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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Berkeley, CA
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Apartments Under $200 Apartments Under $1,400 Apartments Under $1,900 Apartments Under $2,000 Apartments Under $2,100 Apartments Under $2,300

Apartments Under $200

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    1620 SAN PABLO AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94702
    STUDIO $100+
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    55 MACARTHUR BLVD, OAKLAND, CA 94610
    STUDIO $100+
    2 BEDS $964

Apartments Under $1,400

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    3838 Turquoise Way, Oakland, CA 94609
    Income Restricted
    STUDIO Ask for Pricing
    1 BED $1,372
    2 BEDS $1,541+

Apartments Under $1,900

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    3900 Adeline Street, Emeryville, CA 94608
    STUDIO $1,800+
    1 BED $2,225
    2 BEDS $2,770
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    2322 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley, CA 94704
    STUDIO $1,895+
    1 BED $2,295+
    2 BEDS $2,895

Apartments Under $2,000

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    1749 Oxford Street, Berkeley, CA 94709
    STUDIO $1,900
    1 BED $2,300
    2 BEDS $2,600+
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    4700 Adeline Street, Emeryville, CA 94608
    STUDIO $1,910+
    1 BED $1,910+
    2 BEDS $2,600
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    77 Glen Avenue, Oakland, CA 94611
    STUDIO $1,995
    1 BED $2,295

Apartments Under $2,100

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    Rent Specials
    Mail Area and Seating Area for Resident meetings Apartment with wood flooring
    4.5
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    4801 Shattuck Ave., Oakland, CA 94609
    3 Units available
    STUDIO $2,007+
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
    Mail Area and Seating Area for Resident meetings Apartment with wood flooring A rooftop deck at 4801 Shattuck featuring a stylish dining area and lounge space with grills. 4801 Shattuck Apartments Exterior
    Property reviews
    4.5/5 Anonymous on Mar 1, 2023

    I chose this building specifically for its proximity to Temescal and the chance to get the key amenities I wanted for a reasonable price. It’s not the fanciest place, but it is comfortable and well-run by the building/community manager and the maintenance guy. There have been some issues with the building due to uncontrollable factors, but I’ve really appreciated the communication and effort from the staff to address them. That to me is always important.

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    3250 Hollis St, Oakland, CA 94608
    STUDIO $2,030
    1 BED $2,295
    2 BEDS $2,957
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    225 Clifton Street, Oakland, CA 94618
    1 BED $2,035+
    2 BEDS $3,025+
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    10944 SAN PABLO AVE, EL CERRITO, CA 94530
    1 BED $2,075
    2 BEDS $2,190
    3 BEDS Ask for Pricing

Apartments Under $2,300

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    2820 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94611
    STUDIO $2,210+
    1 BED $2,205+
    2 BEDS $2,975+
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    1325 40Th Street, Emeryville, CA 94608
    STUDIO Ask for Pricing
    1 BED $2,274+
    2 BEDS $2,897+
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    612 Mariposa Ave, Oakland, CA 94610
    STUDIO Ask for Pricing
    1 BED $2,295
    2 BEDS $2,550
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    4901 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94611
    STUDIO $2,350+
    1 BED $2,501+
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
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    2020 Kittredge St Suite D, Berkeley, CA 94704
    1 BED $2,533
    2 BEDS $3,052
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    2033 Blake Street, Berkeley, CA 94704
    STUDIO $2,575+
    1 BED $3,210+
    2 BEDS $4,199+
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    2121 Dwight Way, Berkeley, CA 94704
    STUDIO $2,645+
    1 BED $3,246+
    2 BEDS $3,650
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    35 & 43 Monte Vista Ave, Oakland, CA 94611
    1 BED $2,695
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
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    2010 Fifth St, Berkeley, CA 94710
    STUDIO $2,865
    1 BED $3,000+
    2 BEDS $3,800
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    2015 Haste St., Berkeley, CA 94704
    2 BEDS $2,895
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    2732 Benvenue Ave., Berkeley, CA 94705
    3 BEDS $3,595
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    722 Alcatraz Ave, Oakland, CA 94609
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    16 Monte Vista Avenue, Oakland, CA 94611
    STUDIO Ask for Pricing
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
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Frequently asked questions

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

The price range of a cheap apartment is between $1,895 and $4,350.

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

There are 65 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Berkeley, CA were last updated on 19 May 2025.

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

The average Berkeley, CA cheap apartment size is 634 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.

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Finding the right apartment as far as size and location go is one aspect of apartment searching, but making sure that it provides all that you need within a reasonable price is another. On RentCafe, you can search for cheap apartments near you and ensure that you find one that suites your needs. Worried the neighborhood or city you are looking to move to is known to have higher rents? You can browse our listings and find the cheap apartments in any location, whether you are looking at a specific neighborhood, ZIP code, or city.

The perfect apartment for you is out there, either near you or anywhere in the U.S. that you are looking to move to. So, let's find the one that satisfies your wants and needs, but that also comes at an affordable price.

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 160 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 $3,292 per month so any rental south of $2,633 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, Berkeley, CA rents go as low as $339/mo.

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