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1122 University AveBerkeley, CA 94702
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1352 Blake St
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1425 Oregon StBerkeley, CA 94702
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1370 University AveBerkeley, CA 94704
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1951 Chestnut St
1951 Chestnut StBerkeley, CA 94702
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1925 10th StBerkeley, CA 94710
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2112 9th StBerkeley, CA 94710
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OaklandCA94608
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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 |
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| Southwest Berkeley Studio Apartments | $2,336 | $1,500 | $2,894 |
| Southwest Berkeley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,062 | $950 | $3,996 |
| Southwest Berkeley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,047 | $2,200 | $6,558 |
| Southwest Berkeley 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,210 | $3,888 | $4,392 |
| Southwest Berkeley 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,532 | $3,600 | $5,465 |
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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. Poets Place Apartment has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,750. 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 |
| Poets Place Apartment | Apartments | Studio,1BA | $1,750 |
| 1925 10th St | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $1,765 |
| 1590 Oregon St | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $2,250 |
| 1919 Curtis St | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $2,495 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Berkeley, CA
As of July 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southwest Berkeley area is the $4.49 price per square foot A1- 2B Model at Aquatic Fourth Street in the in the West Berkeley neighborhood starting from $4,962. The second greatest value Southwest Berkeley apartment is the 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath B Model at 1122U starting at $4,197 with a $3.90 price per square foot in the University Village 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. |
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| Aquatic Fourth Street | A1- 2B | 2BR,2BA | $4.49 |
| 1122U | 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath B | 3BR,2BA | $3.90 |
| 2235 Bonar St | Two Bed/1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.42 |
| 950 Lofts | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $3.22 |
| 2217 9th St, Unit 2 | 2217 9th St | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.97 |
| 1919 Curtis St | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $3.44 |
| 1590 Oregon St | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $3.21 |
| Aquatic Ashby | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $4.52 |
| Fourth and U | Shattuck | 1BR,1BA | $4.27 |
| Aquatic Higby | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $5.16 |
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 $2,950.
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 $6,210.
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 19 regular apartments in Southwest Berkeley that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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