Cheap Apartments for Rent in Southwest Berkeley
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STUDIO, 3 BATHS$1,100 -
STUDIO$1,550+2 BEDS$2,495+1919 Curtis St
1919 Curtis St, Berkeley, CA 94702 -
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STUDIO$2,450+2 BEDS$1,618+Acton Courtyard
1370 University Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New1 BED, 1 BATH$1,695+2 BEDS, 1 BATH$2,195+Base Rent$1,695 - $2,195Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$1,695 - $2,1951467 Russell St
1467 Russell St, Berkeley, CA 94702 -
STUDIO, 1 BATH$1,7951609 Stuart St Unit Apt. C
1609 Stuart St, Berkeley, CA 94703 -
Call for RentUniversity Ave Apartments
1176 University Ave, Berkeley, CA 94702 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New1 BED, 1 BATH$1,925Base Rent$1,925Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$1,9251402 Berkeley Way
1402 Berkeley Way, Berkeley, CA 94702 -
2 BEDS, 1 BATH$1,9951467 Russell St Unit 3
1467 Russell St, Berkeley, CA 94702 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,9952301 8th Street
2301 Eighth St, Berkeley, CA 94710 -
2 BEDS, 1 BATH$2,195Spacious 2 Bedroom, apartment, with Hardwood Floors, in quiet area below Sacramento St. Unit 2
2155 Acton St, Berkeley, CA 94702 -
Call for Rent3101-3115 California St
3101-3115 California St, Berkeley, CA 94703 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New1 BED, 1 BATH$2,200Base Rent$2,200Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$2,200917 Dwight Way Unit 917 Dwight
917 Dwight Way, Berkeley, CA 94710 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$2,2502249 Spaulding Ave Unit 4
2249 Spaulding Ave, Berkeley, CA 94703 -
2 BEDS$2,2501590 Oregon St
1590 Oregon St, Berkeley, CA 94703 -
1 BED$2,273View Point
651 Addison St, Berkeley, CA 94710 -
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1917 6th St
1917 6th St, Berkeley, CA 94710 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New1 BED, 1 BATH$2,300Base Rent$2,300Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$2,300974 63rd St Unit B
974 63rd St, Oakland, CA 94608 -
2 BEDS, 1 BATH$2,3952950 Stanton St Unit D
2950 Stanton St, Berkeley, CA 94702 -
2 BEDS, 1 BATH$2,3952950 Stanton St Unit Apt D
2950 Stanton St, Berkeley, CA 94702 -
Exceptional Value|Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price NewSTUDIO$2,410+2 BEDS$3,021+3 BEDS$4,248+5 BEDS$6,425+Base Rent$2,399 - $6,414Required Monthly Fees$11Utilities & EssentialsVariesTotal Monthly Price$2,410 - $6,425
1122U
1122 University Ave, Berkeley, CA 94702 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New2 BEDS, 1 BATH$2,400Base Rent$2,400Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$2,4001352 Blake St Unit Upstairs
1352 Blake St, Berkeley, CA 94702 -
2 BEDS, 1 BATH$2,4502431 Eighth St Unit 4
2431 Eighth St, Berkeley, CA 94710 -
STUDIO$2,463+2 BEDS$4,478+
The U at California
1598 University Ave, Berkeley, CA 94703 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price NewSTUDIO$2,492+2 BEDS$3,732+Base Rent$2,484 - $3,755Required Monthly Fees$8Utilities & EssentialsVariesTotal Monthly Price$2,492 - $3,763
Aquatic Higby
3015 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley, CA 94702 -
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2 BEDS, 1 BATH$2,5951308 Burnett St Unit Apt. #B
1308 Burnett St, Berkeley, CA 94702 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New1 BED, 1 BATH$2,599Base Rent$2,599Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$2,5992144 Bonar St
2144 Bonar St, Berkeley, CA 94702 -
1 BED$2,617950 Lofts
950 63rd St, Oakland, CA 94608 -
Good Value|
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Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New2 BEDS, 1 BATH$2,650Base Rent$2,650Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$2,6502206 10th St Unit B
2206 10th St, Berkeley, CA 94710 -
Price Drop. $494 OffTotal Monthly Price Total Monthly Price NewSTUDIO$2,722+1 BED$3,299+2 BEDS$4,431+Base Rent$2,716 - $6,160Required Monthly Fees$6Utilities & EssentialsVariesTotal Monthly Price$2,722 - $4,806
Aquatic Fourth Street
2010 5th St, Berkeley, CA 94710 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New1 BED, 1 BATH$2,750Base Rent$2,750Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$2,750945 Channing Way
945 Channing Way, Berkeley, CA 94710 -
2 BEDS$2,8951128 - 1130 Bancroft
1128-1130 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 94702 -
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Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New2 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS$3,175Base Rent$3,175 - $3,275Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$3,175 - $3,2752217 9th St
2217 9th St, Berkeley, CA 94710 -
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2 BEDS, 1 BATH$3,395933 University Ave
933 University Ave, Berkeley, CA 94710 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New1 BED, 1 BATH$3,460Base Rent$3,460Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$3,4602000 Fifth St Unit SI FL4-ID1505
2000 Fifth St, Berkeley, CA 94710 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New2 BEDS, 1 BATH$3,475Base Rent$3,475Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$3,4751426 Alcatraz Ave
1426 Alcatraz Ave, Berkeley, CA 94702 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New1 BED, 1 BATH$3,640Base Rent$3,640Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$3,6402001 Fifth St Unit SI FL4-ID1262
2001 Fifth St, Berkeley, CA 94710
Berkeley at a Glance
Southwest Berkeley Neighborhood in Berkeley, CA
When looking for cheap apartments in Southwest Berkeley, Apartment Finder is your deal-hunting partner. Whether you’re looking for a studio, a one-bedroom, or a two-bedroom apartment, you want the best place at the right price. We have a great selection of budget-friendly apartments for rent, and we’ll show you which apartments offer the best value when compared to other apartments in Southwest Berkeley.
Finding a rental that fits your budget without compromising on quality can seem like a challenge, but Apartment Finder makes it easy to discover cheap apartments with all the features you want. To find an apartment you can afford, try looking in less popular neighborhoods outside of the city center. Timing is everything when searching for rentals that are affordable, so look at different times of the day, different days of the week and (if you can wait) certain months like December through March. When you find an apartment with a great price, don’t hesitate! Cheap apartments tend to go very quickly.
Affordability doens't have to equal sacrifice. While it’s important to be flexible, you might not have to give up as much as you think. You can find a cheap apartment for rent, complete with must-have amenities such as paid utilities and an in-unit washer and dryer. Click on any of these properties to see photos and floor plans, read reviews, check out the rent calculator, and learn more about the neighborhood with information on nearby parks, shopping malls, and transit stops. With 50 cheap apartments available in Southwest Berkeley, Apartment Finder is the place to find your next rental.
Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in Berkeley
(For 1 bedroom apartments)- Neighborhoods Average Sq Ft Average Rent
- Southside 214 Sq Ft $1,542/mo
- South Berkeley 506 Sq Ft $2,461/mo
- Downtown Berkeley 578 Sq Ft $2,864/mo
- North Berkeley 562 Sq Ft $2,879/mo
- Southwest Berkeley 689 Sq Ft $2,952/mo
- Aquatic Park 716 Sq Ft $3,031/mo
- Northwest Berkeley 711 Sq Ft $3,192/mo
- Elmwood 579 Sq Ft $8,674/mo
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