Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Berkeley Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA from $500 (40 Rentals)

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Evans Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Evans Manor

2316 Haste StBerkeley, CA 94704
Student Housing
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Oregon Park Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Oregon Park Apartments

1425 Oregon StBerkeley, CA 94702
Senior Living
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Roosevelt
1 Bedroom Apartments

Roosevelt

2132 Roosevelt AveBerkeley, CA 94703
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2210 MLK
5 to 6 Bedroom Apartments

2210 MLK

2210 Martin Luther King Jr WayBerkeley, CA 94704
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2715 Dwight
2 to 6 Bedroom Apartments

2715 Dwight

2715 Dwight WayBerkeley, CA 94704
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2618 College
1 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

2618 College

2618 College AveBerkeley, CA 94704
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2620 Regent
4 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

2620 Regent

2620 Regent StBerkeley, CA 94704
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2731 Durant Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

2731 Durant Ave

2731 Durant AveBerkeley, CA 94704
Student Housing
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Durant Park Apartment
Studio Apartments

Durant Park Apartment

2226-2230 Durant AveBerkeley, CA 94704
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2115 Haste St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2115 Haste St

2115 Haste StBerkeley, CA 94704
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2437 Warring St
Studio Apartments

2437 Warring St

2437 Warring StBerkeley, CA 94704
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2322 Haste St
Studio Apartments

2322 Haste St

2322 Haste StBerkeley, CA 94704
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2218 Haste St
Studio Apartments

2218 Haste St

2218 Haste StBerkeley, CA 94704
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Hillegas Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hillegas Apartments

2530 Hillegass AveBerkeley, CA 94704
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2227 Carleton St
3 Bedroom Apartments

2227 Carleton St

2227 Carleton StBerkeley, CA 94704
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6605 Shattuck Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

6605 Shattuck Ave

6605 Shattuck AveOakland, CA 94609
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South Berkeley, Berkeley, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Berkeley Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Berkeley area of San Francisco, CA is a 3 Beds unit found at Student | Identity Logan Park priced from $849. The Berk has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $999. Here are the most affordable South Berkeley apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Student | Identity Logan ParkSelect 143BR,3BA$849
The BerkArch D14BR,1BA$999
SHARED & PRIVATE Dorm Style Units Available1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,000
Helios1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,100
Spectra Southside (Student)Single Deluxe - S1BR,1BA$1,165
The Harmony CollectiveSuite A - Unfurnished Room - Shared Bathroom1BR,$1,200
Aquatic @ U0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,255
Rise at Berkeley0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,297
2731 Durant Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,395
K Street Flats2BD, 1BTH S2BR,1BA$1,488

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Berkeley, CA

As of April 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Berkeley area is the $3.20 price per square foot 1511 Derby St Model at 1511 Derby St, Unit 1511 Derby Street in the in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood starting from $3,200. The second greatest value South Berkeley apartment is the 2B2B Private Bedroom & Bathroom Model at RUMI at King starting at $1,918 with a $2.02 price per square foot in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Berkeley apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1511 Derby St, Unit 1511 Derby Street1511 Derby St2BR,2BA$3.20
RUMI at King2B2B Private Bedroom & Bathroom2BR,2BA$2.02
Berkeley Park ApartmentsC1-BW2BR,1BA$3.12
Piedmont Palace3 Beds, 2 Baths3BR,2BA$2.10
1533 Harmon StBottom Floor 2BR Apartment2BR,1BA$3.12
1632 Prince St, Unit B1632 Prince St2BR,1BA$3.33
2211 Carleton St1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.98
Hub BancroftStudio DStudio ,1BA$3.28
SHARED & PRIVATE Dorm Style Units Available1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.38
Aquatic @ U0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$3.28

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Berkeley, Berkeley, CA

Ranked #1

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the South Berkeley Neighborhood in Berkeley, CA

Walk Score®

93 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

94 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

65 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Berkeley Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in South Berkeley?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Berkeley is under $1,488.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Berkeley?

The cheapest apartment in South Berkeley is SHARED & PRIVATE Dorm Style Units Available which is listed at $1,000, while the average apartment in South Berkeley costs $17,995.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Berkeley?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 339 regular apartments in South Berkeley that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in South Berkeley?

Cheap apartments in South Berkeley have an average cost of $3,129 which is $14,866 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Berkeley.

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