Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Berkeley Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA from $1,100 (17 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

Viewpoint

651 Addison StBerkeley, CA 94710
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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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1626-1654 Dwight Way
1 Bedroom Apartments

1626-1654 Dwight Way

1626-1654 Dwight WayBerkeley, CA 94703
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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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West Berkeley, Berkeley, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Berkeley Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West 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 $2,211. Here are the most affordable West Berkeley apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Helios1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,100
Fourth and UShattuck1BR,1BA$2,211
Hopkins Park ApartmentsUpstairs 1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2,295
Aquatic Fourth StreetA3- 0SStudio,1BA$2,591
Jones BerkeleyS1Studio,1BA$2,596

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Berkeley, CA

As of April 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Berkeley area is the $3.76 price per square foot 3 Beds, 1 bath Model at 2235 Bonar St in the in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood starting from $3,950. The second greatest value West Berkeley apartment is the 1511 Derby St Model at 1511 Derby St, Unit 1511 Derby Street starting at $3,200 with a $3.20 price per square foot in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Berkeley apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
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$3.50
Aquatic Fourth StreetA3- 0SStudio ,1BA$4.65
Bayview ApartmentsS1Studio ,1BA$4.96
Acton Courtyard1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$6.41
Hopkins Park ApartmentsDownstairs 1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$4.59
Jones BerkeleyS1Studio ,1BA$5.32
URSA BerkeleyALPHAStudio ,1BA$7.17

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West Berkeley, Berkeley, CA

Ranked #17

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Berkeley Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in West Berkeley?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Berkeley is under $2,795.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Berkeley?

The cheapest apartment in West Berkeley is Helios which is listed at $1,100, while the average apartment in West Berkeley costs $6,999.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Berkeley?

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 28 regular apartments in West Berkeley 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 West Berkeley?

Cheap apartments in West Berkeley have an average cost of $2,227 which is $4,772 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Berkeley.

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