Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southside Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA from $1,000 (5 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southside?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Southside Studio Apartments | $2,397 | $1,495 | $3,400 |
Southside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,656 | $1,395 | $3,495 |
Southside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,857 | $1,075 | $4,895 |
Southside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,685 | $1,285 | $6,795 |
Southside 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,390 | $2,085 | $6,795 |
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Cheapest Available Southside Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southside area of San Francisco, CA is a 3 Beds unit found at Piedmont Palace priced from $1,733. B28 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,695. Here are the most affordable Southside apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Piedmont Palace | 3 Beds, 2 Baths | 3BR,2BA | $1,733 |
B28 | SA | Studio,1BA | $2,695 |
Bayview Apartments | S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,715 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southside, CA
As of April 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southside area is the $5.80 price per square foot 4 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms Model at Vero Hills Apartments in the in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood starting from $6,795. The second greatest value Southside apartment is the 2614 Warring Street Model at 2614 Warring Street, Unit 5 starting at $3,800 with a $4.19 price per square foot in the Telegraph Avenue neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southside apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Vero Hills Apartments | 4 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms | 4BR,2BA | $5.80 |
2614 Warring Street, Unit 5 | 2614 Warring Street | 2BR,2BA | $4.19 |
Berkeley Park Apartments | C1-BW | 2BR,1BA | $3.79 |
2510 Bancroft Way | 3 Bedroom 1 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $5.76 |
Piedmont Palace | 3 Beds, 2 Baths | 3BR,2BA | $2.10 |
2737 Dwight Way, Unit #37A | 2737 Dwight Way | 2BR,1BA | $5.20 |
Bayview Apartments | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $4.96 |
URSA Berkeley | ALPHA | Studio ,1BA | $7.17 |
B28 | SA | Studio ,1BA | $7.97 |
The Durant (new) | Studio S1 | Studio ,1BA | $5.15 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouthside, Berkeley, CA
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Among neighborhoods in Berkeley, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Southside Neighborhood in Berkeley, CA
Walk Score®
78 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
61 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
58 / 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 Southside Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Southside?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Southside is under $6,795.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southside?
The cheapest apartment in Southside is URSA Berkeley which is listed at $2,795, while the average apartment in Southside costs $13,500.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southside?
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 36 regular apartments in Southside 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 Southside?
Cheap apartments in Southside have an average cost of $3,340 which is $10,160 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southside.
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