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Northwest Berkeley, Berkeley, CA Local Guide

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 The Village at Town Center priced from $1,695. Fourth and U has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,211. Here are the most affordable Northwest Berkeley apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Village at Town CenterThe DolceStudio,1BA$1,695
Fourth and UShattuck1BR,1BA$2,211
Hopkins Park ApartmentsUpstairs 1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2,295

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwest Berkeley, CA

As of May 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Northwest Berkeley area is the $3.50 price per square foot Shattuck Model at Fourth and U in the in the West Berkeley neighborhood starting from $2,211. The second greatest value Northwest Berkeley apartment is the A3- 0S Model at Aquatic Fourth Street starting at $2,591 with a $4.65 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.
Fourth and UShattuck1BR,1BA$3.50
Aquatic Fourth StreetA3- 0SStudio ,1BA$4.65
Bayview ApartmentsS1Studio ,1BA$4.96
Acton Courtyard1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$6.41
Hopkins Park ApartmentsDownstairs 1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$4.59
Jones BerkeleyS1Studio ,1BA$4.91
URSA BerkeleyALPHAStudio ,1BA$7.17
The Village at Town CenterThe DolceStudio ,1BA$4.58
B28SAStudio ,1BA$7.97

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Frequently Asked Questions about Northwest Berkeley

What type of rentals are currently available in Northwest Berkeley?

There are currently 264 Apartments for Rent in Northwest Berkeley, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,665 to $7,137. There are also 16 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Northwest Berkeley ranging from $1,650 to $3,900.

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 $1,650 to $3,900 with an average monthly rent of $2,834.

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