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Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the West Berkeley Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA from $1,595 (11 Rentals)
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West Berkeley, Berkeley, CA Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Berkeley?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
West Berkeley Studio Apartments | $2,402 | $1,595 | $3,525 |
| West Berkeley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,796 | $1,100 | $4,018 |
| West Berkeley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,871 | $1,665 | $5,663 |
| West Berkeley 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,861 | $2,500 | $6,595 |
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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 Aquatic Fourth Street which is listed at $2,591, 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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