Cheap Homes for Rent in Southwest Berkeley Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA from $1,300 (6 Rentals)

How Many Bedrooms?Done
Select your price rangeDone
By AmenitiesDone
By Community TypeDone
Features and AvailabilityDone
Done

Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Southwest Berkeley area of Berkeley.

San Francisco's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

Learn about San Francisco and the best places to live with original content written by our San Francisco, CA Local Expert Shannon Hilson

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 $2,259. 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$2,259
Aquatic HigbyHigby A51BR,1BA$2,567

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Berkeley, CA

As of March 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southwest Berkeley area is the $2.87 price per square foot 1313 65th St Model at 1313 65th St in the in the Glashaus neighborhood starting from $3,745. The second greatest value Southwest Berkeley apartment is the 1269 Alcatraz Avenue Model at 1269 Alcatraz Avenue, Unit A starting at $2,350 with a $3.62 price per square foot in the Glashaus 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.
1313 65th St1313 65th St2BR,2.5BA$2.87
1269 Alcatraz Avenue, Unit A1269 Alcatraz Avenue1BR,1BA$3.62
Fourth and UShattuck1BR,1BA$3.57
1219 Parker St, Unit B1219 Parker St1BR,1BA$3.58
1513 Derby St, Unit 1513B1513 Derby St1BR,1BA$3.83
1590 Oregon St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$3.63
Bayview ApartmentsS1Studio ,1BA$4.96
Aquatic Fourth StreetA1 0SStudio ,1BA$5.18
Aquatic HigbyAshby Studio Max1BR,1BA$6.39
1122UStudioStudio ,1BA$6.11

Frequently Asked Questions about Southwest Berkeley

What type of rentals are currently available in Southwest Berkeley?

There are currently 447 Apartments for Rent in Southwest Berkeley, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,665 to $7,199. There are also 21 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Southwest Berkeley ranging from $1,395 to $8,000.

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 $1,395 to $8,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,871.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

decorative image for A San Francisco Local Expert’s Guide to the Top Budget-Friendly Bay Area Neighborhoods to Rent article

A San Francisco Local Expert’s Guide to the Top Budget-Friendly Bay Area Neighborhoods to Rent

Written by: Shannon Hilson

If you’re anything like me, the thought of San Francisco is synonymous with concepts like creativity, character, and quirky local style.

decorative image for Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money article

Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

decorative image for Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs article

Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

decorative image for Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting article

Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.