
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Berkeley Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA (197 Rentals)


Fourth and U

Aquatic Higby

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Aquatic Fourth Street

The U at California

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Aquatic Ashby

Helios

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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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2000 Fifth St, Unit SI FL4-ID1505
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2001 Fifth St, Unit SI FL4-ID1262

1280 University Ave

2314 Bonar St

2233 Ninth St

1530 Prince St

1482-1486 University Ave

909-915 Dwight Way

917-923 Dwight Way

054 - Addison & 9th

2301 8th St
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1114 Dwight Way

1411-1413 Alcatraz Ave

2431 7th St

2822 San Pablo Ave

1439 Carleton St

1203 Haskell St

1269 Alcatraz Ave

1340 Blake St

2200 7th St

907 Dwight Way
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938 Bancroft Way

1035 Addison St

2429 San Pablo Ave

925 Bancroft Way

2116 10th St

1138 Addison St

2142 Sacramento St

7 Acton Cor

834 Bancroft Way

2900-2906 Mabel St
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2305 Acton St

1206-1208 Carleton St

Showing: Thursday 5/10 from 10:00am-12:00pm

2925 Stanton St

2111 Byron St

2433 7th St

2443 10th St

2327 Browning St

1211 Parker St

828-832 Allston 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 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 197 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Southwest Berkeley Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA.
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Largest Available Southwest Berkeley 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the Southwest Berkeley area of San Francisco, CA is found at Aquatic Fourth Street and is listed at 800 square feet priced from $3,339. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aquatic Fourth Street | A3- 1D | 800 Sq Ft | $3,339 |
| Aquatic Higby | 1BR/1.0BA | 787 Sq Ft | $3,050 |
| Fourth and U | Addison | 747 Sq Ft | $2,985 |
| View Point | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Affordable (All Floor Plans) | 741 Sq Ft | $1,843 |
| 950 Lofts | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 648 Sq Ft | $2,429 |
| Aquatic Ashby | 1BR/1.0BA | 609 Sq Ft | $3,095 |
| 054 - Addison & 9th | 1BR/1.0BA | 600 Sq Ft | $2,495 |
Cheapest Available Southwest Berkeley 1 Bedroom Apartments
Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Southwest 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 Southwest Berkeley is currently $3,072. 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 |
| View Point | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Affordable (All Floor Plans) | $1,843 |
| 950 Lofts | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | $2,429 |
| 054 - Addison & 9th | 1BR/1.0BA | $2,495 |
| Fourth and U | Shattuck | $2,898 |
| Aquatic Higby | 1BR/1.0BA | $3,050 |
| Aquatic Ashby | 1BR/1.0BA | $3,095 |
| Aquatic Fourth Street | A3- 1D | $3,339 |
Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Southwest Berkeley Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Southwest Berkeley with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Southwest Berkeley is at Helios listed at $950.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Southwest Berkeley Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Southwest Berkeley is $3,072.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Southwest Berkeley Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Southwest Berkeley is a 800 square feet unit starting from $3,339 at Aquatic Fourth Street.
What is the average size for Southwest Berkeley 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Southwest Berkeley is currently 500 sq ft.
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