1639 Josephine St
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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Berkeley Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA from $700 (29 Rentals)
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Casa Zimbabwe
2422-2422 Ridge RdBerkeley, CA 94709
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$1,200 - $3,500
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1694 Oxford St
1694 Oxford StBerkeley, CA 94709
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$1,237 - $3,095Studio Apartments Available Now
Rise at Berkeley
2025 Kala Bagai WayBerkeley, CA 94704
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$1,395
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$1,395
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1600 Edith St, Unit A, Unit A
1600 Edith StBerkeley, CA 94703
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$1,780 - $7,4161 to 5 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 1
1803 Oxford St
1803 Oxford StBerkeley, CA 94709
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UC Studios
2018-2030 University AveBerkeley, CA 94704
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$1,850 - $2,7001 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
MB Apartments
1945 Berkeley WayBerkeley, CA 94704
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$1,970 - $7,300
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Hillside Village
1801 Shattuck AveBerkeley, CA 94709
2548 Virginia St
BerkeleyCA94709
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$2,050 - $2,900
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1822 Francisco St
1822 Francisco StBerkeley, CA 94703
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$2,083Studio Apartments Available May 3
1730 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Unit SI ID1501143P
1730 Martin Luther King Jr WayBerkeley, CA 94703
1532 Milvia St
BerkeleyCA94709
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2317 Hearst Ave
2317 Hearst AveBerkeley, CA 94709
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$2,350
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1668 Shattuck Ave, Unit 2, Unit 2
1668 Shattuck AveBerkeley, CA 94709
1315 Spruce St
BerkeleyCA94709
2008 Shattuck Ave.
BerkeleyCA94704
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1770 La Loma
1770 La Loma AveBerkeley, CA 94709
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2070 University Avenue
2070 University AveBerkeley, CA 94704
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1920 Francisco LLC
1928-1920 Francisco StBerkeley, CA 94709
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1725 Oxford St
1725 Oxford StBerkeley, CA 94709
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2119 Hearst Ave
2119 Hearst AveBerkeley, CA 94709
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1385 Shattuck Ave
1385 Shattuck AveBerkeley, CA 94709
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Margaret Hall
1717 Oxford StBerkeley, CA 94709
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2117 Rose St
2117 Rose StBerkeley, CA 94709
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1634 Oxford St
1634 Oxford StBerkeley, CA 94709
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1818 Walnut St
1818 Walnut StBerkeley, CA 94709
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1635 Francisco St
1635 Francisco StBerkeley, CA 94703
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Spruce Street Apartments
1800 Spruce StBerkeley, CA 94709
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North Berkeley, Berkeley, CA Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in North Berkeley?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Berkeley Studio Apartments | $2,804 | $900 | $3,800 |
| North Berkeley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,779 | $1,030 | $4,500 |
| North Berkeley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,399 | $748 | $6,100 |
| North Berkeley 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,756 | $924 | $8,850 |
| North Berkeley 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,080 | $5,300 | $6,554 |
| North Berkeley 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,891 | $1,305 | $7,425 |
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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 $748. Casa Zimbabwe has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,030. 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 | $748 |
| Casa Zimbabwe | Ridge House Triples | 1BR,1BA | $1,030 |
| Rise at Berkeley | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,237 |
| Ace Berkeley | 2BR/2B - Deluxe - B10 | 2BR,2BA | $1,375 |
| 1920 Francisco LLC | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,795 |
| UC Studios | Studios | Studio,1BA | $1,795 |
| MB Apartments | 1 bedrooms | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
| University Park | S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,100 |
| 2317 Hearst Ave | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,195 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Berkeley, CA
As of May 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Berkeley area is the $1.36 price per square foot 1694 Oxford St Model at 1694 Oxford St in the in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value North Berkeley apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at 1610 Milvia Street starting at $3,850 with a $4.53 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. |
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| 1694 Oxford St | 1694 Oxford St | 3BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| 1610 Milvia Street | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $4.53 |
| 1668 Shattuck Ave, Unit 2 | 1668 Shattuck Ave | 2BR,1BA | $3.01 |
| Collab@Oxford | 3X2 | 3BR,2BA | $1.47 |
| MB Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.33 |
| Casa Zimbabwe | Casa Zimbabwe Triples | 1BR,1BA | $2.06 |
| UC Studios | Studios | Studio ,1BA | $4.49 |
| 1920 Francisco LLC | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $4.60 |
| Rise at Berkeley | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $3.33 |
| The Berk on Arch | 1 Person: N1SX1 | Studio ,1BA | $4.54 |
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 Casa Zimbabwe which is listed at $1,030, while the average apartment in North Berkeley costs $6,187.
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 254 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 $3,111 which is $3,076 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Berkeley.
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