
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Elmwood Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA from $1,390 (6 Rentals)

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Elmwood, Berkeley, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Elmwood?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Elmwood Studio Apartments | $2,460 | $1,495 | $3,578 |
Elmwood 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,773 | $1,390 | $3,932 |
Elmwood 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,989 | $1,075 | $4,990 |
Elmwood 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,515 | $1,285 | $6,795 |
Elmwood 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,899 | $1,135 | $2,600 |
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Getting Around the Elmwood Neighborhood in Berkeley, CA
Walk Score®
95 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
92 / 100
Biker's Paradise
Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike
Transit Score®
60 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Elmwood Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Elmwood?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Elmwood is under $2,995.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Elmwood?
The cheapest apartment in Elmwood is 2708 College Ave which is listed at $2,195, while the average apartment in Elmwood costs $13,995.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Elmwood?
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 35 regular apartments in Elmwood 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 Elmwood?
Cheap apartments in Elmwood have an average cost of $2,922 which is $11,073 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Elmwood.
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