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Fourth and U
2020 4th StBerkeley, CA 94710
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2010 5th StBerkeley, CA 94710
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1500 San Pablo AveBerkeley, CA 94702
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Viewpoint
651 Addison StBerkeley, CA 94710
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1482-1486 University Ave
1482-1486 University AveBerkeley, CA 94702
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1339 Rose St
1339 Rose StBerkeley, CA 94702
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1737 San Pablo AveBerkeley, CA 94702
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1329 Rose St
1329 Rose StBerkeley, CA 94702
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1640 7th St
1640 7th StBerkeley, CA 94710
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968 Addison St
968 Addison StBerkeley, CA 94710
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1613 6th St
1613 6th StBerkeley, CA 94710
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1408 9th St
1408 9th StBerkeley, CA 94710
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1319 Rose St
1319 Rose StBerkeley, CA 94702
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1109 Hearst Ave
1109 Hearst AveBerkeley, CA 94702
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1283 University AveBerkeley, CA 94702
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1215-1219 Virginia St
1215-1219 Virginia StBerkeley, CA 94702
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1914 10th St
1914 10th StBerkeley, CA 94710
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1504-1514 10th St
1504-1514 10th StBerkeley, CA 94710
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1349 Rose St
1349 Rose StBerkeley, CA 94702
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1729 6th St
1729 6th StBerkeley, CA 94710
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906 Hearst Ave
906 Hearst AveBerkeley, CA 94710
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1904 Sacramento St
1904 Sacramento StBerkeley, CA 94702
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1132 Francisco St
1132 Francisco StBerkeley, CA 94702
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1610 Kains Ave
1610 Kains AveBerkeley, CA 94702
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1804 10th St
1804 10th StBerkeley, CA 94710
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1492-1498 Addison St
1492-1498 Addison StBerkeley, CA 94702
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2111 Byron St
2111 Byron StBerkeley, CA 94702
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2125 Browning St
2125 Browning StBerkeley, CA 94702
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1035 Addison St
1035 Addison StBerkeley, CA 94710
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2112 9th St
2112 9th StBerkeley, CA 94710
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1517 Francisco St
1517 Francisco StBerkeley, CA 94703
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1509 Hearst
1509 Hearst AveBerkeley, CA 94703
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2117-2119 Sacramento St
2117-2119 Sacramento StBerkeley, CA 94702
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1310 Addison St
1310 Addison StBerkeley, CA 94702
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1138 Addison St
1138 Addison StBerkeley, CA 94702
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1805-1807 6th St
1805-1807 6th StBerkeley, CA 94710
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1444-1446 Kains Ave
1444-1446 Kains AveBerkeley, CA 94702
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1970 Curtis St
1970 Curtis StBerkeley, CA 94702
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1221 Gilman St
1221 Gilman StBerkeley, CA 94706
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1412-1416 9th St
1412-1416 9th StBerkeley, CA 94710
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1944 Curtis St
1944 Curtis StBerkeley, CA 94702
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1817 7th St
1817 7th StBerkeley, CA 94710
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1900 9th St
1900 9th StBerkeley, CA 94710
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1930 Curtis St
1930 Curtis StBerkeley, CA 94702
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1823 6th St
1823 6th StBerkeley, CA 94710
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1309 Hopkins St
1309 Hopkins StBerkeley, CA 94702
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1265-1267 Berkeley Way
1265-1267 Berkeley WayBerkeley, CA 94702
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1427 9th St
1427 9th StBerkeley, CA 94710
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1257 Francisco St
1257 Francisco StBerkeley, CA 94702
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1723 10th St
1723 10th StBerkeley, CA 94710
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Northwest Berkeley, Berkeley, CA Local Guide
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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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Cheapest Available Northwest Berkeley Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Northwest Berkeley area of San Francisco, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at Acton Courtyard priced from $2,056. The Parc at 1300 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,295. Here are the most affordable Northwest Berkeley apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acton Courtyard | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2,056 |
| The Parc at 1300 | The Garden | 1BR,1BA | $2,295 |
| 1122U | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,375 |
| Fourth and U | Shattuck | 1BR,1BA | $2,481 |
| Jones Berkeley | S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,796 |
| Aquatic Fourth Street | A3- 1A | 1BR,1BA | $3,121 |
| Viewpoint | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $3,450 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwest Berkeley, CA
As of January 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northwest Berkeley area is the $2.81 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Viewpoint in the in the West Berkeley neighborhood starting from $3,450. The second greatest value Northwest Berkeley apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at Acton Courtyard starting at $2,056 with a $2.45 price per square foot in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Northwest Berkeley apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viewpoint | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.81 |
| Acton Courtyard | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.45 |
| Aquatic Fourth Street | A3- 1A | 1BR,1BA | $4.31 |
| Fourth and U | Shattuck | 1BR,1BA | $3.93 |
| The Parc at 1300 | The Garden | 1BR,1BA | $4.59 |
| Jones Berkeley | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $5.73 |
| 1122U | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $5.59 |
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.
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