Cheap Homes for Rent in Southwest Berkeley Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA from $2,300 (5 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Southwest Berkeley area of Berkeley.

property at 974 63rd St

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jan 4, 2027

974 63rd St, Unit B

974 63rd St
OaklandCA94608

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property at 1352 Blake St

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

1352 Blake St, Unit Upstairs

1352 Blake St
BerkeleyCA94702

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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
HeliosHelios - Bed rental - Shared Double 2026 - 2027...1BR,1BA$950
1919 Curtis St0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,550
Acton Courtyard2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,618

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
BayviewB12BR,2BA$3.44
View Point2 Bedroom 2 Bath Market (All Floor Plans)2BR,2BA$3.07
2249 Bonar St3 Beds, 1 bath3BR,1BA$3.79
2217 9th St, Unit 12217 9th St2BR,1.5BA$4.09
Fourth and UAddison1BR,1BA$3.63
2206 10th St, Unit B2206 10th St2BR,1BA$3.79
950 Lofts1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$4.03
917 Dwight Way, Unit 917 Dwight917 Dwight Way1BR,1BA$3.38
1467 Russell St1467 Russell St1BR,1BA$2.63
1919 Curtis St0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio ,1BA$3.52

Frequently Asked Questions about Southwest Berkeley

What type of rentals are currently available in Southwest Berkeley?

There are currently 439 Apartments for Rent in Southwest Berkeley, CA with pricing that ranges from $950 to $6,777. There are also 19 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Southwest Berkeley ranging from $2,300 to $8,500.

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 $2,300 to $8,500 with an average monthly rent of $4,497.

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