
Cheap Homes for Rent in West Berkeley Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA from $1,600 (2 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent a home in West Berkeley?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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West Berkeley 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,339 | $2,710 | $3,800 |
West Berkeley 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,430 | $2,275 | $4,000 |
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There are currently 2 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the West Berkeley Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA.
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Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Berkeley, CA
As of April 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Berkeley area is the $3.20 price per square foot 1511 Derby St Model at 1511 Derby St, Unit 1511 Derby Street in the in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood starting from $3,200. The second greatest value West Berkeley apartment is the C1-BW Model at Berkeley Park Apartments starting at $3,395 with a $3.79 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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1511 Derby St, Unit 1511 Derby Street | 1511 Derby St | 2BR,2BA | $3.20 |
Berkeley Park Apartments | C1-BW | 2BR,1BA | $3.79 |
Fourth and U | Shattuck | 1BR,1BA | $3.50 |
1219 Parker St, Unit B | 1219 Parker St | 1BR,1BA | $3.58 |
Aquatic Fourth Street | A3- 0S | Studio ,1BA | $4.71 |
1590 Oregon St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $3.63 |
Bayview Apartments | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $4.96 |
Hopkins Park Apartments | Downstairs 1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $4.59 |
Jones Berkeley | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $5.32 |
1360 Hopkins St, Unit Studio | 1360 Hopkins St | Studio ,1BA | $5.00 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about West Berkeley
What type of rentals are currently available in West Berkeley?
There are currently 513 Apartments for Rent in West Berkeley, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,700 to $7,186. There are also 18 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in West Berkeley ranging from $1,695 to $4,000.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in West Berkeley?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in West Berkeley ranges from $1,695 to $4,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,834.
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