Cheap Homes for Rent in the Northwest Berkeley Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA from $2,350 (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 1342 Hearst Ave
$2,350

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,350

Total Monthly Price$2,350
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Oct 1

1342 Hearst Ave, Unit B

1342 Hearst Ave
BerkeleyCA94702

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property at 1456 Hopkins St
$3,400

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$3,400

Total Monthly Price$3,400
2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent
Available Now

1456 Hopkins St

BerkeleyCA94702

Cheapest Available Northwest Berkeley Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Northwest Berkeley area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Catalyst priced from $1,798. 1925 10th St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,829. Here are the most affordable Northwest Berkeley apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Catalyst1BR IBA1BR,1BA$1,798
1925 10th St0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,829
View Point1 Bedroom 1 Bath Affordable (All Floor Plans)1BR,1BA$1,843

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwest Berkeley, CA

As of September 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northwest Berkeley area is the $3.80 price per square foot 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath B Model at 1122U in the in the University Village neighborhood starting from $4,092. The second greatest value Northwest Berkeley apartment is the 741 Addison St Model at 741 Addison St, Unit Ground floor apartment starting at $3,125 with a $3.17 price per square foot in the West Berkeley 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.
1122U3 Bedroom, 2 Bath B3BR,2BA$3.80
741 Addison St, Unit Ground floor apartment741 Addison St3BR,1BA$3.17
1301 Hearst Avenue3BR/1.0BA3BR,1BA$3.94
1422 6th St1422 6th St2BR,1BA$3.82
View Point1 Bedroom 1 Bath Affordable (All Floor Plans)1BR,1BA$2.49
1919 Curtis St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$3.44
Fourth and UShattuck1BR,1BA$4.59
054 - Addison & 9th1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$4.16
1329 Rose St, Unit B1329 Rose St1BR,1BA$4.00
Catalyst1BR IBA1BR,1BA$3.46

Frequently Asked Questions about Northwest Berkeley

What type of rentals are currently available in Northwest Berkeley?

There are currently 257 Apartments for Rent in Northwest Berkeley, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,798 to $6,086. There are also 8 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Northwest Berkeley ranging from $2,350 to $4,895.

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 $2,350 to $4,895 with an average monthly rent of $3,493.

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