Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the North Berkeley Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA from $1,297 (10 Rentals)
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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 | $2,469 | $1,297 | $3,500 |
North Berkeley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,902 | $850 | $4,000 |
North Berkeley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,900 | $1,500 | $6,763 |
North Berkeley 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,385 | $1,700 | $9,469 |
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Getting Around the North Berkeley Neighborhood in Berkeley, CA
Walk Score®
92 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
86 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
65 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $2,700.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in North Berkeley?
The cheapest apartment in North Berkeley is Rise at Berkeley which is listed at $1,297, while the average apartment in North Berkeley costs $4,872.
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 153 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 $2,614 which is $2,258 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Berkeley.
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