
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the South Berkeley Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA (649 Rentals)


URSA Berkeley

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Parker

The Harmony Collective

Spectra Southside (Student)

Stadium Place Apartments

K Street Flats

Warring Street Apartments

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Ace Berkeley

The Laureate

Modera Berkeley

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The Dwight

TheShattuck

2414 Telegraph

Shattuck Apartments

Student | Identity Logan Park

2627 Hillegass Avenue

2540 Regent St
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2412 Ellsworth St.

2225 Hearst

2500 Durant Avenue

Berkeley Park Apartments

2520 College Avenue

2610 Regent St.

2430 Prospect

2333 Channing Way

2701 Durant

2015 Haste St.
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The U at California

2530 Hillegass Ave

2510 Bancroft Way

1623 Alcatraz Ave

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The Kittredge

Allston Place Apartments

Aquatic Shattuck

Blake at Berkeley

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Woolsey Walk

The Overture

Addison Arts Apartments

Uni Flats

2500 Dana St

The Berk

Wesley House

Hillegass Apartments

International House Berkeley

The Lair
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Berkeley?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Berkeley Studio Apartments | $2,596 | $800 | $5,720 |
South Berkeley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,539 | $765 | $10,000+ |
| South Berkeley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,908 | $999 | $10,000+ |
| South Berkeley 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,503 | $400 | $10,000+ |
| South Berkeley 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,852 | $845 | $10,000+ |
| South Berkeley 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,910 | $1,135 | $10,000+ |
| South Berkeley 6 Bedroom Apartments | $2,571 | $748 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 649 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South Berkeley Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA.
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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 The Den and is listed at 1,360 square feet priced from $2,450. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Den | 1BR/1.0BA | 1,360 Sq Ft | $2,450 |
| Addison Arts Apartments | 1+ Bed / 1 Bath (w/partition) | 803 Sq Ft | $2,895 |
| K Street Flats | 797 Sq Ft | $3,480 | |
| The Overture | Loft 1 Bedroom | 708 Sq Ft | $3,195 |
| 2000 Durant Ave | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 700 Sq Ft | $2,000 |
| 2405 Fulton St | 1 Bedroom and Full Livingroom | 680 Sq Ft | $2,150 |
| Student | Identity Logan Park | Select 09 | 680 Sq Ft | $1,574 |
| TheShattuck | Live - Work B | 669 Sq Ft | $2,995 |
| Parker | One Bedroom | 617 Sq Ft | $3,447 |
| Americana Apartments | 1 Br. | 580 Sq Ft | $2,395 |
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 $3,539. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Helios | Shared Double | $950 |
| 2731 Durant Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | $1,195 |
| The Harmony Collective | Suite D - Furnished Rooms - Shared Bathroom | $1,250 |
| MB Apartments | 1 bedrooms | $1,850 |
| 2530 Hillegass Ave | 1 Beds, 1 Bath | $1,995 |
| 2211 Carleton St | 1BRD 1 BATH | $1,995 |
| 2000 Durant Ave | 1 Bed, 1 bath | $2,000 |
| 2405 Fulton St | 1 Bedroom and Full Livingroom | $2,150 |
| 2708 College Ave | 1 Bed 1 Bath | $2,195 |
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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 $3,539.
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 1,360 square feet unit starting from $2,450 at The Den.
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 575 sq ft.
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