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

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1122U
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$2,258 - $6,210
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1122U

1122 University AveBerkeley, CA 94702
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Aquatic Fourth Street
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$3,354 - $6,587
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Aquatic Fourth Street

2010 5th StBerkeley, CA 94710
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1339 Rose St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1339 Rose St

1339 Rose StBerkeley, CA 94702
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1329 Rose St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1329 Rose St

1329 Rose StBerkeley, CA 94702
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1640 7th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1640 7th St

1640 7th StBerkeley, CA 94710
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968 Addison St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

968 Addison St

968 Addison StBerkeley, CA 94710
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1613 6th St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1613 6th St

1613 6th StBerkeley, CA 94710

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1408 9th St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1408 9th St

1408 9th StBerkeley, CA 94710
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1319 Rose St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1319 Rose St

1319 Rose StBerkeley, CA 94702
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1109 Hearst Ave
Studio Apartments

1109 Hearst Ave

1109 Hearst AveBerkeley, CA 94702
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1914 10th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1914 10th St

1914 10th StBerkeley, CA 94710
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1504-1514 10th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1504-1514 10th St

1504-1514 10th StBerkeley, CA 94710
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1349 Rose St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1349 Rose St

1349 Rose StBerkeley, CA 94702
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1729 6th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1729 6th St

1729 6th StBerkeley, CA 94710
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906 Hearst Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

906 Hearst Ave

906 Hearst AveBerkeley, CA 94710

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1904 Sacramento St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1904 Sacramento St

1904 Sacramento StBerkeley, CA 94702
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1132 Francisco St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1132 Francisco St

1132 Francisco StBerkeley, CA 94702
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1610 Kains Ave
Studio Apartments

1610 Kains Ave

1610 Kains AveBerkeley, CA 94702
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1804 10th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1804 10th St

1804 10th StBerkeley, CA 94710
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2125 Browning St
2 Bedroom Apartments

2125 Browning St

2125 Browning StBerkeley, CA 94702
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1035 Addison St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1035 Addison St

1035 Addison StBerkeley, CA 94710
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2111 Byron St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2111 Byron St

2111 Byron StBerkeley, CA 94702
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2112 Ninth Street
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2112 Ninth Street

2112 9th StBerkeley, CA 94710
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1517 Francisco St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1517 Francisco St

1517 Francisco StBerkeley, CA 94703

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1509 Hearst
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1509 Hearst

1509 Hearst AveBerkeley, CA 94703
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1310 Addison St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1310 Addison St

1310 Addison StBerkeley, CA 94702
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1138 Addison St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1138 Addison St

1138 Addison StBerkeley, CA 94702
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1805-1807 6th St
Studio Apartments

1805-1807 6th St

1805-1807 6th StBerkeley, CA 94710
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1970 Curtis St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1970 Curtis St

1970 Curtis StBerkeley, CA 94702
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1221 Gilman St
Studio Apartments

1221 Gilman St

1221 Gilman StBerkeley, CA 94706
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1412-1416 9th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1412-1416 9th St

1412-1416 9th StBerkeley, CA 94710
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1944 Curtis St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1944 Curtis St

1944 Curtis StBerkeley, CA 94702

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1817 7th St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1817 7th St

1817 7th StBerkeley, CA 94710
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1900 9th St
Studio Apartments

1900 9th St

1900 9th StBerkeley, CA 94710
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1930 Curtis St
Studio Apartments

1930 Curtis St

1930 Curtis StBerkeley, CA 94702
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1823 6th St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1823 6th St

1823 6th StBerkeley, CA 94710
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1309 Hopkins St
Studio Apartments

1309 Hopkins St

1309 Hopkins StBerkeley, CA 94702
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1427 9th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1427 9th St

1427 9th StBerkeley, CA 94710
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1257 Francisco St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1257 Francisco St

1257 Francisco StBerkeley, CA 94702
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1925 10th St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1925 10th St

1925 10th StBerkeley, CA 94710
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1721 9th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1721 9th St

1721 9th StBerkeley, CA 94710

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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1925 10th St0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,765
Catalyst1BR IBA1BR,1BA$1,798
1919 Curtis St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$2,495
Fourth and UShattuck1BR,1BA$2,748
The Parc at 1300The Garden1BR,1BA$2,849
Aquatic Fourth StreetA3- 1D1BR,1BA$3,500
Jones BerkeleyA41BR,1BA$3,765
1122U3 Bedroom, 2 Bath B3BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Aquatic Fourth StreetA1- 2B2BR,2BA$4.49
1122U3 Bedroom, 2 Bath B3BR,2BA$3.90
1919 Curtis St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$3.44
Jones BerkeleyA41BR,1BA$5.59
Fourth and UShattuck1BR,1BA$4.35
Catalyst1BR IBA1BR,1BA$3.46
The Parc at 1300The Garden1BR,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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