Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Berkeley Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA from $1,100 (9 Rentals)

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Oregon Park Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Oregon Park Apartments

1425 Oregon StBerkeley, CA 94702
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Viewpoint
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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651 Addison StBerkeley, CA 94710
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1176 University
Studio Apartments

1176 University

1176 University AveBerkeley, CA 94702
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1951 Chestnut St
Studio Apartments

1951 Chestnut St

1951 Chestnut StBerkeley, CA 94702
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1626-1654 Dwight Way
1 Bedroom Apartments

1626-1654 Dwight Way

1626-1654 Dwight WayBerkeley, CA 94703
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1590 Oregon St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1590 Oregon St

1590 Oregon StBerkeley, CA 94703
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Cheapest Available Southwest Berkeley Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southwest Berkeley area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 1590 Oregon St priced from $1,995. Fourth and U has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,211. Here are the most affordable Southwest Berkeley apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1590 Oregon St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,995
Fourth and UShattuck1BR,1BA$2,211
Aquatic HigbyAshby Flat B 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,594

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Berkeley, CA

As of April 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southwest 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 Southwest Berkeley apartment is the C1-BW Model at Berkeley Park Apartments starting at $3,395 with a $3.79 price per square foot in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southwest 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
Berkeley Park ApartmentsC1-BW2BR,1BA$3.79
2510 Bancroft Way3 Bedroom 1 Bath3BR,1BA$5.76
1269 Alcatraz Avenue, Unit A1269 Alcatraz Avenue1BR,1BA$3.62
Fourth and UShattuck1BR,1BA$3.50
Aquatic HigbyAshby Flat A 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$5.34
1219 Parker St, Unit B1219 Parker St1BR,1BA$3.58
Aquatic Fourth StreetA3- 0SStudio ,1BA$4.71
1590 Oregon St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$3.63
Bayview ApartmentsS1Studio ,1BA$4.96

Getting Around the Southwest Berkeley Neighborhood in Berkeley, CA

Walk Score®

91 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

95 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

58 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southwest Berkeley Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Southwest Berkeley?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Southwest Berkeley is at Aquatic Fourth Street listed at $2,595.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Southwest Berkeley Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Southwest Berkeley Apartment is $1,995 at 1590 Oregon St.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Southwest Berkeley Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Southwest Berkeley is starting from $3,195 at URSA Berkeley.

What is the most affordable Southwest Berkeley Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Southwest Berkeley Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Bayview Apartments and starts from $4,565.

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