
Student Apartments for Rent in Berkeley, CA Under $1,500 (47 Rentals)
Rentals in Berkeley near campus with by-the-room pricing and amenities for students.


2414 Telegraph

G-House

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ArtHaus Dwight

Rise at Berkeley

The Den

Aquatic @ U

The Kittredge
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2360 Ellsworth

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Ace Berkeley

2350 Prospect

2225 Hearst

12 Panoramic

2315 College

3228 Adeline

2901 Channing

The Laureate
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2701 Durant

2618 College

2430 Prospect

ArtHaus Telegraph

2729 Dwight

Pique Berkeley

2737 Durant Avenue

Wesley House

Student | Identity Logan Park
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Spectra Southside (Student)

The Lair

2715 Dwight

Helios

2335 Warring

RUMI at King

2731 Durant Ave

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1770 La Loma
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2425 Prospect

2124 Parker

Telegraph Commons

Collab@Oxford

1565 Arch St

Roosevelt

Cloyne Court

Sterling Haste
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2210 MLK

The Refuge
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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 | $2,150 | $950 | $3,815 |
| Berkeley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,679 | $765 | $10,000+ |
| Berkeley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,320 | $999 | $10,000+ |
| Berkeley 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,410 | $612 | $9,557 |
| Berkeley 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,349 | $845 | $10,000+ |
| Berkeley 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,495 | $1,135 | $10,000+ |
| Berkeley 6 Bedroom Apartments | $1,879 | $1,030 | $10,000+ |
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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 Collab@Oxford listed at $612.
How much is the average rent for a Student Berkeley Apartment?
The average rent for a Student Apartment in Berkeley is $3,194.
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 564 sq ft.
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