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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Village Studio Apartments | $2,796 | $2,713 | $2,980 |
| University Village 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,435 | $2,400 | $2,470 |
| University Village 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,359 | $2,195 | $4,087 |
| University Village 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,522 | $3,395 | $3,650 |
There are currently 116 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the University Village Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA.
See all Apartments in BerkeleyThe cheapest available apartment rental in the University Village area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at 1122U priced from $2,125. The Parc at 1300 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,295. Here are the most affordable University Village apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1122U | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,125 |
| The Parc at 1300 | The Garden | 1BR,1BA | $2,295 |
| Acton Courtyard | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2,450 |
| Jones Berkeley | S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,713 |
As of March 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the University Village area is the $4.32 price per square foot 1342 Ordway St Model at 1342 Ordway St, Unit A in the in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood starting from $3,890. The second greatest value University Village apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at Acton Courtyard starting at $2,056 with a $2.74 price per square foot in the Downtown Berkeley 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1342 Ordway St, Unit A | 1342 Ordway St | 2BR,1BA | $4.32 |
| Acton Courtyard | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.74 |
| 1923 Curtis St, Unit 1927 | 1923 Curtis St | 2BR,1BA | $3.86 |
| 836 Adams St, Unit B | 836 Adams St | 2BR,1BA | $3.14 |
| 1329 Rose St, Unit A | 1329 Rose St | 1BR,1BA | $4.00 |
| The Parc at 1300 | The Garden | 1BR,1BA | $4.59 |
| Jones Berkeley | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $5.58 |
| 1122U | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $5.00 |
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