2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Berkeley, CA (1,369 Rentals)

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Berkeley, CA Local Guide

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Largest Available Berkeley 2 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 2 Bedroom apartment unit in Berkeley, CA is found at Berkeley Central in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood and is 1,598 square feet priced from $6,254. Stonefire has the second largest 2 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,578 square feet and currently listed start at $5,905. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in Berkeley:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Berkeley Central2 Bedroom Two Bath Penthouse1,598 Sq Ft$6,254
StonefireD81,578 Sq Ft$5,905
Jones BerkeleyTHA1,420 Sq Ft$5,384
Oak Walk2 Bed 2.5 Bath Townhome1,405 Sq Ft$3,210
AddisonB71,393 Sq Ft$7,245
Ace Berkeley2BR/2B - Deluxe - B111,359 Sq Ft$1,375
Bosco2 Bed 1 Bath - 1280 sqft1,280 Sq Ft$4,956
The Bridge at Emeryville2x2D The Marina Loft - Renovated1,268 Sq Ft$3,319

Cheapest Available Berkeley 2 Bedroom Apartments

As of July 30, 2025 the lowest priced 2 Bedroom apartment unit in Berkeley, CA is the Select 11 Model starting from $999 at Student | Identity Logan Park in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood. The second most affordable Berkeley 2 Bedroom is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at The Lair starting at $999 . The average price for all 2 Bedroom apartments in Berkeley is currently $3,918. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 2 Bedroom options in Berkeley:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Student | Identity Logan ParkSelect 11$999
The Lair2BR/2.0BA$999
2715 Dwight2 Bedroom | 1 Bath B$1,054
2618 College2 Bedroom | 1 Bath B$1,082
12 Panoramic2 Bedroom | 1 Bath$1,201
Ace Berkeley2BR/2B - Deluxe - B10$1,375
Uni Flats2 Beds, 1 Baths$1,800
Piedmont Apartments2x1$2,034
1201 Liberty Apartments2 bedroom$2,250

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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.

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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

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  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about 2 Bedroom Berkeley Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Berkeley with 2 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 2 Bedroom in Berkeley is at Student | Identity Logan Park listed at $999.

How much is the average rent for a 2 Bedroom Berkeley Apartment?

The average rent for a 2 Bedroom Apartment in Berkeley is $3,918.

What is the largest available 2 Bedroom Berkeley Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Berkeley is a 1,598 square feet unit starting from $6,254 at Berkeley Central.

What is the average size for Berkeley 2 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 2 Bedroom rental in Berkeley is currently 924 sq ft.

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