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


The Harmony Collective

Stadium Place Apartments

K Street Flats

Warring Street Apartments

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26FIFTY

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Ace Berkeley

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Modera Berkeley

2430 Prospect LP
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2315 College

TheShattuck

Student | Identity Logan Park

The U at California

2434 Piedmont LP

Wesley House

The Kittredge

2414 Telegraph LLC

Aquatic Shattuck

Blake at Berkeley
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2225 Hearst

The Overture

Addison Arts Apartments

2500 Dana St

2701 Durant LP

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Bachenheimer

2360 Ellsworth

2618 College

The Den

Addison
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Helios

Berkeley Central

Americana Apartments

International House Berkeley

The Lair

Telegraph Commons

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2122 Dwight Way

2405 Fulton St

2000 Durant Ave

MB Apartments
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2504 Dana St

2737 Durant Avenue

2731 Durant Ave

2530 College Ave, Unit 3

1903 Sacramento St

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1698 University Ave, Unit SI FL4-ID2126

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1698 University Ave, Unit SI FL4-ID2124

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2077 Haste St, Unit SI FL2-ID1822

2601 College Ave, Unit Apartment 110

2810 Derby St
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South Berkeley, Berkeley, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Berkeley?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Berkeley Studio Apartments | $2,487 | $748 | $3,877 |
South Berkeley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,533 | $765 | $5,234 |
| South Berkeley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,240 | $780 | $10,000+ |
| South Berkeley 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,631 | $850 | $9,212 |
| South Berkeley 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,803 | $845 | $10,000+ |
| South Berkeley 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,543 | $795 | $10,000+ |
| South Berkeley 6 Bedroom Apartments | $1,906 | $1,030 | $10,000+ |
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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 2504 Dana St and is listed at 1,765 square feet priced from $1,350. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2504 Dana St | Single Bedroom Unfurnished | 1,765 Sq Ft | $1,350 |
| The Den | 1BR/1.0BA | 1,360 Sq Ft | $1,995 |
| 1628 Fairview St | 1BR/1.5BA | 875 Sq Ft | $2,375 |
| Berkeley Central | 1 Bedroom - 864 sqft | 864 Sq Ft | $3,323 |
| Addison Arts Apartments | 1+ Bed / 1 Bath (w/partition) | 803 Sq Ft | $2,895 |
| The Overture | Loft 1 Bedroom | 782 Sq Ft | $3,095 |
| The Kittredge | 1BR/1.0BA | 762 Sq Ft | $3,200 |
| McGee Ave. 2229 | 1BR/1.0BA | 750 Sq Ft | $2,360 |
| Keystone | 1BR/1.0BA | 720 Sq Ft | $3,095 |
| 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 Helios - Bed rental - Shared Double 2026 - 2027... Model starting from $950 at Helios. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in South Berkeley is currently $2,533. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Helios | Helios - Bed rental - Shared Double 2026 - 2027... | $950 |
| The Harmony Collective | Suite D - Furnished Rooms - Shared Bathroom | $1,095 |
| 2430 Prospect LP | 1 Bedroom | 1 Bath | $1,175 |
| Roosevelt | 1BR/1.0BA | $1,200 |
| The Lair | 1BR/1.0BA | $1,259 |
| 2504 Dana St | Single Bedroom Unfurnished | $1,350 |
| 2414 Telegraph LLC | 1 Bedroom | 1 Bath | $1,480 |
| Wesley House | 1BR/1.0BA | $1,737 |
| MB Apartments | 1 bedrooms | $1,850 |
| 1p692 - 1898 Alcatraz Ave. | 1/1 | $1,995 |
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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 $2,533.
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 1,765 square feet unit starting from $1,350 at 2504 Dana St.
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 995 sq ft.
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