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South Berkeley, Berkeley, CA Local Guide

Largest Available South Berkeley 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the South Berkeley area of San Francisco, CA is found at Berkeley Central and is listed at 864 square feet priced from $3,257. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Berkeley Central1 Bedroom - 864 sqft | Premium864 Sq Ft$3,257
Helios1BR/1.0BA811 Sq Ft$3,200
Addison Arts Apartments1+ Bed / 1 Bath (w/partition)803 Sq Ft$2,895
Blake at BerkeleyB6739 Sq Ft$2,845
Modera BerkeleyA05716 Sq Ft$3,613
ParkerOne Bedroom706 Sq Ft$3,316
Americana Apartments1 Br.580 Sq Ft$2,350

Cheapest Available South Berkeley 1 Bedroom Apartments

Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit South Berkeley of San Francisco, CA is the Shared Double Model starting from $950 at Helios. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in South Berkeley is currently $2,371. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
HeliosShared Double$950
The Harmony CollectiveSuite A - Unfurnished Room - Shared Bathroom$1,050
Spectra Southside (Student)Single$1,099
MB Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath$1,850
2122 Dwight Way1 Bed 1 Bath$1,850
2000 Durant Ave1 Bed, 1 bath$2,050
2405 Fulton St1 Bed, 1 bath$2,300
Americana Apartments1 Br.$2,350
BachenheimerA01$2,375
2500 Dana Stone bedroom$2,500

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Berkeley, Berkeley, CA

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Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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Getting Around the South Berkeley Neighborhood in Berkeley, CA

Walk Score®

93 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

94 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

65 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom South Berkeley Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in South Berkeley with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in South Berkeley is at Helios listed at $950.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom South Berkeley Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in South Berkeley is $2,371.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom South Berkeley Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in South Berkeley is a 864 square feet unit starting from $3,257 at Berkeley Central.

What is the average size for South Berkeley 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in South Berkeley is currently 493 sq ft.

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