Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Village Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA from $1,400 (8 Rentals)

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1176 University
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1176 University

1176 University AveBerkeley, CA 94702
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1613 6th St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1613 6th St

1613 6th StBerkeley, CA 94710
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1951 Chestnut St
Studio Apartments

1951 Chestnut St

1951 Chestnut StBerkeley, CA 94702
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Acton Courtyard
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Acton Courtyard

1370 University AveBerkeley, CA 94704
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1301 Gilman St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1301 Gilman St

1301 Gilman StAlbany, CA 94706
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1213 San Pablo Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1213 San Pablo Ave

1213 San Pablo AveAlbany, CA 94706
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University Village, Berkeley, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available University Village Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the University Village area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at 1176 University priced from $1,495. Acton Courtyard has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $2,056. Here are the most affordable University Village apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1176 University0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,495
Acton Courtyard2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2,056
The Parc at 1300The Garden1BR,1BA$2,410

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Village, CA

As of October 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the University Village area is the $2.79 price per square foot 800 Solano Ave Model at 800 Solano Ave, Unit 800 Solano in the in the University Village neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value University Village apartment is the 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath B Model at 1122U starting at $3,795 with a $4.74 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
800 Solano Ave, Unit 800 Solano800 Solano Ave2BR,1BA$2.79
1122U2 Bedroom, 1 Bath B2BR,1BA$4.74
1176 University0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$1.99
836 Adams St, Unit B836 Adams St2BR,1BA$3.56
Jones BerkeleyA41BR,1BA$4.87
1731 10th St, Unit c1731 10th St1BR,1BA$3.82
The Parc at 1300The Garden1BR,1BA$4.82
Acton Courtyard1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$5.96

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
University Village, Berkeley, CA

Ranked #17

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University Village Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom University Village Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom University Village Apartment is $2,410 at The Parc at 1300.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom University Village Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in University Village is starting from $2,056 at Acton Courtyard.

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