Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Gourmet Ghetto Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA from $500 (32 Rentals)

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Evans Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Evans Manor

2316 Haste StBerkeley, CA 94704
Student Housing
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2210 MLK
5 to 6 Bedroom Apartments

2210 MLK

2210 Martin Luther King Jr WayBerkeley, CA 94704
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Roosevelt
1 Bedroom Apartments

Roosevelt

2132 Roosevelt AveBerkeley, CA 94703
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2225 Hearst
4 to 6 Bedroom Apartments

2225 Hearst

2225 Hearst AveBerkeley, CA 94709
Student Housing
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2731 Durant Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

2731 Durant Ave

2731 Durant AveBerkeley, CA 94704
Student Housing
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Durant Park Apartment
Studio Apartments

Durant Park Apartment

2226-2230 Durant AveBerkeley, CA 94704
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2115 Haste St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2115 Haste St

2115 Haste StBerkeley, CA 94704
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1770 La Loma
1 Bedroom Apartments

1770 La Loma

1770 La Loma AveBerkeley, CA 94709
Student Housing
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1951 Chestnut St
Studio Apartments

1951 Chestnut St

1951 Chestnut StBerkeley, CA 94702
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2322 Haste St
Studio Apartments

2322 Haste St

2322 Haste StBerkeley, CA 94704
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2218 Haste St
Studio Apartments

2218 Haste St

2218 Haste 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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Gourmet Ghetto, Berkeley, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Gourmet Ghetto Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Gourmet Ghetto area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at SHARED & PRIVATE Dorm Style Units Available priced from $795. Bosco has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $821. Here are the most affordable Gourmet Ghetto apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
SHARED & PRIVATE Dorm Style Units Available1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$795
Bosco0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$821
Student | Identity Logan ParkSelect 143BR,3BA$849
The BerkArch D14BR,1BA$999
Spectra Southside (Student)Single Deluxe - S1BR,1BA$1,165
Rise at Berkeley0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,297
University ParkS1Studio,1BA$1,304
2731 Durant Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,395
K Street Flats2BD, 1BTH S2BR,1BA$1,488
Ace Berkeley2BR/2B - Deluxe - B102BR,2BA$1,575

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gourmet Ghetto, CA

As of April 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Gourmet Ghetto area is the $2.02 price per square foot Private Bedroom & Bathroom in 2B2B Model at RUMI at King in the in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood starting from $1,918. The second greatest value Gourmet Ghetto apartment is the C1-BW Model at Berkeley Park Apartments starting at $3,395 with a $3.79 price per square foot in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Gourmet Ghetto apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
RUMI at KingPrivate Bedroom & Bathroom in 2B2B2BR,2BA$2.02
Berkeley Park ApartmentsC1-BW2BR,1BA$3.79
2405 Fulton St2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$3.88
Garden CourtB21BR,1BA$3.74
MB Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$3.60
1110 The Alameda1110 The Alameda1BR,1BA$3.50
Americana ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$3.80
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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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Gourmet Ghetto, Berkeley, CA

Ranked #5

Among neighborhoods in Berkeley, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Gourmet Ghetto Neighborhood in Berkeley, CA

Walk Score®

97 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

91 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

66 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Gourmet Ghetto Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Gourmet Ghetto?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Gourmet Ghetto is under $1,575.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Gourmet Ghetto?

The cheapest apartment in Gourmet Ghetto is SHARED & PRIVATE Dorm Style Units Available which is listed at $795, while the average apartment in Gourmet Ghetto costs $13,995.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Gourmet Ghetto?

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 318 regular apartments in Gourmet Ghetto 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 Gourmet Ghetto?

Cheap apartments in Gourmet Ghetto have an average cost of $3,575 which is $10,420 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Gourmet Ghetto.

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