Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Village Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA from $900 (12 Rentals)

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1176 University
Studio Apartments

1176 University

1176 University AveBerkeley, CA 94702
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1613 6th St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1613 6th St

1613 6th StBerkeley, CA 94710
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1951 Chestnut St
Studio Apartments

1951 Chestnut St

1951 Chestnut StBerkeley, CA 94702
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The Parc at 1300
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Parc at 1300

1300 Delaware StBerkeley, CA 94702
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1301 Gilman St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1301 Gilman St

1301 Gilman StAlbany, CA 94706
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1213 San Pablo Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1213 San Pablo Ave

1213 San Pablo AveAlbany, CA 94706
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University Village, Berkeley, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available University Village Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the University Village area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at 1176 University priced from $1,550. The Parc at 1300 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,195. Here are the most affordable University Village apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1176 University0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,550
The Parc at 1300The Garden1BR,1BA$2,195
Hopkins Park ApartmentsUpstairs 1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2,295
Jones BerkeleyS1Studio,1BA$2,446
Aquatic Fourth StreetA3- 0SStudio,1BA$2,595

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Village, CA

As of March 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the University Village area is the $3.93 price per square foot 5 Bedroom, 4 Bath Townhome Model at 1122U in the in the University Village neighborhood starting from $7,199. The second greatest value University Village apartment is the 1A Model at Metro 510 starting at $2,800 with a $3.31 price per square foot in the Midtown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for University Village apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1122U5 Bedroom, 4 Bath Townhome5BR,4BA$3.93
Metro 5101A1BR,1BA$3.31
The Artisan112BR,1BA$5.51
1176 University0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.07
FOUND Study Southside BerkeleyPrivate Room in 2 bed/1 bath (Immediate)2BR,1BA$2.46
Aquatic Fourth StreetA3- 0SStudio ,1BA$4.66
The Parc at 1300The Garden1BR,1BA$4.39
Hopkins Park ApartmentsDownstairs 1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$4.59
Jones BerkeleyS1Studio ,1BA$5.01
Hillside VillageS1Studio ,1BA$6.80

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
University Village, Berkeley, CA

Ranked #14

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University Village Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in University Village?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in University Village is at 1176 University listed at $1,550.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom University Village Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom University Village Apartment is $2,195 at The Parc at 1300.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom University Village Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in University Village is starting from $2,895 at Hopkins Park Apartments.

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