Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Berkeley Hills Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA from $800 (9 Rentals)

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1385 Shattuck Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1385 Shattuck Ave

1385 Shattuck AveBerkeley, CA 94709
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2117 Rose St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2117 Rose St

2117 Rose StBerkeley, CA 94709

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Berkeley Hills, Berkeley, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Berkeley Hills Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Berkeley Hills area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at Aquatic @ U priced from $997. Durant CAL Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,895. Here are the most affordable Berkeley Hills apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Aquatic @ U0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$997
Durant CAL Apartments0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,895
1385 Shattuck Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,145

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Berkeley Hills, CA

As of March 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Berkeley Hills area is the $2.83 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at The Kittredge in the in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood starting from $3,495. The second greatest value Berkeley Hills apartment is the 3 Beds, 2 Baths Model at 1530 Henry Street starting at $5,995 with a $5.63 price per square foot in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Berkeley Hills apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Kittredge2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.83
1530 Henry Street3 Beds, 2 Baths3BR,2BA$5.63
Addison Arts Apartments14 - 2 Bed / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$4.39
RUMI at KingPrivate Bedroom & Bathroom in 2B2B2BR,2BA$2.02
1385 Shattuck Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$4.29
Aquatic @ U0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.69
Durant CAL Apartments0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio ,1BA$5.51
1229 Oxford St, Unit studio1229 Oxford StStudio ,1BA$6.59

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Berkeley Hills, Berkeley, CA

Ranked #19

Among neighborhoods in Berkeley, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Berkeley Hills Neighborhood in Berkeley, CA

Walk Score®

60 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

50 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

49 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Berkeley Hills Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Berkeley Hills?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Berkeley Hills is under $4,295.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Berkeley Hills?

The cheapest apartment in Berkeley Hills is 1530 Henry Street which is listed at $810, while the average apartment in Berkeley Hills costs $5,995.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Berkeley Hills?

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 253 regular apartments in Berkeley Hills 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 Berkeley Hills?

Cheap apartments in Berkeley Hills have an average cost of $3,515 which is $2,480 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Berkeley Hills.

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