Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southside Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA from $1,000 (4 Rentals)

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12 Panoramic
2 to 6 Bedroom Apartments

12 Panoramic

12 Panoramic WayBerkeley, CA 94704

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2437 Warring St
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2437 Warring St

2437 Warring StBerkeley, CA 94704
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Southside, Berkeley, CA Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southside, CA

As of May 08, 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 $3,280 with a $3.62 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Vero Hills Apartments4 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms4BR,2BA$5.80
2614 Warring Street, Unit 52614 Warring Street2BR,2BA$3.62
2737 Dwight Way, Unit #37A2737 Dwight Way2BR,1BA$4.93
The Durant (new)2x12BR,1BA$2.97
Bayview ApartmentsS1Studio ,1BA$5.18
URSA BerkeleyBETA 41BR,1BA$6.88
B28SAStudio ,1BA$7.97

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Southside, Berkeley, CA

Ranked #16

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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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

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southside Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southside?

The cheapest apartment in Southside is URSA Berkeley which is listed at $2,695, 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 24 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 $4,575 which is $8,925 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southside.

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