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Historic-Charming Apartment Steps from the South Side of Campus
2701 Durant AveBerkeley, CA 94704
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Hub Bancroft
2300 Bowditch StBerkeley, CA 94704
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in UC Berkeley?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| UC Berkeley Studio Apartments | $2,566 | $1,589 | $3,150 |
| UC Berkeley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,270 | $1,165 | $5,090 |
| UC Berkeley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,715 | $800 | $7,440 |
| UC Berkeley 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,207 | $1,165 | $9,300 |
| UC Berkeley 4 Bedroom Apartments | $8,828 | $1,165 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available UC Berkeley Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the UC Berkeley area of San Francisco, CA is a 3 Beds unit found at Historic-Charming Apartment Steps from the South Side of Campus priced from $1,165. Spectra Southside (Student) has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,165. Here are the most affordable UC Berkeley apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Historic-Charming Apartment Steps from the South Side of Campus | 3 Bedroom | 1 Bath B | 3BR,1BA | $1,165 |
| Spectra Southside (Student) | Single Deluxe - S | 1BR,1BA | $1,165 |
| 2430 Prospect | 7 Bedroom | 3 Bath | 7BR,3BA | $1,175 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in UC Berkeley, CA
As of June 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the UC Berkeley area is the $4.00 price per square foot 2523 Ridge Rd Model at 2523 Ridge Rd, Unit 320 in the in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood starting from $3,400. The second greatest value UC Berkeley apartment is the 1694 Oxford St Model at 1694 Oxford St, Unit D starting at $3,500 with a $4.33 price per square foot in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for UC Berkeley apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2523 Ridge Rd, Unit 320 | 2523 Ridge Rd | 2BR,1BA | $4.00 |
| 1694 Oxford St, Unit D | 1694 Oxford St | 2BR,1BA | $4.33 |
| North Berkeley, Spacious 2 BR 1 BA | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $3.94 |
| Garden Court | B2 | 1BR,1BA | $3.74 |
| 2401 Warring St | Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.29 |
| 12 Panoramic | 3 Bedroom | 1 Bath A | 3BR,1BA | $2.96 |
| The Durant (new) | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.97 |
| The Guardian | Simple 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $4.77 |
| 2430 Prospect | 2 Bedroom | 1 Bath A | 2BR,1BA | $4.24 |
| Spectra Southside (Student) | Single Deluxe | 1BR,1BA | $4.67 |
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Getting Around the UC Berkeley Neighborhood in Berkeley, CA
Walk Score®
77 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
72 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
65 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap UC Berkeley Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in UC Berkeley?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in UC Berkeley is at Hub Bancroft listed at $1,589.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom UC Berkeley Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom UC Berkeley Apartment is $1,165 at Spectra Southside (Student).
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom UC Berkeley Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in UC Berkeley is starting from $1,225 at 2430 Prospect.
What is the most affordable UC Berkeley Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap UC Berkeley Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Historic-Charming Apartment Steps from the South Side of Campus and starts from $1,165.
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