Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Elmwood Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA from $1,100 (19 Rentals)

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2618 College
1 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

2618 College

2618 College AveBerkeley, CA 94704

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2620 Regent
4 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

2620 Regent

2620 Regent 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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2430 Dwight Way
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2430 Dwight Way

2430 Dwight WayBerkeley, CA 94704
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2710 College
4 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

2710 College

2710 College AveBerkeley, CA 94705
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Rumi Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Rumi Apartments

2525 Stuart StBerkeley, CA 94705
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2537 Regent St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2537 Regent St

2537 Regent StBerkeley, CA 94704
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323 Alcatraz Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

323 Alcatraz Ave

323 Alcatraz AveOakland, CA 94618
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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
2708 College Ave1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,195
2828 College Ave2828 College Apartments1BR,1BA$2,395
Telegraph BaysA11BR,1BA$2,495
B28SAStudio,1BA$2,695
Bayview ApartmentsS1Studio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3028 Colby StA3BR,2BA$4.16
2737 Dwight Way, Unit 39B2737 Dwight Way2BR,2BA$4.89
2627 Hillegass Avenue2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$3.29
2614 Warring Street, Unit 52614 Warring Street2BR,2BA$4.19
Berkeley Park ApartmentsC1-BW2BR,1BA$3.79
2520 Hillegass Ave2 bedroom2BR,1BA$4.11
2715 Benvenue Ave, Unit 52715 Benvenue Ave1BR,1BA$3.43
Bayview ApartmentsS1Studio ,1BA$4.96
2708 College Ave1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$4.37
2828 College Ave2828 College Apartments1BR,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

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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