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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Berkeley Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA from $900 (14 Rentals)
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Casa Zimbabwe
2422-2422 Ridge RdBerkeley, CA 94709
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2225 Hearst
2225 Hearst AveBerkeley, CA 94709
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UC Studios
2018-2030 University AveBerkeley, CA 94704
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The Berkeley Place
2067 University AveBerkeley, CA 94704
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MB Apartments
1945 Berkeley WayBerkeley, CA 94704
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2342 Hilgard Ave, Unit 2342
2342 Hilgard AveBerkeley, CA 94709
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Hillside Village
1801 Shattuck AveBerkeley, CA 94709
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Rise at Berkeley
2025 Kala Bagai WayBerkeley, CA 94704
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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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Collab@Oxford
1773 Oxford 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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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 | $2,989 | $950 | $4,035 |
| North Berkeley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,646 | $1,030 | $4,416 |
| North Berkeley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,076 | $1,250 | $5,701 |
| North Berkeley 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,985 | $1,400 | $8,400 |
| North Berkeley 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,581 | $5,750 | $7,075 |
| North Berkeley 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,795 | $1,140 | $8,250 |
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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 1 Bed unit found at Casa Zimbabwe priced from $1,030. 2225 Hearst has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 5 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,140. Here are the most affordable North Berkeley apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Casa Zimbabwe | Ridge House Triples | 1BR,1BA | $1,030 |
| 2225 Hearst | First Floor | 5BR,2BA | $1,140 |
| Rise at Berkeley | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,236 |
| Ace Berkeley | 2BR/2B - Deluxe - B10 | 2BR,2BA | $1,375 |
| UC Studios | Studios | Studio,1BA | $1,795 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Berkeley, CA
As of January 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Berkeley area is the $3.25 price per square foot 1538 Arch St Model at 1538 Arch St, Unit 1544 in the in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood starting from $3,250. The second greatest value North Berkeley 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 North Berkeley apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 1538 Arch St, Unit 1544 | 1538 Arch St | 2BR,1BA | $3.25 |
| 2342 Hilgard Ave, Unit 2342 | 2342 Hilgard Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.09 |
| 1685 Oxford St, Unit 1685 | 1685 Oxford St | 1BR,1BA | $3.14 |
| Garden Court | B2 | 1BR,1BA | $3.74 |
| MB Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.33 |
| 1716 Rose St, Unit 2 | 1716 Rose St | 1BR,1BA | $4.54 |
| 1385 Shattuck Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $4.80 |
| Casa Zimbabwe | Casa Zimbabwe Triples | 1BR,1BA | $2.06 |
| UC Studios | Studios | Studio ,1BA | $4.49 |
| Rise at Berkeley | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $3.33 |
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 $2,100.
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 $9,495.
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 220 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 $4,526 which is $4,969 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Berkeley.
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