Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Berkeley Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA from $500 (32 Rentals)

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Evans Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Evans Manor

2316 Haste StBerkeley, CA 94704
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2731 Durant Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

2731 Durant Ave

2731 Durant AveBerkeley, CA 94704
Student Housing
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Roosevelt
1 Bedroom Apartments

Roosevelt

2132 Roosevelt AveBerkeley, CA 94703
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Bosco
Studio Apartments

Bosco

1717 University AveBerkeley, CA 94703
Corporate Housing
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2115 Haste St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2115 Haste St

2115 Haste StBerkeley, CA 94704
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1770 La Loma
1 Bedroom Apartments

1770 La Loma

1770 La Loma AveBerkeley, CA 94709
Student Housing
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1951 Chestnut St
Studio Apartments

1951 Chestnut St

1951 Chestnut StBerkeley, CA 94702
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2322 Haste St
Studio Apartments

2322 Haste St

2322 Haste StBerkeley, CA 94704
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2218 Haste St
Studio Apartments

2218 Haste St

2218 Haste StBerkeley, CA 94704
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Hillegas Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hillegas Apartments

2530 Hillegass AveBerkeley, CA 94704
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1725 Oxford St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1725 Oxford St

1725 Oxford StBerkeley, CA 94709
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2227 Carleton St
3 Bedroom Apartments

2227 Carleton St

2227 Carleton StBerkeley, CA 94704

Downtown Berkeley, Berkeley, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Berkeley Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Berkeley area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at SHARED & PRIVATE Dorm Style Units Available priced from $795. Student | Identity Logan Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $849. Here are the most affordable Downtown Berkeley apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
SHARED & PRIVATE Dorm Style Units Available1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$795
Student | Identity Logan ParkSelect 143BR,3BA$849
2731 Durant Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$895
Aquatic @ U0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$997
Spectra Southside (Student)Single1BR,1BA$999
The BerkArch D14BR,1BA$999
Hillside VillageB12BR,1BA$1,040
2715 Dwight WayDouble in 2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1,110
2729 DwightDouble in Shared 3 Bedroom 3x1x41BR,1BA$1,120
Roosevelt1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Berkeley, CA

As of February 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Berkeley area is the $2.50 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at 2129 Haste Street in the in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood starting from $3,695. The second greatest value Downtown Berkeley apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at The Kittredge starting at $3,495 with a $2.83 price per square foot in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Berkeley apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2129 Haste Street3 Bedroom 1 Bath3BR,1BA$2.50
The Kittredge2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.83
1780 Le Roy Ave, Unit 211780 Le Roy Ave1BR,2BA$1.49
Parker Villa Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$3.00
1807 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Unit #A1807 Martin Luther King Jr Way1BR,1BA$2.70
2729 DwightSingle in Shared Apartment-3x2x23BR,1BA$2.57
RUMI at KingShared 1B1B1BR,1BA$1.91
SHARED & PRIVATE Dorm Style Units Available1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.89
Aquatic @ U0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.69
2731 Durant Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.98

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Berkeley, Berkeley, CA

Ranked #5

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Berkeley. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Downtown Berkeley Neighborhood in Berkeley, CA

Walk Score®

97 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

98 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

71 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Berkeley Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Berkeley?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Berkeley is at Aquatic @ U listed at $997.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Berkeley Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Berkeley Apartment is $795 at SHARED & PRIVATE Dorm Style Units Available.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Berkeley Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Berkeley is starting from $1,000 at The Berk.

What is the most affordable Downtown Berkeley Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downtown Berkeley Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Student | Identity Logan Park and starts from $849.

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