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2737 Durant Avenue
2737 Durant AveBerkeley, CA 94704
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the UC Berkeley Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA from $612 (52 Rentals)
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Wesley House
2398 Bancroft WayBerkeley, CA 94704
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1770 La Loma
1770 La Loma AveBerkeley, CA 94709
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2430 Prospect StBerkeley, CA 94704
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12 Panoramic WayBerkeley, CA 94704
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2335 Warring StBerkeley, CA 94704
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2315 College AveBerkeley, CA 94704
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2731 Durant AveBerkeley, CA 94704
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2701 Durant AveBerkeley, CA 94704
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2901 Channing WayBerkeley, CA 94704
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2350 Prospect
2350 Prospect StBerkeley, CA 94704
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1803 Oxford St
1803 Oxford StBerkeley, CA 94709
2700 Le Conte Ave, Unit 203
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10 Maybeck Twin DrBerkeley, CA 94708
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2310 Fulton StBerkeley, CA 94704
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Stadium Heights LLC
2308 Warring StBerkeley, CA 94704
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2342 Hilgard Ave, Unit 2342
2342 Hilgard AveBerkeley, CA 94709
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2573 Virginia St, Unit B
2573 Virginia StBerkeley, CA 94709
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Collab@Oxford
1773 Oxford StBerkeley, CA 94709
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Castle Craig
2525 Durant AveBerkeley, CA 94704
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1725 Oxford St
1725 Oxford StBerkeley, CA 94709
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Durant CAL Apartments
2539 Durant AveBerkeley, CA 94704
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2715 Channing
2715 Channing WayBerkeley, CA 94704
2700 Le Conte Ave
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Keystone
2419 Durant AveBerkeley, CA 94704
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Leroy
2411 Durant AveBerkeley, CA 94704
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1526 Arch St
1526 Arch StBerkeley, CA 94708
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Margaret Hall
1717 Oxford StBerkeley, CA 94709
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2317 Hearst Ave
2317 Hearst AveBerkeley, CA 94709
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1799 Euclid AveBerkeley, CA 94709
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Hill Durant
2236 Durant AveBerkeley, CA 94704
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2747 Haste StBerkeley, CA 94704
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2510 Bancroft Way
2510 Bancroft WayBerkeley, CA 94704
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Toyon Court
2319 College AveBerkeley, CA 94704
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1800 Spruce StBerkeley, CA 94709
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2721 Haste St
2721 Haste StBerkeley, CA 94704
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2526-2528 Durant Ave
2526-2528 Durant AveBerkeley, CA 94704
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Maison Durant
2241 Durant AveBerkeley, CA 94704
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2704 Virginia St 1/2-4
2704 Virginia StBerkeley, CA 94709
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2409 College Ave
2409 College AveBerkeley, CA 94704
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2724 Channing WayBerkeley, CA 94704
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2126 Bancroft Way
2126 Bancroft WayBerkeley, CA 94704
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1817 Oxford St
1817 Oxford StBerkeley, CA 94709
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North Berkeley, Spacious 2 BR 1 BA
2703 Ridge RdBerkeley, CA 94709
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Sterling Oxford
1910-1916 Oxford StBerkeley, CA 94704
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The Euclid
1865-1879 Euclid AveBerkeley, CA 94709
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1534 Arch St
1534 Arch StBerkeley, CA 94708
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UC Berkeley, Berkeley, CA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in UC Berkeley?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| UC Berkeley Studio Apartments | $2,253 | $748 | $3,295 |
| UC Berkeley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,976 | $850 | $3,795 |
| UC Berkeley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,741 | $1,155 | $6,733 |
| UC Berkeley 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,581 | $911 | $8,798 |
| UC Berkeley 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,382 | $1,220 | $10,000+ |
| UC Berkeley 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,041 | $795 | $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 5 Beds unit found at Wesley House priced from $795. 1770 La Loma has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable UC Berkeley apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wesley House | 5BR/2.0BA | 5BR,2BA | $795 |
| 1770 La Loma | Third Floor | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| 2430 Prospect LP | 7 Bedroom | 3 Bath | 7BR,3BA | $878 |
| 12 Panoramic | 3 Bedroom | 1 Bath B | 3BR,1BA | $911 |
| 2335 Warring | Second Floor | 8BR,2BA | $950 |
| 2701 Durant LP | 5 Bedroom | 3 Bath | 5BR,3BA | $1,135 |
| 2315 College | Double Suite | 2BR,1BA | $1,155 |
| 2350 Prospect | Lower Level | 3BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| 1803 Oxford St | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
| Castle Craig | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,795 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in UC Berkeley, CA
As of September 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the UC Berkeley area is the $4.22 price per square foot 3BR/1.0BA Model at 1565 Arch St in the in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood starting from $4,500. The second greatest value UC Berkeley apartment is the 2x2 D Model at Hub Bancroft starting at $2,050 with a $2.21 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1565 Arch St | 3BR/1.0BA | 3BR,1BA | $4.22 |
| Hub Bancroft | 2x2 D | 2BR,2BA | $2.21 |
| 2409 College Ave | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $3.52 |
| The Valiant | 4BR/1BA | 4BR,1BA | $2.25 |
| 12 Panoramic | 3 Bedroom | 1 Bath A | 3BR,1BA | $2.06 |
| Hill Durant | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $4.18 |
| 2430 Prospect LP | 1 Bedroom | 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.42 |
| 2701 Durant LP | 2 Bedroom | 1 Bath A | 2BR,1BA | $4.21 |
| Castle Craig | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $4.11 |
| 1770 La Loma | Second Floor | 1BR,1BA | $4.15 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap UC Berkeley Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in UC Berkeley?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in UC Berkeley is under $1,795.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in UC Berkeley?
The cheapest apartment in UC Berkeley is 1770 La Loma which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in UC Berkeley costs $1,985.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in UC 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 97 regular apartments in UC 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 UC Berkeley?
Cheap apartments in UC Berkeley have an average cost of $2,759 which is $0 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in UC Berkeley.
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