Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southside Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA from $900 (26 Rentals)

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$2,450 - $4,2501 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 1

Warring Street Apartments

2461 Warring StBerkeley, CA 94704

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Piedmont Palace

2437 Piedmont AveBerkeley, CA 94704

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Vero Hills Apartments

2811-2815 Channing WayBerkeley, CA 94704

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2546 Warring St.

2546 Warring StBerkeley, CA 94704

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$1,025 - $1,500Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

2430 Prospect

2430 Prospect StBerkeley, CA 94704

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1 Bedroom Apartments

The Warring House

2335 Warring StBerkeley, CA 94704

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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2808 Derby St

2808 Derby StBerkeley, CA 94705

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2521 Piedmont Ave

2521 Piedmont AveBerkeley, CA 94704

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2806 Derby St

2806 Derby StBerkeley, CA 94705

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2838 Derby St

2838 Derby StBerkeley, CA 94705

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2843 Forest Ave

2843 Forest AveBerkeley, CA 94705

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1 Bedroom Apartments

Florentine Apartments

2726 Dwight WayBerkeley, CA 94704

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2732 Channing Way

2732 Channing WayBerkeley, CA 94704

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2 Panoramic Way

2 Panoramic WayBerkeley, CA 94704

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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2763 Garber St

2763 Garber StBerkeley, CA 94705

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2737 Dwight Way

2737 Dwight WayBerkeley, CA 94704

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2438 Warring St

2438 Warring StBerkeley, CA 94704

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Studio Apartments

2425 Piedmont Ave

2425 Piedmont AveBerkeley, CA 94704

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1 Bedroom Apartments

2399 Prospect St

2399 Prospect StBerkeley, CA 94704

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2601 Etna St

2601 Etna StBerkeley, CA 94704

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Isle of Dwight

2750 Dwight WayBerkeley, CA 94704

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2747 Haste Street

2747 Haste StBerkeley, CA 94704

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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2467 Warring St

2467 Warring StBerkeley, CA 94704

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Vanguard Apartments

2513 Piedmont AveBerkeley, CA 94704

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2901 Channing Way

2901 Channing WayBerkeley, CA 94704

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Southside, Berkeley, CA Local Guide

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southside?

Bedroom	Average Rent	Cheapest Rent	Highest Rent
Southside Studio Apartments	$1,120	$1,070	$1,170
Southside 1 Bedroom Apartments	$2,400	$2,350	$2,450
Southside 2 Bedroom Apartments	$3,263	$1,025	$4,250
Southside 3 Bedroom Apartments	$5,503	$1,417	$6,595
Southside 4 Bedroom Apartments	$6,695	$6,595	$6,795

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Cheapest Available Southside Apartments for Rent

Apartment Listing	Model Name	Bed/Bath	Priced From
2430 Prospect	2 Bedroom \| 1 Bath B	2BR,1BA	$1,025
Vero Hills Apartments	4 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms	4BR,2BA	$6,795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southside, CA

As of January 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southside area is the $5.80 price per square foot 4 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms Model at Vero Hills Apartments in the in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood starting from $6,795. The second greatest value Southside apartment is the 3 Bedroom | 1 Bath Model at 2430 Prospect starting at $1,417 with a $2.20 price per square foot in the UC Berkeley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southside apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment Listing	Model Name	Bed/Bath	Price Per Sq.Ft.
Vero Hills Apartments	4 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms	4BR,2BA	$5.80
2430 Prospect	3 Bedroom \| 1 Bath	3BR,1BA	$2.20

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