
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Westbrae Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA from $771 (65 Rentals)
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1988 California St

Catalyst

MB Apartments

California Apartments

Addison Arts Apartments

1280 University Ave

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1122U

The U at California

1342 Hearst Ave, Unit B
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1310 Milvia St

1212 Neilson St

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1329 Rose St, Unit B

2228 McGee Ave

The Overture

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1698 University Ave, Unit SI FL4-ID2124

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1849 Cedar St, Unit D

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2001 Fifth St, Unit SI FL4-ID1262

Fourth and U

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1698 University Ave, Unit SI FL4-ID2126
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1806 Franklin St, Unit A

2118 Roosevelt Ave

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741 Addison St, Unit Ground floor apartment

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1422 6th St

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Aquatic Fourth Street

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2000 Fifth St, Unit SI FL4-ID1505

1456 Hopkins St

2210 MLK

Roosevelt

Acton Courtyard
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1613 6th St

1951 Chestnut St

1925 10th St

View Point

2112 Ninth Street

University Ave Apartments

Hopkins Park Apartments

1917 6th St

McGee Ave. 2229

2018 Ninth St
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054 - Addison & 9th

1919 Curtis St

1635 Francisco St

2199 Grant Street

1610 Milvia Street

1118 Delaware St

1624 Milvia Street

1920 Francisco LLC

1822 Francisco St

1622 Milvia St
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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 | $2,592 | $950 | $3,877 |
| Westbrae 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,944 | $950 | $4,599 |
| Westbrae 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,942 | $2,000 | $4,725 |
| Westbrae 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,026 | $1,279 | $6,495 |
| Westbrae 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,552 | $1,568 | $5,465 |
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There are currently 65 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Westbrae Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA.
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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 Studio apartment currently listed from $950. 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 | [2026 - 2027] By the Bed: Unlock Smart Living a... | Studio,2BA | $950 |
| Roosevelt | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Bosco | Unit 201 | 5BR,2BA | $1,399 |
| Catalyst | 1BR IBA | 1BR,1BA | $1,798 |
| 1925 10th St | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $1,829 |
| View Point | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Affordable (All Floor Plans) | 1BR,1BA | $1,843 |
| MB Apartments | 1 bedrooms | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
| California Apartments | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $1,900 |
| Addison Arts Apartments | 01 - 2 Bed / 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2,000 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Westbrae, CA
As of September 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Westbrae area is the $3.80 price per square foot 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath B Model at 1122U in the in the University Village neighborhood starting from $4,092. The second greatest value Westbrae apartment is the 3B Private Bedroom Model at RUMI at King starting at $1,850 with a $1.73 price per square foot in the Downtown Berkeley 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1122U | 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath B | 3BR,2BA | $3.80 |
| RUMI at King | 3B Private Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.73 |
| 741 Addison St, Unit Ground floor apartment | 741 Addison St | 3BR,1BA | $3.17 |
| 986 Kains Ave | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $3.37 |
| MB Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.33 |
| McGee Ave. 2229 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.15 |
| View Point | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Affordable (All Floor Plans) | 1BR,1BA | $2.49 |
| 1919 Curtis St | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $3.44 |
| 2199 Grant Street | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $3.57 |
| Catalyst | 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 $2,000.
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 $2,896.
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 34 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 $1,449 which is $1,447 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Westbrae.
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