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Catalyst
1717 San Pablo AveBerkeley, CA 94702
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Berkeley Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA from $950 (48 Rentals)
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1988 California St
BerkeleyCA94703
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1630 University AveBerkeley, CA 94702
1280 University Ave
BerkeleyCA94702
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$2,258 - $6,086
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1122U
1122 University AveBerkeley, CA 94702
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$2,283 - $4,696Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The U at California
1598 University AveBerkeley, CA 94703
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
1521 Blake St
BerkeleyCA94703
2334 Browning St
BerkeleyCA94702
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$3,000
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1806 Franklin St, Unit A
1806 Franklin StBerkeley, CA 94702
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$3,125
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741 Addison St, Unit Ground floor apartment
741 Addison StBerkeley, CA 94710
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$3,250
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1422 6th St
1422 6th StBerkeley, CA 94710
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$3,339 - $4,717
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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
1456 Hopkins St
BerkeleyCA94702
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Oregon Park Apartments
1425 Oregon StBerkeley, CA 94702
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2441-2455 Bonar St
2455 Bonar StBerkeley, 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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1925 10th St
1925 10th StBerkeley, CA 94710
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2112 Ninth Street
2112 9th StBerkeley, CA 94710
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University Ave Apartments
1176 University AveBerkeley, CA 94702
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1626-1654 Dwight Way
1626-1654 Dwight WayBerkeley, CA 94703
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1433 Dwight Way
1433 Dwight WayBerkeley, CA 94702
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1590 Oregon St
1590 Oregon StBerkeley, CA 94703
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1917 6th St
1917 6th StBerkeley, CA 94710
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Hopkins Park Apartments
1260-1290 Hopkins StBerkeley, CA 94702
2018 Ninth St
BerkeleyCA94710
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2233 Ninth St
BerkeleyCA94710
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054 - Addison & 9th
968 Addison StBerkeley, CA 94710
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1635 Francisco St
1635 Francisco StBerkeley, CA 94703
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1919 Curtis St
1919 Curtis StBerkeley, CA 94702
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2895 California Ave SFH - Freestanding
2875 California StBerkeley, CA 94703
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1118 Delaware St
1118 Delaware StBerkeley, CA 94702
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1128 - 1130 Bancroft
1128-1130 Bancroft WayBerkeley, CA 94702
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929 Delaware Street, 1735 8th Street
929 Delaware StBerkeley, CA 94710
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The Lofts at 2013 Second Street
2013 2nd StBerkeley, CA 94710
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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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Cheapest Available West Berkeley Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Berkeley area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Helios priced from $950. 2441-2455 Bonar St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,595. Here are the most affordable West Berkeley apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helios | Helios - Bed rental - Shared Double 2026 - 2027... | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| 2441-2455 Bonar St | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
| Catalyst | 1BR IBA | 1BR,1BA | $1,798 |
| 1925 10th St | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $1,829 |
| California Apartments | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $1,900 |
| The U at California | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,283 |
| 054 - Addison & 9th | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,495 |
| 1919 Curtis St | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $2,495 |
| Fourth and U | Shattuck | 1BR,1BA | $2,898 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Berkeley, CA
As of September 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Berkeley area is the $2.86 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Market (All Floor Plans) Model at View Point in the in the West Berkeley neighborhood starting from $3,520. The second greatest value West Berkeley apartment is the 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath B Model at 1122U starting at $4,197 with a $3.90 price per square foot in the University Village neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Berkeley apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| View Point | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Market (All Floor Plans) | 2BR,2BA | $2.86 |
| 1122U | 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath B | 3BR,2BA | $3.90 |
| 741 Addison St, Unit Ground floor apartment | 741 Addison St | 3BR,1BA | $3.17 |
| 2235 Bonar St | Two Bed/1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.83 |
| 1301 Hearst Avenue | 3BR/1.0BA | 3BR,1BA | $3.94 |
| 1422 6th St | 1422 6th St | 2BR,1BA | $3.82 |
| 1919 Curtis St | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $3.44 |
| 1329 Rose St, Unit B | 1329 Rose St | 1BR,1BA | $4.00 |
| Catalyst | 1BR IBA | 1BR,1BA | $3.46 |
| 2441-2455 Bonar St | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $3.26 |
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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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