Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northwest Berkeley Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA from $1,500 (29 Rentals)

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1122U
$2,410 - $6,425
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1122U

1122 University AveBerkeley, CA 94702
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Aquatic Fourth Street
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$2,533 - $4,381
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Aquatic Fourth Street

2010 5th StBerkeley, CA 94710
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1176 University
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1176 University

1176 University AveBerkeley, CA 94702
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Acton Courtyard
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Acton Courtyard

1370 University AveBerkeley, CA 94704
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1613 6th St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1613 6th St

1613 6th StBerkeley, CA 94710
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1951 Chestnut St
Studio Apartments

1951 Chestnut St

1951 Chestnut StBerkeley, CA 94702
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Hopkins Park Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hopkins Park Apartments

1260-1290 Hopkins StBerkeley, CA 94702
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The Parc at 1300
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Parc at 1300

1300 Delaware StBerkeley, CA 94702
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1118 Delaware St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1118 Delaware St

1118 Delaware StBerkeley, CA 94702
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$3,800

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1525 Ada St

BerkeleyCA94703
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1301 Gilman St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1301 Gilman St

1301 Gilman StAlbany, CA 94706
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1213 San Pablo Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1213 San Pablo Ave

1213 San Pablo AveAlbany, CA 94706
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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 $1,618. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Acton Courtyard2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,618
The Parc at 1300The Garden1BR,1BA$2,295
Fourth and UShattuck1BR,1BA$2,396
Aquatic Fourth StreetA3- 0SStudio,1BA$2,547
Jones BerkeleyS1Studio,1BA$2,743
1122U2 Bedroom, 1 Bath B2BR,1BA$3,001
View Point2 Bedroom 2 Bath Market (All Floor Plans)2BR,2BA$3,510

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwest Berkeley, CA

As of April 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northwest Berkeley area is the $3.93 price per square foot 1923 Curtis St Model at 1923 Curtis St, Unit 1927 in the in the University Village neighborhood starting from $2,750. The second greatest value Northwest Berkeley apartment is the 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath A Model at 1122U starting at $3,021 with a $4.46 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1923 Curtis St, Unit 19271923 Curtis St2BR,1BA$3.93
1122U2 Bedroom, 1 Bath A2BR,1BA$4.46
Fourth and UShattuck1BR,1BA$3.79
View Point1 Bedroom 1 Bath Market (All Floor Plans)1BR,1BA$3.70
Aquatic Fourth StreetA3- 0SStudio ,1BA$4.57
The Parc at 1300The Garden1BR,1BA$4.59
Jones BerkeleyS1Studio ,1BA$5.61
Acton CourtyardStudioStudio ,1BA$7.21
932 Delaware St, Unit Charming Studio with Kitchenette932 Delaware St1BR,1BA$7.08

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northwest Berkeley Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Northwest Berkeley?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Northwest Berkeley is at Acton Courtyard listed at $2,450.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Northwest Berkeley Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Northwest Berkeley Apartment is $2,273 at View Point.

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 $1,618 at Acton Courtyard.

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