
Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Berkeley Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA (450 Rentals)


Fourth and U

Aquatic Higby

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Aquatic Fourth Street

The U at California

2235 Bonar St

Poets Place Apartment

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Aquatic Ashby

Helios

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741 Addison St, Unit Ground floor apartment
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2330 8th St, Unit 1

1419 Ashby Ave, Unit D

1258 67th St

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2312 Bonar St, Unit SI ID1310766P

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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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2312 Bonar St, Unit SI ID1325685P

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2000 Fifth St, Unit SI FL4-ID1505

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2001 Fifth St, Unit SI FL4-ID1262

1521 Blake St
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2228 McGee Ave

1280 University Ave

2832 Eighth St

2334 Browning St

1519-1521 Harmon St

2314 Bonar St

2416 Browning St

2233 Ninth St

2950 Stanton St

2018 Ninth St
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811 Folger Ave

Bayview

974 63rd St, Unit B

6628 Helen Ct

32 Glashaus Loop

917-923 Dwight Way

909-915 Dwight Way

Liquid Sugar Lofts

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1530 Prince St

1482-1486 University Ave

1109 Parker St

1132 Parker St

2509 10th St

Avenue West

2649 San Pablo Ave

1114 Dwight Way

1124 Dwight Way

1136-1140 Dwight Way
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Southwest Berkeley, Berkeley, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southwest Berkeley?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Berkeley Studio Apartments | $2,406 | $1,750 | $2,725 |
| Southwest Berkeley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,072 | $950 | $3,780 |
| Southwest Berkeley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,051 | $2,644 | $4,696 |
| Southwest Berkeley 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,355 | $3,125 | $5,495 |
| Southwest Berkeley 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,465 | $5,465 | $5,465 |
How much does it cost to rent a home in Southwest Berkeley?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Bedroom Homes | $2,942 | $2,380 | $3,995 |
| 3 Bedroom Homes | $5,050 | $4,200 | $7,200 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 450 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Southwest Berkeley Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Southwest Berkeley
What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Southwest Berkeley area of Berkeley, CA?
As of today, September 11, 2026, there are currently 450 available Southwest Berkeley apartments priced from $950 to $6,086, with an average monthly rent of $3,186.
How much are Studio apartments in Southwest Berkeley?
There are currently 203 Studio Apartments in Southwest Berkeley with rent ranges from $1,750 to $2,725 with an average price of $2,406.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Southwest Berkeley Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Southwest Berkeley ranges from $950 to $3,780 with an average monthly rent of $3,072.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Southwest Berkeley cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Southwest Berkeley range from $2,644 to $4,696. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,051.
How expensive are Southwest Berkeley Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 73 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Southwest Berkeley on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $3,125 to $5,495 - averaging $4,355 for the location.
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