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Acton Courtyard

2813 Shattuck Ave

2115 Haste St

1613 6th St

2530 Hillegass Ave

1951 Chestnut St

2070 University Avenue

2437 Warring St

St John Fairview St. (Berkeley)
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E2421

2322 Haste St

Castle Craig

2508 Hillegass Ave

1942 Channing Way

2218 Haste St

Woolsey Walk

Shattuck Studios

2227 Carleton St

1725 Oxford St
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1925 10th St

View Point

2112 Ninth Street

2450 Milvia St

Alcatraz Apartments

2125 Hearst Ave

2325 Channing Way

1931 Dwight Way

Durant CAL Apartments

1626-1654 Dwight Way
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University Ave Apartments

2033 Haste St

Shattuck Apartments

1936 Stuart St

2319 Shattuck Ave.

Elmwood Village

2232 Haste St

94 Bayo Vista Ave

859 47th St

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3101 Carlson Blvd, Unit Capital Property
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5521 Shattuck Ave

961 Yerba Buena Ave

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Prescott Station

450 40th St

5612 Martin Luther King Jr Way

698 Brockhurst St

Quarryridge Apartments

927 Grace Ave

856-860 32nd St

5499 Claremont Ave, Unit 3
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Berkeley, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Berkeley?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Berkeley Studio Apartments | $2,450 | $748 | $3,877 |
| Cheap Berkeley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,697 | $765 | $5,196 |
| Cheap Berkeley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,548 | $780 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Berkeley 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,305 | $850 | $9,337 |
| Cheap Berkeley 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,084 | $845 | $10,000+ |
| Berkeley 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,816 | $795 | $10,000+ |
| Berkeley 6 Bedroom Apartments | $1,911 | $1,030 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Berkeley Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Berkeley?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Berkeley is at 1801 Milvia Street listed at $795.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Berkeley Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Berkeley Apartment is $850 at 1770 La Loma.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Berkeley Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Berkeley is starting from $1,081 at The Lair.
What is the most affordable Berkeley Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Berkeley Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Lair and starts from $850.
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