
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Berkeley Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA from $500 (117 Rentals) Page 3 of 3
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1433 Dwight Way

1727 Alcatraz Ave

1590 Oregon St

Adeline Apartments

2828 College Ave

3205 California St

1818 Walnut St

1046 63rd St

663 Alcatraz Ave, Unit 5

6612 Telegraph Ave

6614 Telegraph Ave

974 63rd St, Unit B

6433 Telegraph Apartments

323 Alcatraz Ave

6605 Shattuck Ave

475 Alcatraz Ave
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 | $2,544 | $800 | $5,558 |
| South Berkeley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,698 | $765 | $9,925 |
| South Berkeley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,156 | $999 | $10,000+ |
| South Berkeley 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,241 | $810 | $9,021 |
| South Berkeley 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,014 | $845 | $10,000+ |
| South Berkeley 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,121 | $1,135 | $10,000+ |
| South Berkeley 6 Bedroom Apartments | $1,955 | $1,030 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 117 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 $1,395.
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 $2,985.
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 311 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 $2,065 which is $920 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Berkeley.
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