
2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Berkeley, CA Under $2,500 (74 Rentals)


FOUND Study Downtown Berkeley

Hub Bancroft

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The Durant

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Hillside Village

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Ace Berkeley

Student | Identity Logan Park

Collab@Oxford

1930 Channing Way

2030 Dwight Way
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The Kittredge

Woolsey Walk

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The Lair

2414 Telegraph

2901 Channing

2729 Dwight

2430 Prospect

The Berk
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2715 Dwight

2701 Durant

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Bosco

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1467 Russell St

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1668 Shattuck Ave, Unit 2, Unit 2

1738 Alcatraz Ave

2431 Eighth St

2509 Dana St
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2360 Ellsworth

3228 Adeline

2335 Warring

1613 6th St

12 Panoramic

2618 College

Acton Courtyard

1565 Arch St

2309 Blake

1590 Oregon St
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Adeline Apartments

1433 Dwight Way

1917 6th St

2910 Wheeler St

2124 Blake St

1635 Francisco St

3205 California St

2541 Regent Street Berkeley CA 94704

Sterling Haste

Toyon Court
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Berkeley?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkeley Studio Apartments | $2,417 | $800 | $5,226 |
| Berkeley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,482 | $765 | $10,000+ |
| Berkeley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,228 | $674 | $10,000+ |
| Berkeley 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,961 | $400 | $10,000+ |
| Berkeley 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,427 | $845 | $10,000+ |
| Berkeley 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,506 | $1,135 | $10,000+ |
| Berkeley 6 Bedroom Apartments | $2,240 | $748 | $10,000+ |
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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 FOUND Study Southside Berkeley listed at $1,099.
How much is the average rent for a 2 Bedroom Berkeley Apartment?
The average rent for a 2 Bedroom Apartment in Berkeley is $3,228.
What is the largest available 2 Bedroom Berkeley Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Berkeley is a 1,280 square feet unit starting from $3,717 at Bosco.
What is the average size for Berkeley 2 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 2 Bedroom rental in Berkeley is currently 984 sq ft.
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