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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1337 Cornell Ave, Unit 2BD 1BA Upstairs Unit1337 Cornell Ave2BR,1BA$2.67
1909 Tenth St1909 Tenth St2BR,1BA$4.15
Fourth and UShattuck1BR,1BA$3.57
Aquatic Fourth StreetA3- 0SStudio ,1BA$4.83
1243 Allston Way1243 Allston Way1BR,1BA$4.54
Bayview ApartmentsS1Studio ,1BA$4.96
Hopkins Park ApartmentsDownstairs 1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$4.59
Jones BerkeleyS1Studio ,1BA$5.32
1360 Hopkins St, Unit Studio1360 Hopkins StStudio ,1BA$5.00
The Village at Town CenterThe DolceStudio ,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.

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