Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Berkeley Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA from $500 (31 Rentals)
Explore the Best Cheap Apartments in South Berkeley area of Berkeley for Renters Looking for a Great Deal on Lower Cost Rent for the Area.
Historic-Charming Apartment Steps from the South Side of Campus
2438 Haste St, Unit 2438 Haste Private Room
2126 Dwight Way
2020 Kittredge St
2818 Telegraph Ave
2813 Shattuck Ave
Evans Manor
Student | Identity Logan Park
Roosevelt
2731 Durant Ave
California Apartments
Durant Park Apartment
Bishop Berkeley Apartments
2115 Haste St
2070 University Avenue
2437 Warring St
The Riviera
2322 Haste St
2218 Haste St
Hillegas Apartments
2227 Carleton St
6433 Telegraph Apartments
6605 Shattuck Ave
South Berkeley, Berkeley, CA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Berkeley?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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South Berkeley Studio Apartments | $3,073 | $997 | $10,000+ |
South Berkeley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,717 | $575 | $10,000+ |
South Berkeley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,958 | $799 | $10,000+ |
South Berkeley 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,677 | $849 | $9,730 |
South Berkeley 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,441 | $999 | $10,000+ |
South Berkeley 5 Bedroom Apartments | $10,606 | $7,495 | $10,000+ |
South Berkeley 6 Bedroom Apartments | $8,798 | $1,155 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 31 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South Berkeley Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA.
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Cheapest Available South Berkeley Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Berkeley area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at SHARED & PRIVATE Dorm Style Units Available priced from $795. Student | Identity Logan Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $849. Here are the most affordable South Berkeley apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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SHARED & PRIVATE Dorm Style Units Available | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
Student | Identity Logan Park | Select 14 | 3BR,3BA | $849 |
Rise at Berkeley | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $997 |
The Kittredge | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $999 |
Spectra Southside (Student) | Single | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
The Berk | Arch D1 | 4BR,1BA | $999 |
Roosevelt | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
Aquatic @ U | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,255 |
2731 Durant Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Berkeley, CA
As of January 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Berkeley area is the $0.81 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at The Kittredge in the in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood starting from $999. The second greatest value South Berkeley apartment is the 2438 Haste St Model at 2438 Haste St, Unit 2438 Haste Private Room starting at $1,250 with a $1.04 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Kittredge | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $0.81 |
2438 Haste St, Unit 2438 Haste Private Room | 2438 Haste St | 4BR,2BA | $1.04 |
Parker Villa Apartments | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $3.00 |
454 Alcatraz Ave, Unit B | 454 Alcatraz Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.59 |
FOUND Study Downtown Berkeley | B4 | 2BR,2BA | $1.61 |
2015 Haste St. | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.25 |
RUMI at King | Shared 1B1B | 1BR,1BA | $1.91 |
SHARED & PRIVATE Dorm Style Units Available | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.89 |
Rise at Berkeley | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $2.69 |
Aquatic @ U | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $3.39 |
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Best Local Schools in South Berkeley, Berkeley, CA
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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
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 South Berkeley Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in South Berkeley?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in South Berkeley is at Rise at Berkeley listed at $997.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Berkeley Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Berkeley Apartment is $795 at SHARED & PRIVATE Dorm Style Units Available.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South Berkeley Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Berkeley is starting from $999 at The Kittredge.
What is the most affordable South Berkeley Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap South Berkeley Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Student | Identity Logan Park and starts from $849.
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