1639 Josephine St
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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Westbrae Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA from $700 (50 Rentals)
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$1,3953 Bedroom Apartment Available May 1
1600 Edith St, Unit A, Unit A
1600 Edith StBerkeley, CA 94703
1611 San Pablo Ave
BerkeleyCA94702
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1630 University AveBerkeley, CA 94702
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$1,700
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932 Delaware St, Unit Charming Studio with Kitchenette, Unit Charming Studio with Kitchenette
932 Delaware StBerkeley, CA 94710
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$1,850 - $2,7001 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
MB Apartments
1945 Berkeley WayBerkeley, CA 94704
1402 Berkeley Way
BerkeleyCA94702
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$2,050 - $2,900
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1822 Francisco St
1822 Francisco StBerkeley, CA 94703
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$2,083Studio Apartments Available Apr 30
1730 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Unit SI ID1501143P
1730 Martin Luther King Jr WayBerkeley, CA 94703
1623 Grant St
BerkeleyCA94703
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$2,157 - $4,775Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 15
The U at California
1598 University AveBerkeley, CA 94703
2112 Bonar St
BerkeleyCA94702
2249 Spaulding Ave
BerkeleyCA94703
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$2,386 - $4,599Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Overture
1812 University AveBerkeley, CA 94703
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$2,396 - $3,5071 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Fourth and U
2020 4th StBerkeley, CA 94710
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$2,410 - $6,425
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1122U
1122 University AveBerkeley, CA 94702
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$2,533 - $4,490
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Aquatic Fourth Street
2010 5th StBerkeley, CA 94710
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$2,650
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2206 10th St, Unit B, Unit B
2206 10th StBerkeley, CA 94710
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$2,695 - $4,600Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 10
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2099 Martin Luther King Jr WayBerkeley, CA 94704
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1622 Milvia St
1622 Milvia StBerkeley, CA 94709
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Jones Berkeley
1500 San Pablo AveBerkeley, CA 94702
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1923 Curtis St, Unit 1927, Unit 1927
1923 Curtis StBerkeley, CA 94702
1325 Hopkins St
BerkeleyCA94702
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1610 Milvia Street
1610 Milvia StBerkeley, CA 94709
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1698 University Ave, Unit SI FL4-ID2124
1698 University AveBerkeley, CA 94703
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1698 University Ave, Unit SI FL4-ID2125
1698 University AveBerkeley, CA 94703
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2210 MLK
2210 Martin Luther King Jr WayBerkeley, CA 94704
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2132 Roosevelt Ave
2132 Roosevelt AveBerkeley, CA 94703
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1176 University
1176 University AveBerkeley, 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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1951 Chestnut St
1951 Chestnut StBerkeley, CA 94702
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Sterling Jefferson
1627 University AveBerkeley, CA 94703
1817 Allston Way
BerkeleyCA94703
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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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1635 Francisco St
1635 Francisco StBerkeley, CA 94703
1930 California St
BerkeleyCA94703
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1118 Delaware St
1118 Delaware StBerkeley, CA 94702
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1704 Francisco St
1704 Francisco StBerkeley, CA 94703
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2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments
2120 Grant St
2120 Grant 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
1811 Delaware St
BerkeleyCA94703
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1306 Martin Luther King Jr Way
1306 Martin Luther King Jr WayBerkeley, CA 94709
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$2,650
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1110 Stannage Ave, Unit stannage, Unit stannage
1110 Stannage AveAlbany, CA 94706
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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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Peterson House Apartments
1124 Talbot AveAlbany, 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 | $2,507 | $900 | $3,220 |
| Westbrae 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,875 | $950 | $4,028 |
| Westbrae 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,818 | $1,800 | $5,879 |
| Westbrae 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,082 | $1,748 | $4,702 |
| Westbrae 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,806 | $1,758 | $1,888 |
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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. Acton Courtyard has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,618. Here are the most affordable Westbrae apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Helios | Shared Double | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Acton Courtyard | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,618 |
| Bosco | Unit 501 | 5BR,3BA | $1,728 |
| MB Apartments | 1 bedrooms | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
| Sterling Jefferson | Sterling Jefferson B1 | 2BR,1BA | $2,059 |
| Addison Arts Apartments | 04 - Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,295 |
| The Parc at 1300 | The Garden | 1BR,1BA | $2,295 |
| Fourth and U | Shattuck | 1BR,1BA | $2,396 |
| Aquatic Fourth Street | A3- 0S | Studio,1BA | $2,547 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Westbrae, CA
As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Westbrae area is the $3.04 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Market (All Floor Plans) Model at View Point in the in the West Berkeley neighborhood starting from $3,510. The second greatest value Westbrae apartment is the 3 Beds, 1 bath Model at 2249 Bonar St starting at $3,975 with a $3.79 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. |
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| View Point | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Market (All Floor Plans) | 2BR,2BA | $3.04 |
| 2249 Bonar St | 3 Beds, 1 bath | 3BR,1BA | $3.79 |
| 1610 Milvia Street | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $4.53 |
| The Overture | Loft 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $4.09 |
| MB Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.33 |
| 1923 Curtis St, Unit 1927 | 1923 Curtis St | 2BR,1BA | $3.93 |
| 2206 10th St, Unit B | 2206 10th St | 2BR,1BA | $3.79 |
| 1122U | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath A | 2BR,1BA | $4.46 |
| Fourth and U | Shattuck | 1BR,1BA | $3.79 |
| Aquatic Fourth Street | A3- 0S | Studio ,1BA | $4.57 |
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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 $2,547.
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 $3,802.
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 29 regular apartments in Westbrae that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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