
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Village Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA from $1,500 (115 Rentals) Page 2 of 3
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1732 San Pablo Ave

2116 Acton St

1215-1217 Santa Fe Ave

1434 6th St

1344 Northside Ave

1280 University Ave

1721 9th St

1321 Addison St

1723 10th St
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1321-1329 Hopkins St

Acton Courtyard

1951 Chestnut St

1917 6th St

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Jones Berkeley

The Parc at 1300

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1136 Hearst Ave
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845 San Carlos Ave

1272 Solano Ave

737 Adams St

701 Buchanan St

1121 Portland Ave

837-839 Cleveland Ave

1146 Washington Ave

785 Taft Ave

1210 Masonic Ave
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841 Cleveland Ave

800 Pierce St

716-730 Solano Ave

1040 Evelyn Ave

634 Stannage Ave

609 Jackson St

1140 Cornell Ave

1125 Neilson St

821 Kains Ave

635-639 Adams St
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632 Stannage Ave

1000 Washington Ave

745 Madison St

1400 Solano Ave

825 Kains Ave

605 San Pablo Ave

935 Pierce St

765 Taft St

700 Solano Ave

726 Key Rt. Blvd
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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 | $2,592 | $1,765 | $3,755 |
| University Village 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,330 | $1,595 | $3,026 |
| University Village 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,265 | $2,158 | $4,142 |
| University Village 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,040 | $2,493 | $4,392 |
| University Village 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,465 | $5,465 | $5,465 |
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There are currently 115 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the University Village Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University Village Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in University Village?
The cheapest apartment in University Village is BUSD Workforce Housing which is listed at $1,798, while the average apartment in University Village costs $6,210.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in University Village?
Cheap apartments in University Village have an average cost of $410 which is $5,800 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University Village.
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