Cheap Homes for Rent in Southwest Berkeley Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA from $1,000 (7 Rentals)

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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 Helios priced from $1,100. Fourth and U has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,341. Here are the most affordable Southwest Berkeley apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Helios1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,100
Fourth and UShattuck1BR,1BA$2,341
Aquatic Fourth StreetA3- 0SStudio,1BA$2,591

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Berkeley, CA

As of May 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southwest Berkeley area is the $4.27 price per square foot 1533 Prince St Model at 1533 Prince St, Unit 1533-A Prince Street in the in the Glashaus neighborhood starting from $4,699. The second greatest value Southwest Berkeley apartment is the 3 Beds, 1 bath Model at 2235 Bonar St starting at $3,950 with a $3.76 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.
1533 Prince St, Unit 1533-A Prince Street1533 Prince St4BR,2BA$4.27
2235 Bonar St3 Beds, 1 bath3BR,1BA$3.76
1511 Derby St, Unit 1511 Derby Street1511 Derby St2BR,2BA$3.20
1219 Parker St, Unit A1219 Parker St2BR,1BA$4.07
Fourth and UShattuck1BR,1BA$3.70
Aquatic HigbyAshby Flat A 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$4.42
Bayview ApartmentsS1Studio ,1BA$5.18
Aquatic Fourth StreetA1– 0SStudio ,1BA$5.24
Acton Courtyard1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$6.41
URSA BerkeleyALPHAStudio ,1BA$7.17

Frequently Asked Questions about Southwest Berkeley

What type of rentals are currently available in Southwest Berkeley?

There are currently 446 Apartments for Rent in Southwest Berkeley, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,100 to $6,999. There are also 21 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Southwest Berkeley ranging from $1,000 to $12,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Southwest Berkeley?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Southwest Berkeley ranges from $1,000 to $12,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,280.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Southwest Berkeley?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Southwest Berkeley range from $2,625 to $6,595, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,550 to $6,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $4,699.

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