Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Berkeley Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA from $900 (41 Rentals)

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1122U
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$2,258 - $6,210
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1122U

1122 University AveBerkeley, CA 94702
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property at 1352 Blake St

$2,400

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$2,400
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$2,400

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1352 Blake St, Unit Upstairs

1352 Blake St
BerkeleyCA94702
property at 1243 Allston Way

$2,695

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$2,695
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$2,695

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1243 Allston Way

BerkeleyCA94702
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2217 9th St, Unit 2
$3,175
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$3,175
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2217 9th St, Unit 2

2217 9th StBerkeley, CA 94710
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Aquatic Fourth Street
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$3,391 - $6,587
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Aquatic Fourth Street

2010 5th StBerkeley, CA 94710
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property at 2161 N Valley St

$3,500

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$3,500
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1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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2161 N Valley St

BerkeleyCA94702
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Oregon Park Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Oregon Park Apartments

1425 Oregon StBerkeley, CA 94702
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Acton Courtyard
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Acton Courtyard

1370 University AveBerkeley, CA 94704
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1613 6th St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1613 6th St

1613 6th StBerkeley, CA 94710

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1951 Chestnut St
Studio Apartments

1951 Chestnut St

1951 Chestnut StBerkeley, CA 94702
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1925 10th St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1925 10th St

1925 10th StBerkeley, CA 94710
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2112 Ninth Street
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2112 Ninth Street

2112 9th StBerkeley, CA 94710
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1626-1654 Dwight Way
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1626-1654 Dwight Way

1626-1654 Dwight WayBerkeley, CA 94703
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1433 Dwight Way
2 Bedroom Apartments

1433 Dwight Way

1433 Dwight WayBerkeley, CA 94702
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1917 6th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1917 6th St

1917 6th StBerkeley, CA 94710
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Hopkins Park Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hopkins Park Apartments

1260-1290 Hopkins StBerkeley, CA 94702
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1919 Curtis St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1919 Curtis St

1919 Curtis StBerkeley, CA 94702
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1635 Francisco St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1635 Francisco St

1635 Francisco StBerkeley, CA 94703
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1118 Delaware St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1118 Delaware St

1118 Delaware StBerkeley, CA 94702
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1704 Francisco St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1704 Francisco St

1704 Francisco StBerkeley, CA 94703
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1128 - 1130 Bancroft
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1128 - 1130 Bancroft

1128-1130 Bancroft WayBerkeley, CA 94702
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1301 Gilman St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1301 Gilman St

1301 Gilman StAlbany, CA 94706
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1213 San Pablo Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1213 San Pablo Ave

1213 San Pablo AveAlbany, CA 94706
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West Berkeley, Berkeley, CA Local Guide

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. Poets Place Apartment has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,750. Here are the most affordable West Berkeley apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
HeliosHelios - Bed rental - Shared Double 2026 - 2027...1BR,1BA$950
Poets Place ApartmentApartmentsStudio,1BA$1,750
1925 10th St0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,765
BUSD Workforce Housing1BR IBA1BR,1BA$1,798
1590 Oregon St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$2,250
1919 Curtis St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$2,495
Fourth and UShattuck1BR,1BA$2,698
View Point2 Bedroom 2 Bath Affordable (All Floor Plans)2BR,2BA$3,024
2235 Bonar StTwo Bed/1 Bath2BR,1BA$3,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Berkeley, CA

As of July 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Berkeley area is the $4.49 price per square foot A1- 2B Model at Aquatic Fourth Street in the in the West Berkeley neighborhood starting from $4,962. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Aquatic Fourth StreetA1- 2B2BR,2BA$4.49
1122U3 Bedroom, 2 Bath B3BR,2BA$3.90
2235 Bonar StTwo Bed/1 Bath2BR,1BA$3.42
2217 9th St, Unit 22217 9th St2BR,1.5BA$3.97
1919 Curtis St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$3.44
1590 Oregon St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$3.21
Jones BerkeleyA41BR,1BA$5.48
Fourth and UShattuck1BR,1BA$4.27
BUSD Workforce Housing1BR IBA1BR,1BA$3.46
Poets Place ApartmentApartmentsStudio ,1BA$8.33

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Berkeley Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in West Berkeley?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in West Berkeley is at Poets Place Apartment listed at $1,750.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom West Berkeley Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West Berkeley Apartment is $950 at Helios.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom West Berkeley Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in West Berkeley is starting from $2,158 at BUSD Workforce Housing.

What is the most affordable West Berkeley Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap West Berkeley Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at BUSD Workforce Housing and starts from $2,493.

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