1960-1964 San Pablo Ave
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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Berkeley Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA from $900 (46 Rentals)
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1213 San Pablo Ave
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1630 University AveBerkeley, CA 94702
2334 Browning St
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$1,695 - $2,195
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1467 Russell St
1467 Russell StBerkeley, CA 94702
1609 Stuart St
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1402 Berkeley Way
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1467 Russell St
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2155 Acton St
BerkeleyCA94702
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$2,200
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917 Dwight Way, Unit 917 Dwight
917 Dwight WayBerkeley, CA 94710
2249 Spaulding Ave
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1228 Delaware St
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1352 Blake St, Unit Upstairs
1352 Blake St
BerkeleyCA94702
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$2,410 - $4,702
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1122U
1122 University AveBerkeley, CA 94702
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$2,413 - $4,677Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 15
The U at California
1598 University AveBerkeley, CA 94703
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$2,630
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$2,630
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1698 University Ave, Unit SI FL4-ID2126
1698 University AveBerkeley, CA 94703
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$2,636 - $3,3981 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Fourth and U
2020 4th StBerkeley, CA 94710
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$2,650
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$2,650
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2206 10th St, Unit B
2206 10th StBerkeley, CA 94710
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$2,671 - $5,300Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Jones Berkeley
1500 San Pablo AveBerkeley, CA 94702
1325 Hopkins St
BerkeleyCA94702
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$2,800
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$2,800
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1474 7th St, Unit C
1474 7th StBerkeley, CA 94710
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$2,950
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$2,950
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1698 University Ave, Unit SI FL4-ID2124
1698 University AveBerkeley, CA 94703
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$3,044 - $6,198
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Aquatic Fourth Street
2010 5th StBerkeley, CA 94710
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$3,250 - $3,4502 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 1
2235 Bonar St
2235 Bonar StBerkeley, CA 94702
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$3,275
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$3,275
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2217 9th St, Unit 1
2217 9th StBerkeley, CA 94710
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1 Bedroom Apartments
Oregon Park Apartments
1425 Oregon StBerkeley, CA 94702
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1919 Curtis St
1919 Curtis 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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Studio Apartments
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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University Ave Apartments
1176 University AveBerkeley, CA 94702
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1590 Oregon St
1590 Oregon StBerkeley, CA 94703
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2 Bedroom Apartments
1433 Dwight Way
1433 Dwight WayBerkeley, CA 94702
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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
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The Parc at 1300
1300 Delaware StBerkeley, CA 94702
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2 Bedroom Apartments
1635 Francisco St
1635 Francisco StBerkeley, CA 94703
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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
1155 Francisco St
BerkeleyCA94702
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1704 Francisco St
1704 Francisco StBerkeley, CA 94703
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments
1128-1130 Bancroft Way
1128-1130 Bancroft WayBerkeley, CA 94702
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The Lofts at 2013 Second Street
2013 2nd StBerkeley, CA 94710
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1 Bedroom Apartments
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 | $2,294 | $1,100 | $3,734 |
| West Berkeley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,944 | $950 | $4,132 |
| West Berkeley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,668 | $1,995 | $6,777 |
| West Berkeley 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,446 | $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. 1919 Curtis St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,550. 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 |
| 1919 Curtis St | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $1,550 |
| Acton Courtyard | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,618 |
| Poet's Place | Apartments | Studio,1BA | $1,750 |
| The Parc at 1300 | The Garden | 1BR,1BA | $2,295 |
| Jones Berkeley | S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,671 |
| Fourth and U | Addison | 1BR,1BA | $2,713 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Berkeley, CA
As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Berkeley area is the $2.83 price per square foot 1337 Cornell Ave Model at 1337 Cornell Ave, Unit 2BD 1BA Upstairs Unit in the in the University Village neighborhood starting from $3,400. The second greatest value West Berkeley apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Market (All Floor Plans) Model at View Point starting at $3,580 with a $3.07 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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| 1337 Cornell Ave, Unit 2BD 1BA Upstairs Unit | 1337 Cornell Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.83 |
| View Point | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Market (All Floor Plans) | 2BR,2BA | $3.07 |
| 2249 Bonar St | 3 Beds, 1 bath | 3BR,1BA | $3.79 |
| 2217 9th St, Unit 1 | 2217 9th St | 2BR,1.5BA | $4.09 |
| Fourth and U | Addison | 1BR,1BA | $3.63 |
| Aquatic Fourth Street | A2- 1B | 1BR,1BA | $4.45 |
| 2206 10th St, Unit B | 2206 10th St | 2BR,1BA | $3.79 |
| 917 Dwight Way, Unit 917 Dwight | 917 Dwight Way | 1BR,1BA | $3.38 |
| 1467 Russell St | 1467 Russell St | 1BR,1BA | $2.63 |
| 1919 Curtis St | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio ,1BA | $3.52 |
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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 $2,713.
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 $4,500.
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 22 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 $916 which is $3,584 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Berkeley.
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