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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the UC Berkeley Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA from $800 (12 Rentals)
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Spectra Southside (Student)
2338 Telegraph AveBerkeley, CA 94704
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$1,025 - $1,500Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
2430 Prospect
2430 Prospect StBerkeley, CA 94704
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$1,0301 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Casa Zimbabwe
2422-2422 Ridge RdBerkeley, CA 94709
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2225 Hearst
2225 Hearst AveBerkeley, CA 94709
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$1,575 - $1,6672 to 5 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
2701 Durant
2701 Durant AveBerkeley, CA 94704
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2731 Durant Ave
2731 Durant AveBerkeley, CA 94704
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12 Panoramic
12 Panoramic WayBerkeley, CA 94704
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1770 La Loma
1770 La Loma AveBerkeley, CA 94709
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Durant CAL Apartments
2539 Durant AveBerkeley, CA 94704
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Collab@Oxford
1773 Oxford StBerkeley, CA 94709
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments
1725 Oxford St
1725 Oxford StBerkeley, CA 94709
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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 | $2,615 | $950 | $4,449 |
| UC Berkeley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,197 | $999 | $5,090 |
| UC Berkeley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,112 | $1,025 | $10,000+ |
| UC Berkeley 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,621 | $1,417 | $8,700 |
| UC Berkeley 4 Bedroom Apartments | $9,528 | $1,150 | $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 1 Bed unit found at 2731 Durant Ave priced from $895. Spectra Southside (Student) has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $999. Here are the most affordable UC Berkeley apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2731 Durant Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| Spectra Southside (Student) | Single Deluxe - S | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| 2430 Prospect | 2 Bedroom | 1 Bath B | 2BR,1BA | $1,025 |
| Casa Zimbabwe | Ridge House Triples | 1BR,1BA | $1,030 |
| 2225 Hearst | First Floor | 5BR,2BA | $1,140 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in UC Berkeley, CA
As of January 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the UC Berkeley area is the $1.08 price per square foot Five Bedroom Three Bathroom Model at Wesley House in the in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value UC Berkeley apartment is the 1538 Arch St Model at 1538 Arch St, Unit 1544 starting at $3,250 with a $3.25 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. |
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| Wesley House | Five Bedroom Three Bathroom | 5BR,3BA | $1.08 |
| 1538 Arch St, Unit 1544 | 1538 Arch St | 2BR,1BA | $3.25 |
| 2342 Hilgard Ave, Unit 2342 | 2342 Hilgard Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.09 |
| 1685 Oxford St, Unit 1685 | 1685 Oxford St | 1BR,1BA | $3.14 |
| Garden Court | B2 | 1BR,1BA | $3.74 |
| 2430 Prospect | 3 Bedroom | 1 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $2.20 |
| Hub Bancroft | 1x1 B | 1BR,1BA | $4.44 |
| Casa Zimbabwe | Casa Zimbabwe Triples | 1BR,1BA | $2.06 |
| 2701 Durant | 2 Bedroom | 1 Bath A | 2BR,1BA | $3.72 |
| Spectra Southside (Student) | Single Deluxe | 1BR,1BA | $3.33 |
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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 $2,695.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in UC Berkeley?
The cheapest apartment in UC Berkeley is 2731 Durant Ave which is listed at $895, while the average apartment in UC Berkeley costs $12,045.
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 37 regular apartments in UC Berkeley that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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