
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Berkeley Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA from $800 (18 Rentals)
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1810 Euclid Ave
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Collab@Oxford

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1423 Oxford St

1640 Euclid Ave

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2125 Hearst Ave
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North Berkeley, Berkeley, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in North Berkeley?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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North Berkeley Studio Apartments | $2,435 | $1,297 | $3,683 |
North Berkeley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,910 | $850 | $4,000 |
North Berkeley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,886 | $1,500 | $6,763 |
North Berkeley 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,374 | $1,700 | $9,469 |
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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 |
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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 |
The Village at Town Center | The Sonata | Studio,1BA | $1,620 |
Collab@Oxford | Studio | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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1634 Milvia | Three Bedroom | 3BR,1BA | $4.17 |
University Park | B3 | 2BR,1BA | $4.59 |
1729 Arch Street | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $5.12 |
Garden Court | B2 | 1BR,1BA | $3.74 |
MB Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.33 |
2125 Hearst Ave | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.88 |
2025 Francisco St. | 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $4.99 |
1385 Shattuck Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $4.39 |
The Village at Town Center | The Sonata | Studio ,1BA | $4.22 |
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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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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