1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Berkeley, CA (1,655 Rentals)

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Parker
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$3,162 - $3,962
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$3,202 - $5,170

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Parker

2038 Parker StBerkeley, CA 94704
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Hillside Village
$3,250 - $3,900
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$2,020 - $6,900

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Hillside Village

1801 Shattuck AveBerkeley, CA 94709
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Ace Berkeley
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$1,650 - $4,500
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$1,250 - $8,850

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$1,250 - $8,850
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Ace Berkeley

2108 Berkeley WayBerkeley, CA 94704
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The Dwight
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$1,163 - $3,826
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$1,108 - $5,218

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The Dwight

2121 Dwight WayBerkeley, CA 94704
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Aquatic Higby
$2,676
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$2,684 - $3,757

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Aquatic Higby

3015 San Pablo AveBerkeley, CA 94702
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Largest Available Berkeley 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Berkeley, CA is found at The Den in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood and is 1,360 square feet priced from $2,450. 2737 Durant Avenue has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,186 square feet and currently listed start at $1,995. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Berkeley:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The Den1BR/1.0BA1,360 Sq Ft$2,450
2737 Durant Avenue1BR/1.0BA1,186 Sq Ft$1,995
The Laureate1 Beds, 1 Baths1,127 Sq Ft$1,950
1176 University1BR/1.0BA1,000 Sq Ft$1,895
Hollis OakMosswood916 Sq Ft$2,609
950 Lofts1 Beds, 1 Baths875 Sq Ft$3,025
Berkeley Central1 Bedroom - 864 sqft864 Sq Ft$3,598
Metro 5101A847 Sq Ft$2,875
Piedmont Palace1 Beds, 1 Baths825 Sq Ft$1,800
Addison Arts Apartments1+ Bed / 1 Bath (w/partition)803 Sq Ft$2,895

Cheapest Available Berkeley 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of June 05, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Berkeley, CA is the Helios - Bed rental - Shared Double 2026 - 2027... Model starting from $950 at Helios in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood. The second most affordable Berkeley 1 Bedroom is the 1BR/1.0BA Model at 2731 Durant Ave starting at $1,195 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Berkeley is currently $3,514. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Berkeley:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
HeliosHelios - Bed rental - Shared Double 2026 - 2027...$950
2731 Durant Ave1BR/1.0BA$1,195
The Harmony CollectiveSuite A - Unfurnished Room - Shared Bathroom$1,200
1770 La LomaPeaceful Northside Student Housing | Single-Pri...$1,650
Piedmont1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Income-Restricted$1,681
The Lair1BR/1.0BA$1,695
624 31st St1 Beds, 1 Baths$1,795
Piedmont Palace1 Beds, 1 Baths$1,800
MB Apartments1 bedrooms$1,850

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Berkeley Overview

Berkeley, CA, home of the University of California, Berkeley, is a home for those in search of culture, good food, and a place they can easily walk or bike around to call home. Neighborhoods and apartments in Berkeley run the gamut, and include quiet places to relax at the end of the day, smaller buildings in historic neighborhoods, and bigger buildings in always busy university neighborhoods. Whether you are part of the university community or want to benefit from all it has to offer, Berkeley has something for everyone.

Why live in Berkeley, CA?

Berkeley is a fantastic mix of cultural opportunities offered by the university community, year-round great weather, and proximity to major cities such as San Francisco and Oakland. It is a short drive from Berkeley to the beach when it's time for fun in the sun, or to wine country to sample new vintages.

Berkeley, CA
Population: 121,643

Ranked #233

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Berkeley Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Berkeley with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Berkeley is at Helios listed at $950.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Berkeley Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Berkeley is $3,514.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Berkeley Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Berkeley is a 1,360 square feet unit starting from $2,450 at The Den.

What is the average size for Berkeley 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Berkeley is currently 604 sq ft.

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