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Apartments for Rent in Berkeley, CA under $1500

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Apartments for Rent in Berkeley, CA under $1500. 144 Rentals Available
  • the front of a building with a car parked outside
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    1620 SAN PABLO AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94702
    STUDIO $90+
  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table and a window
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    2020 Kittredge St Suite D, Berkeley, CA 94704
    1 BED Ask for pricing
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  • a city street with cars parked in front of buildings
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    55 MACARTHUR BLVD, OAKLAND, CA 94610
    STUDIO $100+
    2 BEDS $964
  • a living room with couches and a coffee table
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    2425 Valdez Street, Oakland, CA 94612
    STUDIO $1,221
  • a kitchen with a stove and a sink
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    2415 Valdez Street, Oakland, CA 94612
    STUDIO $1,500+
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  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a sink and a window
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    417 Staten Ave., Oakland, CA 94610
    1 BED $1,500
  • a large building on the corner of a city street
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    1515 Webster St, Oakland, CA 94612
    1 BED $1,050+
  • a tall building with a sign on top of it
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    1431 Jackson Street, Oakland, CA 94612
    STUDIO $1,250+
  • a car parked in front of a building
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    339 Lester Avenue, Oakland, CA 94606
    1 BED $767
    2 BEDS $1,041
  • a large building with a palm tree in front of it
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    2520 Ohio Ave. - 2601 Center Ave., Richmond, CA 94804
    1 BED $1,279
    2 BEDS $1,439
  • a bedroom with a bed and a ceiling fan
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    1600-1612 3Rd Avenue, 322 Foothill Boulevard, Oakland, CA 94606
    STUDIO $1,395+
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  • a white building with a fence and a car parked in front of it
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    3525 Lyon Ave, OAKLAND, CA 94601
    STUDIO $300+
    1 BED $560+
    2 BEDS $1,169
  • a porch with two chairs and a table and large windows
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    19 Cottage Ave, Richmond, CA 94801
    1 BED $1,200
  • a small kitchen with a microwave and a table
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    935 Kearny, San Francisco, CA 94133
    1 BED $995+
  • a white kitchen with stainless steel appliances and white counter tops
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    2835 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94109
    1 BED Ask for pricing
  • a living room with couches and a coffee table
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    16 Turk Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
    1 BED $950+
  • a living room with a couch and a chair and a rug
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    57 Taylor Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
    STUDIO $1,485+
  • a living room with blue walls and chairs and a fireplace
    Today

    1499 California Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
    STUDIO $1,395+
  • a kitchen with black appliances and white cabinets
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    132 6Th Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
    STUDIO Ask for pricing
  • a kitchen with stainless steel appliances and wooden cabinets
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    765 Geary Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
    STUDIO $1,395
  • an empty kitchen with white cabinets and a large window
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    516 Ellis Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
    STUDIO $1,445+
  • a kitchen with stainless steel counter tops and white cabinets
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    675 O'farrell Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
    STUDIO $1,395+
  • a kitchen with a window and a stove and a sink
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    1008 Larkin Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
    STUDIO $1,295
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a stainless steel refrigerator
    Today

    275 Turk Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
    STUDIO $1,495
  • a building with a fire escape on the side of it
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    237 Leavenworth St., San Francisco, CA 94102
    1 BED $1,305+
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Frequently asked questions

When were prices and availability in Berkeley, CA last updated?

Prices and availability in Berkeley, CA were last updated on 6 Apr 2026.

What are the best apartments in Berkeley, CA?

The best apartments in Berkeley, CA are: 2009-2011 Haste St., 2817 College Ave., 2620 Hillegass Ave., 2541-2543 Piedmont Ave. and Warring Apartments.

What type of rental buildings are in Berkeley, CA?

In Berkeley, 57% of the residents are renting compared to 43% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 15% of Berkeley's rentals, 72% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 13% are single-family rentals.

Your search for apartments in Berkeley, CA under $1,500 stops here

Finding apartments for rent in Berkeley, CA for less than $1,500 has never been so easy! At RentCafe nice cheap apartments are just one click away. There are currently 144 available units in Berkeley, CA, renting for under $1,500. On average, $1,325 can get you 357 Sqft in this area. Be sure to search for the apartment that is best for you. Under “More”, check the amenities that you consider a must-have, and don’t forget to look at the pet policy. Fitness enthusiasts can even check the Fitness Center box. Whether you are looking for studio apartments, 1 bedroom apartments, 2 bedroom apartments or 3 bedroom apartments, you are sure to find one that will make you want to move in right away.

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