La Loma | Second Floor | 1BR,1BA | $4.15 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North Berkeley Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in North Berkeley?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in North Berkeley is under $2,195.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in North Berkeley?
The cheapest apartment in North Berkeley is 1770 La Loma which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in North Berkeley costs $6,256.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in North Berkeley?
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 165 regular apartments in North Berkeley 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 North Berkeley?
Cheap apartments in North Berkeley have an average cost of $2,995 which is $3,261 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Berkeley.
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