
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northwest Berkeley Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA from $1,500 (29 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Northwest Berkeley area of Berkeley.


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932 Delaware St, Unit Charming Studio with Kitchenette, Unit Charming Studio with Kitchenette

1402 Berkeley Way

View Point

Fourth and U

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1122U

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Aquatic Fourth Street
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Jones Berkeley

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1923 Curtis St, Unit 1927, Unit 1927

1325 Hopkins St

2115 West Street

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1337 Cornell Ave, Unit 2BD 1BA Upstairs Unit, Unit 2BD 1BA Upstairs Unit

2000 Fifth Street-SI FL4-ID1059, Unit SI FL4-ID1059

2000 Fifth Street-SI FL4-ID1505, Unit SI FL4-ID1505
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1217 Delaware St

1176 University

Acton Courtyard

1613 6th St

1951 Chestnut St

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The Parc at 1300
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1118 Delaware St

The Lofts at 2013 Second Street

933 University Ave

1525 Ada St

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1110 Stannage Ave, Unit stannage, Unit stannage

1301 Gilman St

1213 San Pablo Ave
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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 | $2,616 | $2,410 | $2,977 |
| Northwest Berkeley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,802 | $1,595 | $4,028 |
| Northwest Berkeley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,490 | $2,650 | $4,298 |
| Northwest Berkeley 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,567 | $4,500 | $4,702 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 29 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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acton Courtyard | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,618 |
| The Parc at 1300 | The Garden | 1BR,1BA | $2,295 |
| Fourth and U | Shattuck | 1BR,1BA | $2,396 |
| Aquatic Fourth Street | A3- 0S | Studio,1BA | $2,547 |
| Jones Berkeley | S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,743 |
| 1122U | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath B | 2BR,1BA | $3,001 |
| View Point | 2 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1923 Curtis St, Unit 1927 | 1923 Curtis St | 2BR,1BA | $3.93 |
| 1122U | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath A | 2BR,1BA | $4.46 |
| Fourth and U | Shattuck | 1BR,1BA | $3.79 |
| View Point | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Market (All Floor Plans) | 1BR,1BA | $3.70 |
| Aquatic Fourth Street | A3- 0S | Studio ,1BA | $4.57 |
| The Parc at 1300 | The Garden | 1BR,1BA | $4.59 |
| Jones Berkeley | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $5.61 |
| Acton Courtyard | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $7.21 |
| 932 Delaware St, Unit Charming Studio with Kitchenette | 932 Delaware St | 1BR,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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