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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Berkeley, CA

93 Rentals Available
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Berkeley, CA. 93 Rentals Available
Apartments Under $100 Apartments Under $1,900 Apartments Under $2,000 Apartments Under $2,200 Apartments Under $2,300 Apartments Under $2,400

Apartments Under $100

  • the front of a building with a car parked outside
    Today

    1620 SAN PABLO AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94702
    STUDIO $90+

Apartments Under $1,900

  • a white house with a car parked in front of it
    Today

    6605 Shattuck Avenue, Oakland, CA 94609
    1 BED $1,800+
    3 BEDS $3,195
  • a living room and dining room with a couch and a table
    Today

    4700 Adeline Street, Emeryville, CA 94608
    STUDIO $1,850+
    1 BED $1,910+
    2 BEDS $2,635
  • a living room and kitchen with a wood floor
    Today

    225 Clifton Street, Oakland, CA 94618
    1 BED $1,892+
    2 BEDS $2,401+
  • a white building with many windows and a sidewalk
    Today

    2817 College Ave., Berkeley, CA 94705
    STUDIO $1,895
  • a large pink building on the corner of a city street
    Today

    2322 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley, CA 94704
    STUDIO $1,895
    1 BED $2,195
    2 BEDS $2,995
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Apartments Under $2,000

  • an apartment building on the corner of a street
    Today

    1749 Oxford Street, Berkeley, CA 94709
    STUDIO $1,900
    1 BED $1,950
    2 BEDS $2,850
  • a kitchen with wooden cabinets and stainless steel appliances
    Today

    1425 Seventh Street, Berkeley, CA 94710
    1 BED $1,950
    2 BEDS $2,850
    7 BEDS $6,000
  • an apartment building on a city street with a street sign
    Today

    2030 Dwight Way, Berkeley, CA 94704
    1 BED $1,995
    2 BEDS $2,795
  • a red brick house with green trim and trees
    Today

    2549-2555 Benvenue Ave., Berkeley, CA 94704
    STUDIO $1,995
    1 BED $2,100
    3 BEDS $2,995
  • a blue and white apartment building with cars parked in front
    Today

    2241 Durant Ave., Berkeley, CA 94704
    STUDIO $1,995
    2 BEDS $3,095
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Apartments Under $2,200

  • the exterior of an apartment building with a sidewalk and a tree
    Today

    2732 Benvenue Ave., Berkeley, CA 94705
    1 BED $2,195
  • a kitchen with a stove and a sink and a window
    Today

    2728-2730 Benvenue Ave., Berkeley, CA 94705
    1 BED $2,195
  • the entrance to an apartment building with stairs and a blue car outside
    Today

    2511-2515 Parker St., Berkeley, CA 94704
    1 BED $2,195+
  • a kitchen with a spiral staircase and a white stove and refrigerator
    Today

    2541-2543 Piedmont Ave., Berkeley, CA 94704
    STUDIO $2,195
    1 BED $2,495

Apartments Under $2,300

  • a renovated kitchen with stainless steel appliances and white cabinets
    Today

    4801 Shattuck Ave., Oakland, CA 94609
    STUDIO Ask for Pricing
    1 BED $2,275
    2 BEDS $3,239
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a stove and a window
    Today

    2605 Haste Street, Berkeley, CA 94704
    STUDIO $2,295
    1 BED $3,395
    2 BEDS $3,695

Apartments Under $2,400

  • a living room with a blue couch and a large painting on the wall
    Today

    2640 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704
    STUDIO $2,355+
    1 BED $2,902+
    2 BEDS $4,347+
  • an apartment building with balconies and a sidewalk
    Today

    2015 Haste St., Berkeley, CA 94704
    1 BED $2,395
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and stainless steel appliances
    Today

    2510 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 94704
    STUDIO $2,495+
    1 BED $2,795+
    2 BEDS $3,995
  • an empty living room with a bay window
    Today

    2410 Dwight Way, Berkeley, CA 94704
    STUDIO $2,495
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $2,995
  • a living room with couches and a wall with seashells
    Today

    2010 Fifth St, Berkeley, CA 94710
    STUDIO $2,552+
    1 BED $2,895+
    2 BEDS $3,760+
  • a white kitchen with a sink and a window
    Today

    2500 Durant Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94704
    STUDIO Ask for Pricing
    1 BED $2,595+
    2 BEDS $3,795
  • an aerial view of a tall apartment building with trees
    Today

    2616 Telegraph Ave., Berkeley, CA 94704
    2 BEDS $3,895
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  • a kitchen with wooden cabinets and a stove and a sink
    Today

    722 Alcatraz Ave, Oakland, CA 94609
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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 $6,014.

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

There are 64 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Berkeley, CA were last updated on 19 Feb 2026.

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

The average Berkeley, CA cheap apartment size is 616 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 93 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 $3,294 per month so any rental south of $2,635 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, Berkeley, CA rents go as low as $451/mo.

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