
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Westbrae Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA from $700 (53 Rentals)
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1213 San Pablo Ave

California Apartments

1920 Francisco LLC

MB Apartments

1402 Berkeley Way

Addison Arts Apartments

2155 Acton St

2249 Spaulding Ave

The Overture
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1122U

The U at California

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Aquatic Fourth Street

1750 Allston Way

1754 Allston Way

1744 Allston Way

1710 Martin Luther King Jr Way

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1698 University Ave, Unit SI FL4-ID2126

Fourth and U

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2206 10th St, Unit B
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1622 Milvia St

1325 Hopkins St

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1822 Francisco St, Unit 5

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1474 7th St, Unit C

1610 Milvia Street

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1698 University Ave, Unit SI FL4-ID2124

2210 MLK

2132 Roosevelt Ave

1919 Curtis St
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Acton Courtyard

1613 6th St

1951 Chestnut St

University Ave Apartments

Hopkins Park Apartments

1917 6th St

The Parc at 1300

1635 Francisco St

1118 Delaware St

1155 Francisco St
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1822 Francisco St

1704 Francisco St

2120 Grant St

1910 Berryman Street

1733 Grant St

Addison St Apartments

1811 Delaware St

1306 Martin Luther King Jr Way

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928 Adams St, Unit # 4

1301 Gilman 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 | $2,566 | $950 | $3,734 |
| Westbrae 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,120 | $950 | $4,391 |
| Westbrae 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,773 | $1,062 | $7,837 |
| Westbrae 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,335 | $1,012 | $5,595 |
| Westbrae 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,828 | $1,788 | $1,888 |
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There are currently 53 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 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,062. 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 | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1,062 |
| Bosco | Unit 201 | 5BR,2BA | $1,488 |
| 1919 Curtis St | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $1,550 |
| 1920 Francisco LLC | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,795 |
| MB Apartments | 1 bedrooms | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
| Addison Arts Apartments | 01 - 2 Bed / 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2,000 |
| The Parc at 1300 | The Garden | 1BR,1BA | $2,295 |
| The Overture | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,395 |
| Aquatic Fourth Street | A3- 0S | Studio,1BA | $2,587 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Westbrae, CA
As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Westbrae area is the $2.83 price per square foot 1337 Cornell Ave Model at 1337 Cornell Ave, Unit 2BD 1BA Upstairs Unit in the in the University Village neighborhood starting from $3,400. The second greatest value Westbrae apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Market (All Floor Plans) Model at View Point starting at $3,580 with a $3.07 price per square foot in the West 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1337 Cornell Ave, Unit 2BD 1BA Upstairs Unit | 1337 Cornell Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.83 |
| View Point | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Market (All Floor Plans) | 2BR,2BA | $3.07 |
| 2249 Bonar St | 3 Beds, 1 bath | 3BR,1BA | $3.79 |
| RUMI at King | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.12 |
| 1634 Milvia | Three Bedroom | 3BR,1BA | $4.00 |
| 2217 9th St, Unit 1 | 2217 9th St | 2BR,1.5BA | $4.09 |
| MB Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.33 |
| Fourth and U | Addison | 1BR,1BA | $3.63 |
| 2206 10th St, Unit B | 2206 10th St | 2BR,1BA | $3.79 |
| 1919 Curtis St | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio ,1BA | $3.52 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWestbrae, Berkeley, CA
Ranked #19
Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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 $2,587.
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 $3,975.
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 60 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 $1,751 which is $2,224 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Westbrae.
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