Cheap Homes for Rent in Southwest Berkeley Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA from $2,200 (5 Rentals)

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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. Acton Courtyard has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $2,056. Here are the most affordable Southwest Berkeley apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
HeliosShared Double1BR,1BA$950
Acton Courtyard2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2,056
Poets Place ApartmentApartmentsStudio,1BA$2,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Berkeley, CA

As of December 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southwest Berkeley area is the $2.81 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Viewpoint in the in the West Berkeley neighborhood starting from $3,450. The second greatest value Southwest Berkeley apartment is the 3BR/1.0BA Model at 1128 - 1130 Bancroft starting at $2,765 with a $2.77 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Viewpoint2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.81
1128 - 1130 Bancroft3BR/1.0BA3BR,1BA$2.77
2235 Bonar St2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$3.66
Acton Courtyard2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.45
1122U2 Bedroom, 1 Bath B2BR,1BA$4.74
Aquatic Fourth StreetA3- 1A1BR,1BA$4.44
1534 University Ave, Unit 15341534 University Ave2BR,1BA$3.84
Fourth and UShattuck1BR,1BA$3.86
BayviewS1Studio ,1BA$4.81
Aquatic HigbyAshby Studio AStudio ,1BA$5.25

Frequently Asked Questions about Southwest Berkeley

What type of rentals are currently available in Southwest Berkeley?

There are currently 442 Apartments for Rent in Southwest Berkeley, CA with pricing that ranges from $950 to $5,175. There are also 18 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Southwest Berkeley ranging from $2,200 to $9,800.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Southwest Berkeley?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Southwest Berkeley ranges from $2,200 to $9,800 with an average monthly rent of $4,550.

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