
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fourth Street Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA from $1,300 (15 Rentals)
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Fourth Street, Berkeley, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Fourth Street?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Fourth Street Studio Apartments | $2,599 | $2,095 | $3,587 |
Fourth Street 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,969 | $2,150 | $3,784 |
Fourth Street 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,747 | $2,095 | $5,682 |
Fourth Street 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,233 | $3,950 | $6,795 |
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Cheapest Available Fourth Street Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fourth Street area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Fourth and U priced from $2,211. Hopkins Park Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,295. Here are the most affordable Fourth Street apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Fourth and U | Shattuck | 1BR,1BA | $2,211 |
Hopkins Park Apartments | Upstairs 1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,295 |
Aquatic Fourth Street | A3- 0S | Studio,1BA | $2,577 |
Aquatic Higby | Ashby Flat B 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,594 |
Jones Berkeley | S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,596 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fourth Street, CA
As of April 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fourth Street area is the $2.67 price per square foot 1337 Cornell Ave Model at 1337 Cornell Ave, Unit 2BD 1BA Upstairs Unit in the in the University Village neighborhood starting from $3,200. The second greatest value Fourth Street apartment is the 3 Beds, 1 bath Model at 2235 Bonar St starting at $3,950 with a $3.76 price per square foot in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fourth Street apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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1337 Cornell Ave, Unit 2BD 1BA Upstairs Unit | 1337 Cornell Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.67 |
2235 Bonar St | 3 Beds, 1 bath | 3BR,1BA | $3.76 |
Berkeley Park Apartments | C1-BW | 2BR,1BA | $3.79 |
Fourth and U | Shattuck | 1BR,1BA | $3.50 |
Aquatic Higby | Ashby Flat A 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $4.42 |
1219 Parker St, Unit B | 1219 Parker St | 1BR,1BA | $3.58 |
Aquatic Fourth Street | A3- 0S | Studio ,1BA | $4.63 |
Bayview Apartments | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $4.96 |
Hopkins Park Apartments | Downstairs 1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $4.59 |
1360 Hopkins St, Unit Studio | 1360 Hopkins St | Studio ,1BA | $5.00 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fourth Street Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Fourth Street?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Fourth Street is under $2,715.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fourth Street?
The cheapest apartment in Fourth Street is Fourth and U which is listed at $2,211, while the average apartment in Fourth Street costs $6,999.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Fourth Street?
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 30 regular apartments in Fourth Street 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 Fourth Street?
Cheap apartments in Fourth Street have an average cost of $1,923 which is $5,076 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fourth Street.
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