
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the South Berkeley Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA from $765 (64 Rentals) Page 2 of 2


Hill Durant

Uni Flats

2747 Haste Street

2540 Regent St

1602 Ashby Ave

2431 Ellsworth Street
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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 | $2,534 | $748 | $4,027 |
South Berkeley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,633 | $765 | $4,846 |
| South Berkeley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,238 | $780 | $8,351 |
| South Berkeley 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,953 | $850 | $9,664 |
| South Berkeley 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,017 | $845 | $10,000+ |
| South Berkeley 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,715 | $795 | $10,000+ |
| South Berkeley 6 Bedroom Apartments | $1,842 | $1,030 | $10,000+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 64 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South Berkeley Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Berkeley Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in South Berkeley?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Berkeley is under $995.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Berkeley?
The cheapest apartment in South Berkeley is Helios which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in South Berkeley costs $2,320.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Berkeley?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 269 regular apartments in South Berkeley that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in South Berkeley?
Cheap apartments in South Berkeley have an average cost of $1,962 which is $358 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Berkeley.
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