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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Westbrae Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA from $700 (53 Rentals)
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1630 University AveBerkeley, CA 94702
1709 University Ave
BerkeleyCA94703
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1717 San Pablo AveBerkeley, CA 94702
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1945 Berkeley WayBerkeley, CA 94704
1988 California St
BerkeleyCA94703
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1920 Francisco LLC
1928-1920 Francisco StBerkeley, CA 94709
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$2,000 - $4,995Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Addison Arts Apartments
1935 Addison StBerkeley, CA 94704
1532 Milvia St
BerkeleyCA94709
2249 Spaulding Ave
BerkeleyCA94703
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1122U
1122 University AveBerkeley, CA 94702
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$2,283 - $4,696Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 1
The U at California
1598 University AveBerkeley, CA 94703
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The Overture
1812 University AveBerkeley, CA 94703
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$2,510
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$2,510
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1698 University Ave, Unit SI FL4-ID2126
1698 University AveBerkeley, CA 94703
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$2,590
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$2,590
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1698 University Ave, Unit SI FL4-ID2124
1698 University AveBerkeley, CA 94703
1243 Allston Way
BerkeleyCA94702
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Fourth and U
2020 4th StBerkeley, CA 94710
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$3,175
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$3,175
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$3,175
2217 9th St, Unit 2
2217 9th StBerkeley, CA 94710
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$3,200
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2 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 1Total Monthly Price
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$3,200
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1337 Cornell Ave, Unit 2BD 1BA Upstairs Unit
1337 Cornell AveBerkeley, CA 94702
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2235 Bonar St
2235 Bonar StBerkeley, CA 94702
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$3,300
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3 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 1Total Monthly Price
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$3,300
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2007 Rose St, Unit A
2007 Rose StBerkeley, CA 94709
2301 Spaulding Ave
BerkeleyCA94703
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$3,391 - $6,587
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Aquatic Fourth Street
2010 5th StBerkeley, CA 94710
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$3,410
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$3,410
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2000 Fifth Street-SI FL4-ID1505, Unit SI FL4-ID1505
2000 Fifth StBerkeley, CA 94710
2161 N Valley St
BerkeleyCA94702
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2210 MLK
2210 Martin Luther King Jr WayBerkeley, CA 94704
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Roosevelt
2132 Roosevelt AveBerkeley, CA 94703
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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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Hopkins Park Apartments
1260-1290 Hopkins StBerkeley, CA 94702
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1917 6th St
1917 6th StBerkeley, CA 94710
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1919 Curtis St
1919 Curtis StBerkeley, CA 94702
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1635 Francisco St
1635 Francisco StBerkeley, CA 94703
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1118 Delaware St
1118 Delaware StBerkeley, CA 94702
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1610 Milvia Street
1610 Milvia StBerkeley, CA 94709
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1822 Francisco St
1822 Francisco StBerkeley, CA 94703
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1622 Milvia St
1622 Milvia StBerkeley, CA 94709
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2120 Grant St
2120 Grant StBerkeley, CA 94703
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1704 Francisco St
1704 Francisco StBerkeley, CA 94703
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1910 Berryman Street
1910 Berryman StBerkeley, CA 94709
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Addison St Apartments
1815 Addison StBerkeley, CA 94703
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1733 Grant St
1733 Grant StBerkeley, CA 94703
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1306 Martin Luther King Jr Way
1306 Martin Luther King Jr WayBerkeley, CA 94709
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The Lofts at 2013 Second Street
2013 2nd StBerkeley, CA 94710
1209-1211 Marin Ave
AlbanyCA94706
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1301 Gilman St
1301 Gilman StAlbany, CA 94706
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Westbrae, Berkeley, CA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Westbrae?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westbrae Studio Apartments | $2,505 | $950 | $3,755 |
| Westbrae 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,902 | $950 | $4,704 |
| Westbrae 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,049 | $2,000 | $7,999 |
| Westbrae 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,171 | $1,012 | $5,595 |
| Westbrae 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,312 | $1,568 | $5,465 |
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Cheapest Available Westbrae Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Westbrae area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Helios priced from $950. RUMI at King has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,012. Here are the most affordable Westbrae 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 |
| RUMI at King | 3BR/2.0BA | 3BR,2BA | $1,012 |
| 1925 10th St | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $1,765 |
| BUSD Workforce Housing | 1BR IBA | 1BR,1BA | $1,798 |
| Bosco | Unit 304 | 3BR,2BA | $1,808 |
| MB Apartments | 1 bedrooms | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
| Addison Arts Apartments | 01 - 2 Bed / 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2,000 |
| The Overture | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,395 |
| 1919 Curtis St | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $2,495 |
| 1610 Milvia Street | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,650 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Westbrae, CA
As of July 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Westbrae area is the $2.97 price per square foot 2 Bed 1 Bath - 1280 sqft Model at Bosco in the in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood starting from $3,800. The second greatest value Westbrae 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 Westbrae apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Bosco | 2 Bed 1 Bath - 1280 sqft | 2BR,1BA | $2.97 |
| 1122U | 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath B | 3BR,2BA | $3.90 |
| RUMI at King | 3BR/2.0BA | 3BR,2BA | $0.95 |
| 2235 Bonar St | Two Bed/1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.42 |
| 1634 Milvia | Three Bedroom | 3BR,1BA | $4.00 |
| 2217 9th St, Unit 2 | 2217 9th St | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.97 |
| MB Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.33 |
| 1919 Curtis St | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $3.44 |
| Fourth and U | Shattuck | 1BR,1BA | $4.27 |
| BUSD Workforce Housing | 1BR IBA | 1BR,1BA | $3.46 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Westbrae Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Westbrae?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Westbrae is under $2,650.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Westbrae?
The cheapest apartment in Westbrae is Helios which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in Westbrae costs $3,995.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Westbrae?
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 33 regular apartments in Westbrae 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 Westbrae?
Cheap apartments in Westbrae have an average cost of $1,495 which is $2,500 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Westbrae.
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