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1122U
1122 University AveBerkeley, CA 94702
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Village Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA from $1,500 (115 Rentals)
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Jones Berkeley
1500 San Pablo AveBerkeley, CA 94702
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1339 Rose St
1339 Rose StBerkeley, CA 94702
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1640 7th StBerkeley, CA 94710
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1737 San Pablo Ave
1737 San Pablo AveBerkeley, CA 94702
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1329 Rose St
1329 Rose StBerkeley, CA 94702
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1613 6th St
1613 6th StBerkeley, CA 94710
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1132 Francisco St
1132 Francisco StBerkeley, CA 94702
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1035 Addison StBerkeley, CA 94710
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Just Listed | 2 Fourplexes on 2 Lots
1283 University AveBerkeley, CA 94702
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906 Ordway St
906 Ordway StBerkeley, CA 94706
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1504-1514 10th StBerkeley, CA 94710
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1914 10th St
1914 10th StBerkeley, CA 94710
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1525 Solano Ave
1525 Solano AveBerkeley, CA 94707
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906 Hearst Ave
906 Hearst AveBerkeley, CA 94710
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2111 Byron St
2111 Byron StBerkeley, CA 94702
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1610 Kains Ave
1610 Kains AveBerkeley, CA 94702
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1349 Rose St
1349 Rose StBerkeley, CA 94702
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1319 Rose St
1319 Rose StBerkeley, CA 94702
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1109 Hearst Ave
1109 Hearst AveBerkeley, CA 94702
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1408 9th St
1408 9th StBerkeley, CA 94710
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1804 10th St
1804 10th StBerkeley, CA 94710
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1729 6th St
1729 6th StBerkeley, CA 94710
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1215-1219 Virginia StBerkeley, CA 94702
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1310 Addison StBerkeley, CA 94702
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1900 9th St
1900 9th StBerkeley, CA 94710
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1930 Curtis St
1930 Curtis StBerkeley, CA 94702
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1412-1416 9th St
1412-1416 9th StBerkeley, CA 94710
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1444-1446 Kains Ave
1444-1446 Kains AveBerkeley, CA 94702
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1805-1807 6th St
1805-1807 6th StBerkeley, CA 94710
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1309 Hopkins St
1309 Hopkins StBerkeley, CA 94702
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1221 Gilman St
1221 Gilman StBerkeley, CA 94706
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1265-1267 Berkeley Way
1265-1267 Berkeley WayBerkeley, CA 94702
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1823 6th St
1823 6th StBerkeley, CA 94710
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1257 Francisco StBerkeley, CA 94702
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1817 7th StBerkeley, CA 94710
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1427 9th St
1427 9th StBerkeley, CA 94710
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1944 Curtis St
1944 Curtis StBerkeley, CA 94702
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1970 Curtis St
1970 Curtis StBerkeley, CA 94702
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1138 Addison St
1138 Addison StBerkeley, CA 94702
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1344 Northside Ave
1344 Northside AveBerkeley, CA 94702
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1280 University Ave
1280 University AveBerkeley, CA 94702
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1721 9th St
1721 9th StBerkeley, CA 94710
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1321 Addison St
1321 Addison StBerkeley, CA 94702
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1321-1329 Hopkins StBerkeley, CA 94702
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1723 10th St
1723 10th StBerkeley, CA 94710
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1311-1313 Curtis St
1311-1313 Curtis StBerkeley, CA 94702
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1636-1638 1/2 8th St
1636-1638 1/2 8th StBerkeley, CA 94710
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911 Pierce St
911 Pierce StBerkeley, CA 94706
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Tannery Lofts
730-740 Gilman StBerkeley, CA 94710
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University Village, Berkeley, CA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in University Village?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Village Studio Apartments | $2,625 | $2,410 | $3,036 |
| University Village 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,904 | $1,700 | $3,988 |
| University Village 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,486 | $2,650 | $4,180 |
| University Village 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,567 | $4,500 | $4,702 |
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Cheapest Available University Village Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the University Village area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Parc at 1300 priced from $2,295. Jones Berkeley has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,758. Here are the most affordable University Village apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| The Parc at 1300 | The Garden | 1BR,1BA | $2,295 |
| Jones Berkeley | S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,758 |
| 1122U | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath B | 2BR,1BA | $3,001 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Village, CA
As of April 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the University Village area is the $2.83 price per square foot 1337 Cornell Ave Model at 1337 Cornell Ave, Unit 2BD 1BA Upstairs Unit in the in the University Village neighborhood starting from $3,400. The second greatest value University Village apartment is the 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath A Model at 1122U starting at $3,021 with a $4.46 price per square foot in the University Village neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for University Village apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1337 Cornell Ave, Unit 2BD 1BA Upstairs Unit | 1337 Cornell Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.83 |
| 1122U | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath A | 2BR,1BA | $4.46 |
| The Parc at 1300 | The Garden | 1BR,1BA | $4.59 |
| Jones Berkeley | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $5.65 |
| 932 Delaware St, Unit Charming Studio with Kitchenette | 932 Delaware St | 1BR,1BA | $7.08 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University Village Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in University Village?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in University Village is under $3,001.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in University Village?
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 5 regular apartments in University Village that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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