
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Northwest Berkeley Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA from $2,488 (43 Rentals)


Aquatic Fourth Street

Jones Berkeley

1482-1486 University Ave

1737 San Pablo Ave

1329 Rose St

1640 7th St

968 Addison St
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1035 Addison St

1319 Rose St

906 Hearst Ave

1904 Sacramento St

1349 Rose St

1215-1219 Virginia St

1504-1514 10th St

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1804 10th St

2111 Byron St

2117-2119 Sacramento St

1509 Hearst

2112 9th St

1517 Francisco St

1970 Curtis St

1310 Addison St
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1138 Addison St

1412-1416 9th St

1427 9th St

1732 San Pablo Ave

1311-1313 Curtis St

1434 6th St

1925 10th St

2019 7th St
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2142 Sacramento St

The Parc at 1300

Hopkins Park Apartments

Acton Courtyard

1122U

The Delaware Apartments

1176 University

1136 Hearst Ave
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1140 Cornell Ave

1301 Gilman St

1213 San Pablo Ave
Northwest Berkeley, Berkeley, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Northwest Berkeley?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Berkeley Studio Apartments | $2,851 | $2,796 | $2,923 |
Northwest Berkeley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,990 | $2,488 | $3,634 |
| Northwest Berkeley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,639 | $2,200 | $4,047 |
| Northwest Berkeley 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,300 | $3,300 | $3,300 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northwest Berkeley Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Northwest Berkeley?
The cheapest apartment in Northwest Berkeley is The Parc at 1300 which is listed at $2,295, while the average apartment in Northwest Berkeley costs $3,719.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Northwest 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 16 regular apartments in Northwest Berkeley that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
Expert Rental Resources
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Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Everything is a negotiation in real estate!