Cheap Homes for Rent in the Northwest Berkeley Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA from $2,600 (5 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Northwest Berkeley area of Berkeley.

property at 1243 Allston Way

$2,695

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$2,695

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$2,695

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 1

1243 Allston Way

BerkeleyCA94702

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property at 2161 N Valley St

$3,500

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$3,500

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$3,500

1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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2161 N Valley St

BerkeleyCA94702

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property at 1316 Cedar Street

$3,700

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$3,700

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1316 Cedar Street, Unit B

1316 Cedar Street
BerkeleyCA94702

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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwest Berkeley, CA

As of July 28, 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 Northwest Berkeley

What type of rentals are currently available in Northwest Berkeley?

There are currently 252 Apartments for Rent in Northwest Berkeley, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,595 to $6,210. There are also 7 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Northwest Berkeley ranging from $2,695 to $4,195.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Northwest Berkeley?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Northwest Berkeley ranges from $2,695 to $4,195 with an average monthly rent of $3,664.

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