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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Berkeley, CA

Cheap Apartments for Rent in Berkeley, CA. 88 Rentals Available
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Apartments Under $200

  • Studio $100+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    1620 SAN PABLO AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94702

Apartments Under $300

  • 8 units available
    Studio $250
    5 bd $1,789+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    3.5 (9)
    2550 Regent Street, Berkeley, CA 94704
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Apartments Under $1,000

Apartments Under $1,200

  • Only 3 units left
    1 bd $1,150+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    1831-1835 Harmon Street, Berkeley, CA 94703
    Apply online • In unit laundry • Dishwasher

Apartments Under $1,300

  • 1 bd $1,250
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    1520 Summit Road, Berkeley, CA 94708
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Apartments Under $1,900

  • 1 bd $1,800
    3 bd $2,950+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    3.5 (2)
    6605 Shattuck Avenue, Oakland, CA 94609
  • Rent specials
    Studio $1,895+
    1 bd $2,395+
    2 bd $2,895+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    3.5 (3)
    2333 Channing Way, Berkeley, CA 94704
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • 1 bd $1,995
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    3.5 (4)
    2923 Florence St., Berkeley, CA 94705
  • 1 bd $1,995+
    2 bd $2,350
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    5385 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94618
    Pet friendly
  • Rent specials 11 units available
    Studio $2,020+
    1 bd $2,100+
    2 bd $3,505
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4700 Adeline Street, Emeryville, CA 94608
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
  • New units available 8 units available
    Studio $2,115+
    1 bd $2,455+
    2 bd $2,925
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    3.5 (37)
    3900 Adeline Street, Emeryville, CA 94608
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Patio/Balcony
  • Rent specials 4 units available
    Studio $2,195
    1 bd $3,095
    Base rent Income restricted
    Verified Listing

    5.0 (1)
    2650 Telegraph Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94704
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • 6 units available
    Studio $2,214
    1 bd $2,609
    2 bd $2,705+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (33)
    3250 Hollis St, Oakland, CA 94608
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Only 2 units left
    Studio $2,245
    2 bd $2,795
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.5 (2)
    722 Alcatraz Ave, Oakland, CA 94609
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
  • Rent specials New units available
    Studio $2,449+
    1 bd $2,537+
    2 bd $3,391+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (31)
    1325 40Th Street, Emeryville, CA 94608
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Rent specials 4 units available
    Studio $2,489
    2 bd $3,729
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    3015 San Pablo Ave., Berkeley, CA 94702
    Pet friendly • Fitness center • Air conditioner
  • Rent specials New units available
    Studio $2,495+
    1 bd $2,795+
    2 bd $3,495+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    3.0 (14)
    2510 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 94704
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Dishwasher

  • More Rentals Near Berkeley, CA

  • Only 1 unit left
    2 bd $2,579
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Unit 3, Oakland, CA 94605
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • 5 units available
    1 bd $2,600
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    2500 Dana St, Berkeley, CA 94704
    Apply online
  • Rent specials 14 units available
    Studio $2,721+
    1 bd $3,149+
    2 bd $4,459+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    2010 Fifth St, Berkeley, CA 94710
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • Studio $2,795
    2 bd $3,495+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (2)
    2605 Haste Street, Berkeley, CA 94704
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • Rent specials
    1 bd $2,945+
    2 bd $3,695
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    3.0 (5)
    2500 Durant Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94704
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • Rent specials New units available
    1 bd $2,995
    2 bd $3,295+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    2410 Dwight Way, Berkeley, CA 94704
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • Rent specials
    2 bd $3,995
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    3.5 (3)
    1771 Highland Place, Berkeley, CA 94709
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • Ask for pricing
    Verified Listing

    35 & 43 Monte Vista Ave, Oakland, CA 94611
    In unit laundry • Large Closets
10-15-city

Frequently asked questions

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Berkeley, CA?

The price range of a cheap apartment is between $1,150 and $6,173.

How many cheap rentals are available in Berkeley, CA on RentCafe?

There are 51 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Berkeley, CA were last updated on 23 Jun 2026.

What is the average size of a cheap apartment in Berkeley, CA?

The average Berkeley, CA cheap apartment size is 758 sq. ft.

What are the advantages of renting a cheap apartment in Berkeley, CA?

Cheap apartments in Berkeley, CA are usually less expensive, smaller, and easier to maintain. They also come with lower utility costs.

What are the downsides of renting a cheap apartment in Berkeley, CA?

A cheap apartment in Berkeley, CA offers little storage space and fewer amenities compared to other apartments.

Looking for a cheap apartment for rent in Berkeley, CA? With RentCafe, finding an affordable apartment in Berkeley, CA has never been easier. We feature 88 low-priced rentals directly from property managers, with rents lower than the Berkeley, CA average. What is a cheap rent in Berkeley, CA? The average apartment rent in Berkeley is $3,432 per month so any rental south of $2,745 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, Berkeley, CA rents go as low as $250/mo.