1960-1964 San Pablo Ave
BerkeleyCA94702
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Berkeley Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA from $900 (35 Rentals)
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2334 Browning St
BerkeleyCA94702
1301 Alcatraz Ave
BerkeleyCA94702
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$1,695 - $2,195
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1467 Russell St
1467 Russell StBerkeley, CA 94702
1402 Berkeley Way
BerkeleyCA94702
1467 Russell St
BerkeleyCA94702
2155 Acton St
BerkeleyCA94702
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$2,200
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917 Dwight Way, Unit 917 Dwight
917 Dwight WayBerkeley, CA 94710
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2249 Spaulding Ave
BerkeleyCA94703
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$2,375 - $4,530
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Aquatic Higby
3015 San Pablo AveBerkeley, CA 94702
1352 Blake St, Unit Upstairs
1352 Blake St
BerkeleyCA94702
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$2,410 - $4,702
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1122U
1122 University AveBerkeley, CA 94702
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$2,413 - $4,677Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 15
The U at California
1598 University AveBerkeley, CA 94703
1308 Burnett St
BerkeleyCA94702
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$2,630
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1698 University Ave, Unit SI FL4-ID2126
1698 University AveBerkeley, CA 94703
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$2,636 - $3,3981 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Fourth and U
2020 4th StBerkeley, CA 94710
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$2,650
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2206 10th St, Unit B
2206 10th StBerkeley, CA 94710
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$2,950
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1698 University Ave, Unit SI FL4-ID2124
1698 University AveBerkeley, CA 94703
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$3,044 - $6,198
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Aquatic Fourth Street
2010 5th StBerkeley, CA 94710
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Oregon Park Apartments
1425 Oregon StBerkeley, CA 94702
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Ashby Lofts Apartments
2915-2929 9th StBerkeley, CA 94710
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1919 Curtis St
1919 Curtis StBerkeley, CA 94702
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Acton Courtyard
1370 University AveBerkeley, CA 94704
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1951 Chestnut St
1951 Chestnut StBerkeley, CA 94702
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University Ave Apartments
1176 University AveBerkeley, CA 94702
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1626-1654 Dwight Way
1626-1654 Dwight WayBerkeley, CA 94703
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1590 Oregon St
1590 Oregon StBerkeley, CA 94703
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1433 Dwight Way
1433 Dwight WayBerkeley, CA 94702
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1917 6th St
1917 6th StBerkeley, CA 94710
2950 Stanton St
BerkeleyCA94702
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Aquatic Ashby
3006 San Pablo AveBerkeley, CA 94702
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1128-1130 Bancroft Way
1128-1130 Bancroft WayBerkeley, CA 94702
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1046 63rd St
OaklandCA94608
974 63rd St, Unit B
974 63rd St
OaklandCA94608
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950 Lofts
950 63rd StOakland, CA 94608
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Southwest Berkeley, Berkeley, CA Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southwest Berkeley?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Berkeley Studio Apartments | $2,259 | $1,100 | $3,333 |
| Southwest Berkeley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,720 | $950 | $3,996 |
| Southwest Berkeley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,665 | $1,995 | $6,777 |
| Southwest Berkeley 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,470 | $3,975 | $4,702 |
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Cheapest Available Southwest Berkeley Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southwest Berkeley area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Helios priced from $950. 1919 Curtis St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,550. Here are the most affordable Southwest Berkeley apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helios | Helios - Bed rental - Shared Double 2026 - 2027... | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| 1919 Curtis St | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $1,550 |
| Acton Courtyard | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,618 |
| Poet's Place | Apartments | Studio,1BA | $1,750 |
| Aquatic Higby | Higby A4 | Studio,1BA | $2,375 |
| 950 Lofts | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $2,709 |
| Fourth and U | Addison | 1BR,1BA | $2,713 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Berkeley, CA
As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southwest Berkeley area is the $3.44 price per square foot B1 Model at Bayview in the in the Glashaus neighborhood starting from $4,030. The second greatest value Southwest Berkeley apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Market (All Floor Plans) Model at View Point starting at $3,580 with a $3.07 price per square foot in the West Berkeley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southwest Berkeley apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bayview | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $3.44 |
| View Point | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Market (All Floor Plans) | 2BR,2BA | $3.07 |
| 2249 Bonar St | 3 Beds, 1 bath | 3BR,1BA | $3.79 |
| 2217 9th St, Unit 1 | 2217 9th St | 2BR,1.5BA | $4.09 |
| Fourth and U | Addison | 1BR,1BA | $3.63 |
| 2206 10th St, Unit B | 2206 10th St | 2BR,1BA | $3.79 |
| 950 Lofts | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $4.03 |
| 917 Dwight Way, Unit 917 Dwight | 917 Dwight Way | 1BR,1BA | $3.38 |
| 1467 Russell St | 1467 Russell St | 1BR,1BA | $2.63 |
| 1919 Curtis St | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio ,1BA | $3.52 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southwest Berkeley Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Southwest Berkeley?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Southwest Berkeley is under $2,713.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southwest Berkeley?
The cheapest apartment in Southwest Berkeley is Helios which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in Southwest Berkeley costs $4,500.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southwest 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 20 regular apartments in Southwest 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 Southwest Berkeley?
Cheap apartments in Southwest Berkeley have an average cost of $758 which is $3,742 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southwest Berkeley.
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