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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Berkeley, CA

Cheap Apartments for Rent in Berkeley, CA. 95 Rentals Available
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Apartments Under $100

  • the front of a building with a car parked outside
    Only 1 unit left
    Studio $90+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    1620 SAN PABLO AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94702
    Pet friendly

Apartments Under $1,900

  • a white house with a car parked in front of it
    Only 3 units left
    1 bd $1,800+
    3 bd $3,195
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    6605 Shattuck Avenue, Oakland, CA 94609
    Apply online
  • a living room and dining room with a couch and a table
    12 units available
    Studio $1,850+
    1 bd $1,910+
    2 bd $2,635
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4700 Adeline Street, Emeryville, CA 94608
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a living room and kitchen with a wood floor
    9 units available
    1 bd $1,892+
    2 bd $2,401+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    225 Clifton Street, Oakland, CA 94618
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a white building with many windows and a sidewalk
    Only 1 unit left
    Studio $1,895
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    2817 College Ave., Berkeley, CA 94705
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a large pink building on the corner of a city street
    Only 1 unit left
    Studio $1,895
    1 bd $2,195
    2 bd $2,995
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    2322 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley, CA 94704
    Apply online • Cat friendly

Apartments Under $2,000

  • an apartment building on the corner of a street
    Only 2 units left
    Studio $1,900
    1 bd $1,950
    2 bd $2,850
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    1749 Oxford Street, Berkeley, CA 94709
    Apply online
  • a kitchen with wooden cabinets and stainless steel appliances
    Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $1,950
    2 bd $2,850
    7 bd $6,000
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    1425 Seventh Street, Berkeley, CA 94710
    Apply online
  • an apartment building on a city street with a street sign
    Only 3 units left
    1 bd $1,995
    2 bd $2,795
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    2030 Dwight Way, Berkeley, CA 94704
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a red brick house with green trim and trees
    Only 3 units left
    Studio $1,995
    1 bd $2,100
    3 bd $2,995
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    2549-2555 Benvenue Ave., Berkeley, CA 94704
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a blue and white apartment building with cars parked in front
    Only 2 units left
    Studio $1,995
    2 bd $3,095
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    2241 Durant Ave., Berkeley, CA 94704
    Apply online

Apartments Under $2,200

  • the exterior of an apartment building with a sidewalk and a tree
    Only 2 units left
    1 bd $2,195
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    2732 Benvenue Ave., Berkeley, CA 94705
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a kitchen with a stove and a sink and a window
    Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $2,195
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    2728-2730 Benvenue Ave., Berkeley, CA 94705
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • the entrance to an apartment building with stairs and a blue car outside
    Only 2 units left
    1 bd $2,195+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    2511-2515 Parker St., Berkeley, CA 94704
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a kitchen with a spiral staircase and a white stove and refrigerator
    Only 3 units left
    Studio $2,195
    1 bd $2,495
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    2541-2543 Piedmont Ave., Berkeley, CA 94704
    Apply online • Pet friendly

Apartments Under $2,300

  • a renovated kitchen with stainless steel appliances and white cabinets
    Only 3 units left
    1 bd $2,275
    2 bd $3,239
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4801 Shattuck Ave., Oakland, CA 94609
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a stove and a window
    Studio $2,295
    1 bd $3,395
    2 bd $3,695
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    2605 Haste Street, Berkeley, CA 94704
    Apply online • Pet friendly

Apartments Under $2,400

  • a living room with a blue couch and a large painting on the wall
    16 units available
    Studio $2,355+
    1 bd $2,902+
    2 bd $4,347+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    2640 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • an apartment building with balconies and a sidewalk
    Only 3 units left
    1 bd $2,395
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    2015 Haste St., Berkeley, CA 94704
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and stainless steel appliances
    Studio $2,495+
    1 bd $2,795+
    2 bd $3,995
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    2510 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 94704
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • an empty living room with a bay window
    Studio $2,495
    2 bd $2,995
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    2410 Dwight Way, Berkeley, CA 94704
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a living room with couches and a wall with seashells
    19 units available
    Studio $2,552+
    1 bd $2,895+
    2 bd $3,760+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    2010 Fifth St, Berkeley, CA 94710
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a white kitchen with a sink and a window
    1 bd $2,595+
    2 bd $3,795
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    2500 Durant Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94704
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • an aerial view of a tall apartment building with trees
    4 units available
    2 bd $3,895
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    2616 Telegraph Ave., Berkeley, CA 94704
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a kitchen with wooden cabinets and a stove and a sink
    Verified Listing

    722 Alcatraz Ave, Oakland, CA 94609
    Pet friendly
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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 21 May 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.