1960-1964 San Pablo Ave
BerkeleyCA94702
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Village Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA from $1,200 (21 Rentals)
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1925 Tenth St
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1402 Berkeley Way
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1228 Delaware St
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1122U
1122 University AveBerkeley, CA 94702
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$2,684 - $6,495Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Jones Berkeley
1500 San Pablo AveBerkeley, CA 94702
1325 Hopkins St
BerkeleyCA94702
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1176 University
1176 University AveBerkeley, CA 94702
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Acton Courtyard
1370 University AveBerkeley, CA 94704
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1613 6th St
1613 6th StBerkeley, CA 94710
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1951 Chestnut St
1951 Chestnut StBerkeley, CA 94702
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Hopkins Park Apartments
1260-1290 Hopkins StBerkeley, CA 94702
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1917 6th St
1917 6th StBerkeley, CA 94710
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The Parc at 1300
1300 Delaware StBerkeley, CA 94702
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1118 Delaware St
1118 Delaware StBerkeley, CA 94702
1155 Francisco St
BerkeleyCA94702
555 Pierce St, Unit #1134
555 Pierce St
AlbanyCA94706
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928 Adams St, Unit # 4
928 Adams StAlbany, CA 94706
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1301 Gilman St
1301 Gilman StAlbany, CA 94706
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1213 San Pablo Ave
1213 San Pablo AveAlbany, CA 94706
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Peterson House Apartments
1124 Talbot AveAlbany, CA 94706
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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 | $2,551 | $1,200 | $3,737 |
| University Village 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,306 | $1,925 | $4,031 |
| University Village 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,781 | $2,600 | $5,640 |
| University Village 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,519 | $4,248 | $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 2 Beds unit found at Acton Courtyard priced from $1,618. 1917 6th St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds 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 |
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| Acton Courtyard | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,618 |
| 1917 6th St | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2,295 |
| The Parc at 1300 | The Garden | 1BR,1BA | $2,295 |
| Jones Berkeley | S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,684 |
| 1122U | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath A | 2BR,1BA | $3,021 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Village, CA
As of June 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the University Village area is the $3.28 price per square foot 2BR/1.0BA Model at 1917 6th St in the in the University Village neighborhood starting from $2,295. 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 6th St | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $3.28 |
| 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 | $5.49 |
| Acton Courtyard | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $7.21 |
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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 $3,021.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in University Village?
The cheapest apartment in University Village is The Parc at 1300 which is listed at $2,295, while the average apartment in University Village costs $4,500.
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