Bay Area/ San Francisco/ Real Estate & Development
Published on September 11, 2019
Renting in Berkeley: What's the cheapest apartment available right now?1624 Woolsey St. | Photo: Zumper

According to rental site Zumper, median rents for a one bedroom in Berkeley are hovering around $2,300. But how does the low-end pricing on a Berkeley rental look these days — and what might you get for the price?

We took a look at local listings for studios and one-bedroom apartments from Zumper and Apartment Guide to find out what price-conscious apartment seekers can expect to find.

Take a look at the cheapest listings available right now, below. (Note: Prices and availability are subject to change.)

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1716 University Ave.

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First, listed at $1,650/month, this studio apartment, located at 1716 University Ave., is 2.7 percent less than the median rent for a studio in Berkeley, which is currently estimated at around $1,695/month.

The building offers bike parking. The apartment also features carpeted floors. Animals are not allowed. Be prepared for a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

Walk Score indicates that this location is a "walker's paradise," is great for biking and offers many nearby public transportation options.

(See the complete listing here.)

2115 Haste St.

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This one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment, situated at 2115 Haste St. in Downtown Berkeley, is listed for $1,795/month.

Expect to find carpeted floors in the apartment. Pets are not welcome. Be prepared for a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

Per Walk Score ratings, this location has excellent walkability, is great for biking and offers many nearby public transportation options.

(See the complete listing here.)

1624 Woolsey St.

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Here's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 1624 Woolsey St., which, at 800 square feet, is going for $1,800/month.

Amenities offered in the building include additional storage space and assigned parking. Attention, cat owners: Your kitty is allowed here. The rental doesn't require a leasing fee.

Per Walk Score ratings, the area around this address is very walkable, is great for biking and has good transit options.

(See the full listing here.)

2327-2333 Dwight Way

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Then there's this 415-square-foot living space with one bedroom and one bathroom at 2327-2333 Dwight Way, listed at $1,950/month.

In the unit, expect to find a renovated kitchen, carpeted floors and a walk-in closet. Cats and dogs are not permitted. When it comes to building amenities, loo on-site laundry and assigned parking. Expect a $40 application fee.

Per Walk Score ratings, the surrounding area is extremely walkable, is a "biker's paradise" and offers many nearby public transportation options.

(See the listing here.)

1497 Hopkins St.

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Finally, this one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment, situated at 1497 Hopkins St., is listed for $2,000/month.

The apartment has a balcony and hardwood flooring. Attention, cat owners: Your kitty is allowed here. The building features assigned parking, additional storage space and on-site laundry.

According to Walk Score's assessment, this location is friendly for those on foot, is great for biking and has good transit options.

(See the listing here.)


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