
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northwest Berkeley Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA from $1,500 (95 Rentals)
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Aquatic Fourth Street

1482-1486 University Ave

1339 Rose St

1737 San Pablo Ave

1329 Rose St

1640 7th St

968 Addison St

1613 6th St
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1408 9th St

1319 Rose St

1109 Hearst Ave

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1215-1219 Virginia St

1914 10th St

1504-1514 10th St

1349 Rose St

1729 6th St

906 Hearst Ave
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1904 Sacramento St

1132 Francisco St

1610 Kains Ave

1804 10th St

1492-1498 Addison St

2125 Browning St

1035 Addison St

2111 Byron St

2112 Ninth Street

1517 Francisco St
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1509 Hearst

2117-2119 Sacramento St

1310 Addison St

1138 Addison St

1805-1807 6th St

1444-1446 Kains Ave

1970 Curtis St

1221 Gilman St

1412-1416 9th St

1944 Curtis St
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1817 7th St

1900 9th St

1930 Curtis St

1823 6th St

1309 Hopkins St

1265-1267 Berkeley Way

1427 9th St

1257 Francisco St

1925 10th St

1721 9th St
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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 | $3,006 | $2,258 | $3,755 |
| Northwest Berkeley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,011 | $1,595 | $3,506 |
| Northwest Berkeley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,685 | $2,158 | $4,962 |
| Northwest Berkeley 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,018 | $2,493 | $4,392 |
| Northwest Berkeley 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,465 | $5,465 | $5,465 |
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There are currently 95 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Northwest Berkeley Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA.
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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 Studio unit found at 1925 10th St priced from $1,765. Catalyst has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,798. Here are the most affordable Northwest Berkeley apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1925 10th St | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $1,765 |
| Catalyst | 1BR IBA | 1BR,1BA | $1,798 |
| 1919 Curtis St | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $2,495 |
| Fourth and U | Shattuck | 1BR,1BA | $2,748 |
| The Parc at 1300 | The Garden | 1BR,1BA | $2,849 |
| Aquatic Fourth Street | A3- 1D | 1BR,1BA | $3,500 |
| Jones Berkeley | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $3,765 |
| 1122U | 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath B | 3BR,2BA | $4,197 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwest Berkeley, CA
As of July 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northwest Berkeley area is the $4.49 price per square foot A1- 2B Model at Aquatic Fourth Street in the in the West Berkeley neighborhood starting from $4,962. The second greatest value Northwest Berkeley apartment is the 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath B Model at 1122U starting at $4,197 with a $3.90 price per square foot in the University Village 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aquatic Fourth Street | A1- 2B | 2BR,2BA | $4.49 |
| 1122U | 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath B | 3BR,2BA | $3.90 |
| 1919 Curtis St | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $3.44 |
| Jones Berkeley | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $5.59 |
| Fourth and U | Shattuck | 1BR,1BA | $4.35 |
| Catalyst | 1BR IBA | 1BR,1BA | $3.46 |
| The Parc at 1300 | The Garden | 1BR,1BA | $5.70 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northwest Berkeley Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Northwest Berkeley Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Northwest Berkeley Apartment is $1,798 at Catalyst.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Northwest Berkeley Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Northwest Berkeley is starting from $2,158 at Catalyst.
What is the most affordable Northwest Berkeley Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Northwest Berkeley Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Catalyst and starts from $2,493.
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