Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Berkeley Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA from $800 (18 Rentals)

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1770 La Loma
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1770 La Loma

1770 La Loma AveBerkeley, CA 94709
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2119 Hearst Ave
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2119 Hearst Ave

2119 Hearst AveBerkeley, CA 94709
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North Berkeley, Berkeley, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available North Berkeley Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the North Berkeley area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at Rise at Berkeley priced from $1,297. University Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,304. Here are the most affordable North Berkeley apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Rise at Berkeley0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,297
University ParkS1Studio,1BA$1,304
Ace Berkeley2BR/2B - Deluxe - B102BR,2BA$1,575
The Village at Town CenterThe SonataStudio,1BA$1,620
Collab@OxfordStudioStudio,1BA$1,795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Berkeley, CA

As of May 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the North Berkeley area is the $4.17 price per square foot Three Bedroom Model at 1634 Milvia in the in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood starting from $3,750. The second greatest value North Berkeley apartment is the B3 Model at University Park starting at $3,899 with a $4.59 price per square foot in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Berkeley apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1634 MilviaThree Bedroom3BR,1BA$4.17
University ParkB32BR,1BA$4.59
1729 Arch Street2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$5.12
Garden CourtB21BR,1BA$3.74
MB Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$3.33
2125 Hearst Ave1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.88
2025 Francisco St.2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$4.99
1385 Shattuck Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$4.39
The Village at Town CenterThe SonataStudio ,1BA$4.22
Rise at Berkeley0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$3.50

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
North Berkeley, Berkeley, CA

Ranked #23

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 North Berkeley Neighborhood in Berkeley, CA

Walk Score®

92 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

86 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

65 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North Berkeley Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in North Berkeley?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in North Berkeley is at Rise at Berkeley listed at $1,297.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom North Berkeley Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom North Berkeley Apartment is $1,850 at MB Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom North Berkeley Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in North Berkeley is starting from $1,575 at Ace Berkeley.

What is the most affordable North Berkeley Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap North Berkeley Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Collab@Oxford and starts from $3,395.

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