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1811 Delaware St

BerkeleyCA94703

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Westbrae, Berkeley, CA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
HeliosShared Double1BR,1BA$950
Acton Courtyard2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,618
BoscoUnit 5015BR,3BA$1,728

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
View Point2 Bedroom 2 Bath Market (All Floor Plans)2BR,2BA$3.04
2249 Bonar St3 Beds, 1 bath3BR,1BA$3.79
1610 Milvia Street2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$4.53
The OvertureLoft 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$4.09
MB Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$3.33
1923 Curtis St, Unit 19271923 Curtis St2BR,1BA$3.93
2206 10th St, Unit B2206 10th St2BR,1BA$3.79
1122U2 Bedroom, 1 Bath A2BR,1BA$4.46
Fourth and UShattuck1BR,1BA$3.79
Aquatic Fourth StreetA3- 0SStudio ,1BA$4.57

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Westbrae, Berkeley, CA

Ranked #15

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Westbrae

What type of rentals are currently available in Westbrae?

There are currently 663 Apartments for Rent in Westbrae, CA with pricing that ranges from $900 to $6,425. There are also 14 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Westbrae ranging from $2,275 to $8,800.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Westbrae?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Westbrae ranges from $2,275 to $8,800 with an average monthly rent of $3,654.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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