Top Rated Student Apartments for Rent in Berkeley, CA (66 Rentals)

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Parker
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$2,797 - $4,870
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$2,757 - $4,830
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Parker

2038 Parker StBerkeley, CA 94704
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Hillside Village
$1,900 - $7,300
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Hillside Village

1801 Shattuck AveBerkeley, CA 94709
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The Durant (new)
$1,250 - $2,940
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The Durant (new)

2631 Durant AveBerkeley, CA 94704
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Ace Berkeley
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$1,265 - $8,865
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Ace Berkeley

2108 Berkeley WayBerkeley, CA 94704
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2210 MLK
5 to 6 Bedroom Apartments

2210 MLK

2210 Martin Luther King Jr WayBerkeley, CA 94704
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2401 Warring St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2401 Warring St

2401 Warring StBerkeley, CA 94704
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2620 Regent
4 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

2620 Regent

2620 Regent StBerkeley, CA 94704
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1770 La Loma
1 Bedroom Apartments

1770 La Loma

1770 La Loma AveBerkeley, CA 94709
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Deciding Between a Student Apartment or a Dorm?

If you have the option of living off campus in your own apartment...that is the sure fire way to go! Learn a few reasons why. Click below to read more.

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Anchor House
Studio Apartments

Anchor House

Walnut St & University AveBerkeley, CA 94704
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2728 Haste St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2728 Haste St

2728 Haste StBerkeley, CA 94704
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Stebbins Hall
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Stebbins Hall

2527 Ridge RdBerkeley, CA 94709
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Wolf House
Studio Apartments

Wolf House

2732 Durant AveBerkeley, CA 94704
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Channing Bowditch
Studio Apartments

Channing Bowditch

2535 Channing WayBerkeley, CA 94704
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David Blackwell Hall
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

David Blackwell Hall

2400 Bancroft WayBerkeley, CA 94704
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2610 College Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2610 College Ave

2610 College AveBerkeley, CA 94704
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Sterling Haste
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sterling Haste

2110 Haste StBerkeley, CA 94704
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1565 Arch St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1565 Arch St

1565 Arch StBerkeley, CA 94708
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Berkeley, CA
Population: 121,643

Ranked #233

in US Census Population by City

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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 2124 Parker listed at $608.

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

The average rent for a Student Apartment in Berkeley is $3,159.

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 $1,169 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 489 sq ft.

Expert Rental Resources

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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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Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.