Cheap Homes for Rent in North Berkeley Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA from $2,200 (8 Rentals)

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property at 1811 Delaware St

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1811 Delaware St

BerkeleyCA94703

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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Casa ZimbabweRidge House Triples1BR,1BA$1,030
2225 HearstFirst Floor5BR,2BA$1,140
Rise at Berkeley0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,236

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Berkeley, CA

As of January 22, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1538 Arch St, Unit 15441538 Arch St2BR,1BA$3.25
2342 Hilgard Ave, Unit 23422342 Hilgard Ave2BR,1BA$2.09
Garden CourtB21BR,1BA$3.74
MB Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$3.33
1716 Rose St, Unit 21716 Rose St1BR,1BA$4.54
1514 Walnut Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$4.38
1385 Shattuck Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$4.80
Casa ZimbabweCasa Zimbabwe Triples1BR,1BA$2.06
UC StudiosStudiosStudio ,1BA$4.49
Rise at Berkeley0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$3.33

Frequently Asked Questions about North Berkeley

What type of rentals are currently available in North Berkeley?

There are currently 533 Apartments for Rent in North Berkeley, CA with pricing that ranges from $950 to $9,495. There are also 20 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in North Berkeley ranging from $2,275 to $8,750.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in North Berkeley?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in North Berkeley ranges from $2,275 to $8,750 with an average monthly rent of $4,935.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in North Berkeley?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in North Berkeley range from $1,400 to $8,400, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $4,355 to $4,750. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $6,950 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $5,750.

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The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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