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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Berkeley, CA

Cheap Apartments for Rent in Berkeley, CA. 54 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

  • 11 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 $1,200

  • 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
    Dishwasher

Apartments Under $1,900

  • 4 units available
    Studio $1,895+
    1 bd $2,395
    2 bd $2,895
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (12)
    Shattuck Apartments, Berkeley, CA 94704
    Apply online • Cat friendly

Apartments Under $2,000

  • Studio $1,995
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    3.5 (4)
    2817 College Ave., Berkeley, CA 94705
    Pet friendly
  • 1 bd $1,995
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    3.5 (4)
    2923 Florence St., Berkeley, CA 94705
24-1-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 $6,504.

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

There are 39 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Berkeley, CA were last updated on 15 Jul 2026.

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

The average Berkeley, CA cheap apartment size is 786 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 54 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.