
Cheap Homes for Rent in Northwest Berkeley Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA from $1,700 (2 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent a home in Northwest Berkeley?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Northwest Berkeley 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,322 | $2,700 | $3,800 |
Northwest Berkeley 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,240 | $2,275 | $3,895 |
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There are currently 2 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Northwest Berkeley Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA.
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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwest Berkeley, CA
As of April 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Northwest Berkeley area is the $2.67 price per square foot 1337 Cornell Ave Model at 1337 Cornell Ave, Unit 2BD 1BA Upstairs Unit in the in the University Village neighborhood starting from $3,200. The second greatest value Northwest Berkeley apartment is the 1909 Tenth St Model at 1909 Tenth St starting at $2,700 with a $4.15 price per square foot in the University Village neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Northwest Berkeley apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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1337 Cornell Ave, Unit 2BD 1BA Upstairs Unit | 1337 Cornell Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.67 |
1909 Tenth St | 1909 Tenth St | 2BR,1BA | $4.15 |
Fourth and U | Shattuck | 1BR,1BA | $3.57 |
Aquatic Fourth Street | A3- 0S | Studio ,1BA | $4.83 |
1243 Allston Way | 1243 Allston Way | 1BR,1BA | $4.54 |
Bayview Apartments | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $4.96 |
Hopkins Park Apartments | Downstairs 1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $4.59 |
Jones Berkeley | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $5.32 |
1360 Hopkins St, Unit Studio | 1360 Hopkins St | Studio ,1BA | $5.00 |
The Village at Town Center | The Dolce | Studio ,1BA | $5.15 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Northwest Berkeley
What type of rentals are currently available in Northwest Berkeley?
There are currently 266 Apartments for Rent in Northwest Berkeley, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,665 to $7,199. There are also 10 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Northwest Berkeley ranging from $1,795 to $3,895.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Northwest Berkeley?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Northwest Berkeley ranges from $1,795 to $3,895 with an average monthly rent of $2,784.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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