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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Berkeley Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA from $800 (18 Rentals)
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1801 Shattuck AveBerkeley, CA 94709
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Collab@Oxford
1773 Oxford StBerkeley, CA 94709
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1725 Oxford St
1725 Oxford StBerkeley, CA 94709
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1423 Oxford St
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1640 Euclid Ave
BerkeleyCA94709
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2548 Virginia St
BerkeleyCA94709
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Berkeley Park Apartments
2025 Durant AveBerkeley, CA 94704
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2125 Hearst Ave
2125 Hearst AveBerkeley, CA 94709
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1650 Oxford St
1650 Oxford StBerkeley, CA 94709
1425 Oxford St
BerkeleyCA94709
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The Village at Town Center
6410 Schmidt LnEl Cerrito, CA 94530
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North Berkeley, Berkeley, CA Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in North Berkeley?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Berkeley Studio Apartments | $2,476 | $1,297 | $3,851 |
| North Berkeley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,270 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| North Berkeley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,054 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
| North Berkeley 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,339 | $1,700 | $10,000+ |
| North Berkeley 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,690 | $1,390 | $1,990 |
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There are currently 18 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the North Berkeley Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rise at Berkeley | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,297 |
| University Park | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,304 |
| Ace Berkeley | 2BR/2B - Deluxe - B10 | 2BR,2BA | $1,575 |
| Collab@Oxford | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,795 |
| MB Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,900 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Berkeley, CA
As of April 22, 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 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 North Berkeley apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 1634 Milvia | Three Bedroom | 3BR,1BA | $4.17 |
| Berkeley Park Apartments | C1-BW | 2BR,1BA | $3.79 |
| University Park | B3 | 2BR,1BA | $4.82 |
| Garden Court | B2 | 1BR,1BA | $3.74 |
| MB Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.60 |
| 2125 Hearst Ave | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.88 |
| 1733 Grant St | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $4.62 |
| 2025 Francisco St. | 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $4.99 |
| Bayview Apartments | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $4.96 |
| Rise at Berkeley | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $3.50 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleNorth Berkeley, Berkeley, CA
Ranked #23
Among neighborhoods in Berkeley, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North Berkeley Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in North Berkeley?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in North Berkeley is under $2,700.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in North Berkeley?
The cheapest apartment in North Berkeley is MB Apartments which is listed at $1,900, while the average apartment in North Berkeley costs $4,850.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in North Berkeley?
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 154 regular apartments in North Berkeley 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 North Berkeley?
Cheap apartments in North Berkeley have an average cost of $2,546 which is $2,304 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Berkeley.
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