
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Berkeley, CA Under $2,500 (151 Rentals)


Berkeley Park Apartments

The Harmony Collective

Ace Berkeley

2414 Telegraph

Shattuck Apartments

Student | Identity Logan Park
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Telegraph Bays

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The Berkeley Place Apartments

2620 Hillegass Ave.

Warring Street Apartments

SHARED & PRIVATE Dorm Style Units Available
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2715 Benvenue Ave, Unit 5
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1725 Oxford St

2121 Blake St

2318 Durant Ave
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1926 Channing Way

1412 66th St

2417 Virginia St

1727 ALCATRAZ Ave

2636 Warring St

1985 Ashby Ave
Berkeley, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Berkeley?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Berkeley Studio Apartments | $2,455 | $999 | $4,696 |
Berkeley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,224 | $780 | $10,000+ |
Berkeley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,534 | $800 | $7,440 |
Berkeley 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,707 | $849 | $9,469 |
Berkeley 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,422 | $999 | $10,000+ |
Berkeley 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,529 | $1,290 | $10,000+ |
Berkeley 6 Bedroom Apartments | $2,815 | $1,315 | $10,000+ |
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Getting Around Berkeley, CA
Walk Score®
92 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
93 / 100
Biker's Paradise
Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike
Transit Score®
62 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 SHARED & PRIVATE Dorm Style Units Available listed at $1,000.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Berkeley Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Berkeley is $3,224.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Berkeley Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Berkeley is a 1,204 square feet unit starting from $3,160 at The Emery.
What is the average size for Berkeley 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Berkeley is currently 684 sq ft.
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