Top Rated Gated Apartments for Rent in Berkeley, CA (63 Rentals)
Apartments in Berkeley with the best features, newest construction, and richest amenities.

2510 Bancroft Way

FOUND Study Downtown Berkeley

The Durant (new)

Aquatic Shattuck

Stadium Place Apartments

The Dwight
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1122U

Aquatic Higby

Hillside Village

The Lair

Aquatic @ U

The Berkeley Place

Sterling Oxford

Shattuck Apartments

Berkeley Central

K Street Flats
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SHARED & PRIVATE Dorm Style Units Available

Channing Campus Apartments

Allston Place Apartments

Blake at Berkeley

Addison Arts Apartments

The Standard at Berkeley

Addison

2607 Ellsworth St
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Fourth and U

The Village at Town Center

The Emery

Metro 510
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Artistry Emeryville

One Piedmont

The Skylyne at Temescal

The Broadway

Prescott Station

The Bridge at Emeryville

Oak Walk

Icon At Park

Emme
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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 |
---|---|---|---|
Berkeley Studio Apartments | $2,312 | $1,070 | $5,432 |
Berkeley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,761 | $600 | $6,614 |
Berkeley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,006 | $650 | $10,000+ |
Berkeley 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,257 | $775 | $10,000+ |
Berkeley 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,679 | $1,099 | $10,000+ |
Berkeley 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,533 | $1,140 | $10,000+ |
Berkeley 6 Bedroom Apartments | $6,785 | $1,533 | $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?
- 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 Gated Berkeley Apartments
What is the Cheapest Gated apartment in Berkeley?
Currently the most affordable Gated Apartment in Berkeley is at SHARED & PRIVATE Dorm Style Units Available listed at $600.
How much is the average rent for a Gated Berkeley Apartment?
The average rent for a Gated Apartment in Berkeley is $7,149.
What is the largest Gated Berkeley Apartment for rent?
Today's Gated apartment with the most square footage in Berkeley is a 1,995 square feet unit starting from $2,427 at The Skylyne at Temescal.
What is the average size for Berkeley Gated Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Gated rental in Berkeley is currently at 623 sq ft.
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