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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southside Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA from $1,000 (6 Rentals)
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from $2,095Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available May 1
Berkeley Park Apartments
2025 Durant AveBerkeley, CA 94704
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Southside, Berkeley, CA Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southside?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southside Studio Apartments | $2,470 | $1,495 | $2,950 |
| Southside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,839 | $1,395 | $3,570 |
| Southside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,213 | $1,075 | $4,980 |
| Southside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,091 | $1,285 | $6,995 |
| Southside 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,158 | $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. Aquatic Fourth Street has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,595. Here are the most affordable Southside apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piedmont Palace | 3 Beds, 2 Baths | 3BR,2BA | $1,733 |
| Aquatic Fourth Street | A3- 0S | Studio,1BA | $2,595 |
| URSA Berkeley | ALPHA | Studio,1BA | $2,695 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southside, CA
As of March 28, 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 2737 Dwight Way Model at 2737 Dwight Way, Unit 39B starting at $4,650 with a $4.89 price per square foot in the Downtown Berkeley 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vero Hills Apartments | 4 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms | 4BR,2BA | $5.80 |
| 2737 Dwight Way, Unit 39B | 2737 Dwight Way | 2BR,2BA | $4.89 |
| Piedmont Palace | 3 Beds, 2 Baths | 3BR,2BA | $2.10 |
| 2510 Bancroft Way | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $6.99 |
| Aquatic Fourth Street | A3- 0S | Studio ,1BA | $4.66 |
| Bayview Apartments | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $4.96 |
| URSA Berkeley | BETA 4 | 1BR,1BA | $7.13 |
| B28 | SA | Studio ,1BA | $7.97 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouthside, Berkeley, CA
Ranked #11
Among neighborhoods in Berkeley, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet 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?
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- 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 $4,095.
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 $13,995.
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 35 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 $3,384 which is $10,611 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southside.
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