
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Elmwood Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA from $1,100 (19 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 |
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Elmwood Studio Apartments | $2,366 | $1,495 | $3,578 |
Elmwood 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,612 | $1,390 | $3,932 |
Elmwood 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,287 | $1,225 | $4,990 |
Elmwood 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,423 | $1,350 | $6,795 |
Elmwood 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,041 | $1,135 | $2,600 |
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There are currently 19 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Elmwood Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA.
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Cheapest Available Elmwood Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Elmwood area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 2708 College Ave priced from $2,195. 2828 College Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,395. Here are the most affordable Elmwood apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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2708 College Ave | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,195 |
2828 College Ave | 2828 College Apartments | 1BR,1BA | $2,395 |
Telegraph Bays | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,495 |
B28 | SA | Studio,1BA | $2,695 |
Bayview Apartments | S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,715 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elmwood, CA
As of April 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Elmwood area is the $4.16 price per square foot A Model at 3028 Colby St in the in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood starting from $5,200. The second greatest value Elmwood apartment is the 2737 Dwight Way Model at 2737 Dwight Way, Unit 39B starting at $4,650 with a $4.89 price per square foot in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Elmwood apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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3028 Colby St | A | 3BR,2BA | $4.16 |
2737 Dwight Way, Unit 39B | 2737 Dwight Way | 2BR,2BA | $4.89 |
2627 Hillegass Avenue | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.29 |
2614 Warring Street, Unit 5 | 2614 Warring Street | 2BR,2BA | $4.19 |
Berkeley Park Apartments | C1-BW | 2BR,1BA | $3.79 |
2520 Hillegass Ave | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $4.11 |
2715 Benvenue Ave, Unit 5 | 2715 Benvenue Ave | 1BR,1BA | $3.43 |
Bayview Apartments | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $4.96 |
2708 College Ave | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $4.37 |
2828 College Ave | 2828 College Apartments | 1BR,1BA | $4.79 |
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 $3,427 which is $10,568 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Elmwood.
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