Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Berkeley Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA from $612 (11 Rentals)

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Collab@Oxford
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Collab@Oxford

1773 Oxford StBerkeley, CA 94709
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1725 Oxford St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1725 Oxford St

1725 Oxford StBerkeley, CA 94709
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2125 Hearst Ave
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2125 Hearst Ave

2125 Hearst AveBerkeley, CA 94709
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2119 Hearst Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2119 Hearst Ave

2119 Hearst AveBerkeley, CA 94709
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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 Studio unit found at 1801 Milvia Street priced from $795. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1801 Milvia Street0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$795
1770 La LomaThird Floor1BR,1BA$850
1803 Oxford St1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,295
Rise at Berkeley0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,297
MB Apartments1 bedrooms1BR,1BA$1,850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Berkeley, CA

As of September 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Berkeley area is the $4.09 price per square foot 1441 Josephine St Model at 1441 Josephine St, Unit 1441 Josephine St. in the in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood starting from $4,500. The second greatest value North Berkeley apartment is the Three Bedroom Model at 1634 Milvia starting at $3,600 with a $4.00 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1441 Josephine St, Unit 1441 Josephine St.1441 Josephine St2BR,2BA$4.09
1634 MilviaThree Bedroom3BR,1BA$4.00
2339 Hilgard Ave, Unit #3012339 Hilgard Ave2BR,1BA$4.11
Hillside VillageB32BR,2BA$2.84
1516Henry2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$3.53
MB Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$3.33
1817 Oxford St2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$4.29
1385 Shattuck Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$4.29
Rise at Berkeley0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$3.50
1770 La LomaSecond Floor1BR,1BA$4.15

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North Berkeley Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in North Berkeley?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in North Berkeley is at 1801 Milvia Street listed at $795.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom North Berkeley Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom North Berkeley Apartment is $850 at 1770 La Loma.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom North Berkeley Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in North Berkeley is starting from $2,431 at Hillside Village.

What is the most affordable North Berkeley Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap North Berkeley Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 1930 Hearst Avenue and starts from $2,895.

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