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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 5 Beds unit found at Bosco priced from $1,408. 1176 University has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,495. Here are the most affordable West Berkeley apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
BoscoUnit 4015BR,3BA$1,408
1176 University0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,495
Poets Place ApartmentApartmentsStudio,1BA$1,640

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Berkeley, CA

As of June 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Berkeley area is the $3.82 price per square foot 5 Bedroom, 4 Bath Townhome Model at 1122U in the in the University Village neighborhood starting from $6,999. The second greatest value West Berkeley apartment is the 2 Bed 1 Bath - 1280 sqft Model at Bosco starting at $3,717 with a $2.90 price per square foot in the Downtown Berkeley 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.
1122U5 Bedroom, 4 Bath Townhome5BR,4BA$3.82
Bosco2 Bed 1 Bath - 1280 sqft2BR,1BA$2.90
Fourth and UUniversity2BR,2BA$2.96
1128 - 1130 Bancroft3BR/1.0BA3BR,1BA$3.40
Bayview ApartmentsA41BR,1BA$3.56
1176 University0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$1.99
Aquatic Fourth StreetA1- 1D1BR,1BA$4.23
1219 Parker St, Unit A1219 Parker St2BR,1BA$4.07
921 Dwight Way, Unit 921 Dwight921 Dwight Way2BR,1BA$3.69
1707 Sacramento St, Unit 11707 Sacramento StStudio ,1BA$4.50

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Frequently Asked Questions about West Berkeley

What type of rentals are currently available in West Berkeley?

There are currently 517 Apartments for Rent in West Berkeley, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,400 to $7,150. There are also 14 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in West Berkeley ranging from $1,750 to $12,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in West Berkeley?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in West Berkeley ranges from $1,750 to $12,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,717.

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