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Cheapest Available Berkeley Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Berkeley, CA is a 3 Beds unit found at Student | Identity Logan Park in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood priced from $849. The Berk in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $999. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Berkeley apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Student | Identity Logan ParkSelect 143BR,3BA$849
The BerkArch D14BR,1BA$999
SHARED & PRIVATE Dorm Style Units Available1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,000
Helios1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,100
Spectra Southside (Student)Single Deluxe - S1BR,1BA$1,165
The Harmony CollectiveSuite A - Unfurnished Room - Shared Bathroom1BR,$1,200
Aquatic @ U0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,255
Rise at Berkeley0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,297
University ParkS1Studio,1BA$1,304
2731 Durant Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,395

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Berkeley, CA

As of April 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Berkeley area is the $2.35 price per square foot 2804 Adeline St Model at 2804 Adeline St in the in the West Oakland neighborhood starting from $3,050. The second greatest value Berkeley apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at Updated Unit In the Heart of Temescal starting at $2,795 with a $2.79 price per square foot in the Shafter neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Berkeley apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2804 Adeline St2804 Adeline St2BR,2BA$2.35
Updated Unit In the Heart of Temescal2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.79
3319 West St, Unit 3319 West3319 West St2BR,2BA$2.50
3301 Santa Clara Ave, Unit 13301 Santa Clara Ave2BR,1BA$2.65
RUMI at King2B2B Private Bedroom & Bathroom2BR,2BA$2.02
5303 Panama Ave, Unit 53035303 Panama Ave2BR,1BA$2.82
Piedmont Palace3 Beds, 2 Baths3BR,2BA$2.10
Grand at Rockridge (FKA Pleasant Valley Apts)A2AR 1x11BR,1BA$2.61
3301 Telegraph Ave3041BR,1BA$2.15
SHARED & PRIVATE Dorm Style Units Available1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.38

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Frequently Asked Questions about Berkeley

What type of rentals are currently available in Berkeley?

There are currently 3666 Apartments for Rent in Berkeley, CA with pricing that ranges from $780 to $17,995. There are also 172 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Berkeley ranging from $995 to $13,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Berkeley?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Berkeley ranges from $995 to $13,500 with an average monthly rent of $6,058.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Berkeley?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Berkeley range from $849 to $9,469, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,800 to $7,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $999.

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