2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Berkeley, CA (1,559 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 Bay House Emeryville in the MacArthur Maze neighborhood and is 1,424 square feet priced from $4,376. Jones Berkeley in the University Village neighborhood has the second largest 2 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,420 square feet and currently listed start at $5,297. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in Berkeley:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Bay House Emeryville2 Bed/2 Bath Large-b51,424 Sq Ft$4,376
Jones BerkeleyTHA1,420 Sq Ft$5,297
Oak Walk2 Bed 2.5 Bath Townhome1,405 Sq Ft$2,820
334 45th St328D1,400 Sq Ft$2,628
Ace Berkeley2BR/2B - Deluxe - B111,359 Sq Ft$1,375
Bosco2 Bed 1 Bath - 1280 sqft1,280 Sq Ft$4,956

Cheapest Available Berkeley 2 Bedroom Apartments

As of September 15, 2025 the lowest priced 2 Bedroom apartment unit in Berkeley, CA is the 2BR/2.0BA Model starting from $775 at The Lair in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood. The second most affordable Berkeley 2 Bedroom is the Select 11 Model at Student | Identity Logan Park starting at $999 . The average price for all 2 Bedroom apartments in Berkeley is currently $3,106. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 2 Bedroom options in Berkeley:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
The Lair2BR/2.0BA$775
Student | Identity Logan ParkSelect 11$999
2430 Prospect2 Bedroom | 1 Bath B$1,025
The BerkCollege B2$1,249
Ace Berkeley2BR/2B - Deluxe - B10$1,375
RUMI at KingPrivate Bedroom & bathroom in 2B2B$1,600
Acton Courtyard2 Bedroom 1 Bath$1,618
Helios2BR/1.0BA$1,657
K Street Flats2BD, 1BTH J$1,791

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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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Many nearby public transportation options

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  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • 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 The Lair listed at $775.

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

The average rent for a 2 Bedroom Apartment in Berkeley is $3,106.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Berkeley is a 1,424 square feet unit starting from $4,376 at Bay House Emeryville.

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

The average size for a 2 Bedroom rental in Berkeley is currently 1,042 sq ft.

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