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Northwest Berkeley, Berkeley, CA Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwest Berkeley, CA

As of May 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Northwest Berkeley area is the $3.70 price per square foot Shattuck Model at Fourth and U in the in the West Berkeley neighborhood starting from $2,341. The second greatest value Northwest Berkeley apartment is the S1 Model at Bayview Apartments starting at $2,835 with a $5.18 price per square foot in the MacArthur Maze neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Northwest Berkeley apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Fourth and UShattuck1BR,1BA$3.70
Bayview ApartmentsS1Studio ,1BA$5.18
Aquatic Fourth StreetA1– 0SStudio ,1BA$5.24
Acton Courtyard1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$6.41
Jones BerkeleyS1Studio ,1BA$4.91
URSA BerkeleyALPHAStudio ,1BA$7.17
The Village at Town CenterThe SonataStudio ,1BA$4.38
B28SAStudio ,1BA$7.97

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Frequently Asked Questions about Northwest Berkeley

What type of rentals are currently available in Northwest Berkeley?

There are currently 264 Apartments for Rent in Northwest Berkeley, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,595 to $6,999. There are also 17 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Northwest Berkeley ranging from $1,650 to $12,500.

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 $1,650 to $12,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,193.

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