Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Berkeley Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA from $1,100 (8 Rentals)

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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
The BerkArch D14BR,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Berkeley, CA

As of April 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Berkeley area is the $3.20 price per square foot 1511 Derby St Model at 1511 Derby St, Unit 1511 Derby Street in the in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood starting from $3,200. The second greatest value Downtown Berkeley apartment is the Private Bedroom & Bathroom in 2B2B Model at RUMI at King starting at $1,918 with a $2.02 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.
1511 Derby St, Unit 1511 Derby Street1511 Derby St2BR,2BA$3.20
RUMI at KingPrivate Bedroom & Bathroom in 2B2B2BR,2BA$2.02
2150 Kittredge St, Unit FL5-ID18262150 Kittredge St2BR,2BA$3.55
2627 Hillegass Avenue2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$3.29
Piedmont Palace3 Beds, 2 Baths3BR,2BA$2.10
2715 Benvenue Ave, Unit 52715 Benvenue Ave1BR,1BA$3.43
2211 Carleton St1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.98
Hub BancroftStudio DStudio ,1BA$3.28
SHARED & PRIVATE Dorm Style Units Available1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.89
Rise at Berkeley0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$3.50

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Berkeley

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Berkeley?

There are currently 1551 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Berkeley, CA with pricing that ranges from $800 to $27,416. There are also 53 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Berkeley ranging from $1,100 to $13,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Berkeley?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Berkeley ranges from $1,100 to $13,500 with an average monthly rent of $6,750.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Downtown Berkeley?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Berkeley range from $849 to $15,469, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $4,000 to $6,050. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $5,995 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $999.

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