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1630 University AveBerkeley, CA 94702
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1467 Russell St
1467 Russell StBerkeley, CA 94702
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932 Delaware StBerkeley, CA 94710
1609 Stuart St
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1402 Berkeley Way
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The U at California
1598 University AveBerkeley, CA 94703
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2112 Bonar St
BerkeleyCA94702
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1219 Parker St, Unit D, Unit D
1219 Parker StBerkeley, CA 94702
2249 Spaulding Ave
BerkeleyCA94703
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Fourth and U
2020 4th StBerkeley, CA 94710
2431-2433 San Pablo Ave
BerkeleyCA94702
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1122U
1122 University AveBerkeley, CA 94702
2233 Ninth St
BerkeleyCA94710
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Aquatic Fourth Street
2010 5th StBerkeley, CA 94710
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2206 10th St, Unit B, Unit B
2206 10th StBerkeley, CA 94710
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1500 San Pablo AveBerkeley, CA 94702
2405 Seventh St
BerkeleyCA94710
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1698 University Ave, Unit SI FL4-ID2124
1698 University AveBerkeley, CA 94703
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1698 University AveBerkeley, CA 94703
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Oregon Park Apartments
1425 Oregon StBerkeley, CA 94702
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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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2331 Sacramento St
BerkeleyCA94702
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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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1626-1654 Dwight Way
1626-1654 Dwight WayBerkeley, CA 94703
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Sterling Jefferson
1627 University AveBerkeley, 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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Hopkins Park Apartments
1260-1290 Hopkins StBerkeley, CA 94702
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The Parc at 1300
1300 Delaware StBerkeley, CA 94702
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1635 Francisco St
1635 Francisco StBerkeley, CA 94703
1930 California St
BerkeleyCA94703
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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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1704 Francisco St
1704 Francisco StBerkeley, CA 94703
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1128 - 1130 Bancroft
1128-1130 Bancroft WayBerkeley, CA 94702
2747 San Pablo Ave
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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 | $2,426 | $1,600 | $3,300 |
| West Berkeley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,636 | $950 | $4,028 |
| West Berkeley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,712 | $1,800 | $4,775 |
| West Berkeley 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,482 | $3,975 | $4,702 |
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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. Acton Courtyard has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,618. Here are the most affordable West Berkeley apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helios | Shared Double | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Acton Courtyard | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,618 |
| Sterling Jefferson | Sterling Jefferson B1 | 2BR,1BA | $2,059 |
| View Point | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Market (All Floor Plans) | 1BR,1BA | $2,273 |
| The Parc at 1300 | The Garden | 1BR,1BA | $2,295 |
| Poets Place Apartment | Apartments | Studio,1BA | $2,300 |
| Fourth and U | Shattuck | 1BR,1BA | $2,396 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Berkeley, CA
As of April 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Berkeley area is the $3.79 price per square foot 3 Beds, 1 bath Model at 2249 Bonar St in the in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood starting from $3,975. The second greatest value West Berkeley apartment is the 2206 10th St Model at 2206 10th St, Unit B starting at $2,650 with a $3.79 price per square foot in the West Berkeley 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. |
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| 2249 Bonar St | 3 Beds, 1 bath | 3BR,1BA | $3.79 |
| 2206 10th St, Unit B | 2206 10th St | 2BR,1BA | $3.79 |
| 1122U | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath A | 2BR,1BA | $4.46 |
| 1219 Parker St, Unit D | 1219 Parker St | 1BR,1BA | $3.46 |
| 1467 Russell St | 1467 Russell St | 1BR,1BA | $2.63 |
| Fourth and U | Shattuck | 1BR,1BA | $3.79 |
| View Point | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Market (All Floor Plans) | 1BR,1BA | $3.70 |
| Aquatic Fourth Street | A3- 0S | Studio ,1BA | $4.57 |
| Sterling Jefferson | Sterling Jefferson A1 | 1BR,1BA | $5.42 |
| The Parc at 1300 | The Garden | 1BR,1BA | $4.59 |
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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 $2,396.
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 $6,425.
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 28 regular apartments in West Berkeley that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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