Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Berkeley Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA from $900 (17 Rentals)

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1709 Shattuck Ave.
$1,6091 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for RentAvailable Now

1709 Shattuck Ave.

Berkeley, CA 94709
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1770 La Loma
from $1,6501 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 8, 2025

1770 La Loma

1770 La Loma AveBerkeley, CA 94709
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2070 University Avenue
from $1,6951 Bedroom Apartments

2070 University Avenue

2070 University AveBerkeley, CA 94704
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1725 Oxford St
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from $1,800Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1725 Oxford St

1725 Oxford StBerkeley, CA 94709
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MB Apartments
from $1,9001 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

MB Apartments

1945 Berkeley WayBerkeley, CA 94704
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1385 Shattuck Ave
from $1,9951 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

1385 Shattuck Ave

1385 Shattuck AveBerkeley, CA 94709
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2119 Hearst Ave
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from $1,995Studio Apartments

2119 Hearst Ave

2119 Hearst AveBerkeley, CA 94709
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2317 Hearst Ave
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from $2,195Studio Apartments

2317 Hearst Ave

2317 Hearst AveBerkeley, CA 94709
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1634 Oxford St
from $2,2001 Bedroom Apartments

1634 Oxford St

1634 Oxford StBerkeley, CA 94709
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2117 Rose St
from $2,2001 Bedroom Apartments

2117 Rose St

2117 Rose StBerkeley, CA 94709
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1818 Walnut St
from $2,2951 Bedroom Apartments

1818 Walnut St

1818 Walnut StBerkeley, 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 $997. 1385 Shattuck Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,995. 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$997
1385 Shattuck Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,995
Aquatic AshbyTraditional 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,173
Hub Bancroft-OldStudio GStudio,1BA$2,550
Stadium Place ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$2,595

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Berkeley, CA

As of January 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the North Berkeley area is the $4.00 price per square foot 2BR/1.0BA Model at 1514 Walnut Street in the in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood starting from $6,000. The second greatest value North Berkeley apartment is the 2517 Cedar St Model at 2517 Cedar St, Unit Berkeley 2BR 1.5 bath starting at $3,000 with a $2.00 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.
1514 Walnut Street2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$4.00
2517 Cedar St, Unit Berkeley 2BR 1.5 bath2517 Cedar St2BR,1.5BA$2.00
Aquatic Fourth StreetA3- 2A2BR,2BA$4.21
FOUND Study Downtown BerkeleyB42BR,2BA$1.61
1721 Berkeley Way, Unit Berkeley1721 Berkeley Way2BR,1BA$3.95
Garden CourtB21BR,1BA$3.74
1722 Walnut St, Unit 61722 Walnut St1BR,1BA$4.30
Aquatic AshbyFlat A 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.81
1385 Shattuck Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.99
Rise at Berkeley0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.69

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
North Berkeley, Berkeley, CA

Ranked #19

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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 $997.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom North Berkeley Apartment is $1,995 at 1385 Shattuck Ave.

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 $2,700 at 1622 Milvia St.

What is the most affordable North Berkeley Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap North Berkeley Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 1634 Milvia and starts from $3,900.

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