
Apartments for Rent in Berkeley, CA Under $2,000 (178 Rentals)


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2452 Sacramento St, Unit Front

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Hub Bancroft

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2122 Dwight Way

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2710 College LLC

K Street Flats

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Piedmont Palace

Catalyst

2000 Durant Ave

Poets Place Apartment

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1844 Dwight Way, Unit Dwight way

The Valiant

2620 Regent

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Ace Berkeley

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Aquatic @ U

ArtHaus Dwight

Bosco

2504 Dana St

The Kittredge

Rise at Berkeley

1803 Oxford St

2350 Prospect
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2360 Ellsworth

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The Laureate

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2701 Durant LP

2618 College

The Harmony Collective

The Den

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2335 Warring

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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 Under $2000 | $2,469 | $748 | $3,877 |
| Berkeley 1 Bedroom Apartments Under $2000 | $2,695 | $765 | $5,120 |
| Berkeley 2 Bedroom Apartments Under $2000 | $3,537 | $780 | $10,000+ |
| Berkeley 3 Bedroom Apartments Under $2000 | $3,252 | $850 | $9,542 |
| Berkeley 4 Bedroom Apartments Under $2000 | $3,153 | $845 | $10,000+ |
| Berkeley 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,816 | $795 | $10,000+ |
| Berkeley 6 Bedroom Apartments | $1,913 | $1,030 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Berkeley
How much are Studio apartments in Berkeley?
There are currently 1,741 Studio Apartments in Berkeley with rent ranges from $748 to $3,877 with an average price of $2,469.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Berkeley Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Berkeley ranges from $765 to $5,120 with an average monthly rent of $2,695.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Berkeley cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Berkeley range from $780 to $15,263. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,537.
How expensive are Berkeley Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 587 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Berkeley on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $850 to $9,542 - averaging $3,252 for the location.
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