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Catalyst
1717 San Pablo AveBerkeley, CA 94702
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1988 California St
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1280 University Ave
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1342 Hearst Ave, Unit B
1342 Hearst Ave
BerkeleyCA94702
1212 Neilson St
BerkeleyCA94706
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$2,400
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1329 Rose St, Unit B
1329 Rose StBerkeley, CA 94702
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$2,640
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1698 University Ave, Unit SI FL4-ID2124
1698 University AveBerkeley, CA 94703
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$2,890
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2001 Fifth St, Unit SI FL4-ID1262
2001 Fifth StBerkeley, CA 94710
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Fourth and U
2020 4th StBerkeley, CA 94710
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$2,920
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1698 University Ave, Unit SI FL4-ID2126
1698 University AveBerkeley, CA 94703
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$2,956
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2314 Bonar St, Unit SI ID1310762P
2314 Bonar StBerkeley, CA 94702
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The U at California
1598 University AveBerkeley, CA 94703
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$3,026
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1122U
1122 University AveBerkeley, CA 94702
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$3,334 - $3,562
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Aquatic Fourth Street
2010 5th StBerkeley, CA 94710
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$3,380
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2000 Fifth St, Unit SI FL4-ID1505
2000 Fifth StBerkeley, CA 94710
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Oregon Park Apartments
1425 Oregon StBerkeley, CA 94702
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1626-1654 Dwight Way
1626-1654 Dwight WayBerkeley, CA 94703
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University Ave Apartments
1176 University AveBerkeley, CA 94702
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Hopkins Park Apartments
1260-1290 Hopkins StBerkeley, CA 94702
2233 Ninth St
BerkeleyCA94710
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054 - Addison & 9th
968 Addison StBerkeley, CA 94710
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The Parc at 1300
1300 Delaware StBerkeley, CA 94702
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Ocean View Gardens
819 Hearst AveBerkeley, CA 94710
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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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West Berkeley, Berkeley, CA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Berkeley?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Berkeley Studio Apartments | $2,429 | $1,750 | $3,755 |
West Berkeley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,842 | $950 | $3,567 |
| West Berkeley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,944 | $2,158 | $4,882 |
| West Berkeley 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,172 | $2,493 | $5,495 |
| West Berkeley 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,730 | $3,995 | $5,465 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Berkeley Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in West Berkeley?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Berkeley is under $2,898.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Berkeley?
The cheapest apartment in West Berkeley is Helios which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in West Berkeley costs $3,000.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Berkeley?
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 15 regular apartments in West Berkeley that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in West Berkeley?
Cheap apartments in West Berkeley have an average cost of $379 which is $2,621 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Berkeley.
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