Apartments for Rent in Berkeley, CA Under $2,500 (284 Rentals)

2500 Durant Avenue

1120 Sterling Ave, Unit #A

2620 Hillegass Ave.

Stranda Apartments

Aquatic Shattuck

2510 Bancroft Way

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2405 Fulton St

Fourth and U

Addison Arts Apartments

TheShattuck

2016-2020 Dwight Way

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2000 Durant Ave

MB Apartments

The Durant (new)
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2488 Martin Luther King Jr Way

Poets Place Apartment

K Street Flats

2813 Shattuck Ave

Historic-Charming Apartment Steps from the South Side of Campus

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2715 Channing

FOUND Study Southside Berkeley
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Aquatic @ U

2414 Telegraph

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2225 Hearst

The Harmony Collective

The Den

2430 Prospect
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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 $2500 | $2,348 | $1,070 | $5,542 |
Berkeley 1 Bedroom Apartments Under $2500 | $2,688 | $600 | $6,614 |
Berkeley 2 Bedroom Apartments Under $2500 | $4,013 | $650 | $10,000+ |
Berkeley 3 Bedroom Apartments Under $2500 | $4,380 | $775 | $8,795 |
Berkeley 4 Bedroom Apartments Under $2500 | $4,590 | $1,099 | $10,000+ |
Berkeley 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,679 | $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
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- 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 Berkeley
How much are Studio apartments in Berkeley?
There are currently 485 Studio Apartments in Berkeley with rent ranges from $1,070 to $5,542 with an average price of $2,348.
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 $600 to $6,614 with an average monthly rent of $2,688.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Berkeley cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Berkeley range from $650 to $299,500. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,013.
How expensive are Berkeley Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 476 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Berkeley on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $775 to $8,795 - averaging $4,380 for the location.
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