Student Apartments for Rent in Berkeley, CA (149 Rentals)

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Rentals in Berkeley near campus with by-the-room pricing and amenities for students.

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Parker
$2,825 - $6,920

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Parker

2038 Parker StBerkeley, CA 94704
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The Durant
$1,852 - $3,357

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The Durant

2631 Durant AveBerkeley, CA 94704
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Hillside Village
$2,156 - $2,581

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Hillside Village

1801 Shattuck AveBerkeley, CA 94709
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Ace Berkeley
$1,490 - $6,115

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Ace Berkeley

2108 Berkeley WayBerkeley, CA 94704
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Berkeley, CA Local Guide

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Local Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in San Francisco

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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.

Berkeley, CA
Population: 121,643

Ranked #233

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Frequently Asked Questions about Student Berkeley Apartments

What is the Cheapest Student apartment in Berkeley?

Currently the most affordable Student Apartment in Berkeley is at 2737 Durant Avenue listed at $748.

How much is the average rent for a Student Berkeley Apartment?

The average rent for a Student Apartment in Berkeley is $2,889.

What is the largest Student Berkeley Apartment for rent?

Today's Student apartment with the most square footage in Berkeley is a 2,556 square feet unit starting from $1,049 at Pique Berkeley.

What is the average size for Berkeley Student Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Student rental in Berkeley is currently at 594 sq ft.

Expert Rental Resources

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San Francisco is absolutely the type of city that pulls a person in right away, and it’s not hard to see why.

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San Francisco is so much more than just postcard-perfect views of cable cars and the Golden Gate Bridge.

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Deciding to move to San Francisco for work is a huge deal. San Fran is exciting and just weird enough to let you know you’re in for an amazing adventure, right from day one.

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Naturally, going away to college or university is super exciting in and of itself. It’s the prelude to the rest of your life, not to mention an unforgettable experience all its own.

Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

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