
New Apartments for Rent in Berkeley, CA Under $2,500 (48 Rentals)


TheShattuck

The Overture

The U at California

The Lair

Blake at Berkeley

26FIFTY

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Poets Place Apartment
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Hub Bancroft

The Valiant

Bosco

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Rise at Berkeley

ArtHaus Dwight

The Den

Aquatic @ U

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The Durant
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The Kittredge

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Ace Berkeley

The Laureate

2737 Durant Avenue

Pique Berkeley

Student | Identity Logan Park

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Helios

FOUND Study Southside Berkeley
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ArtHaus Telegraph

Collab@Oxford

1940-1942 Haste St.

Shattuck Studios

Metro 510

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47Hundred

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721 Pomona Ave, Unit Modern, Light-Filled, Unit Modern, Light-Filled

3900 Adeline

Hollis Oak
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Prescott Station

The Emery

MacArthur Commons

ArtHaus 820

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Baxter on Broadway

The Resonance

Updated Unit In the Heart of Temescal / Rockridge - Walking Distance to BART and Whole Foods!

The Logan

ArtHaus Hannah
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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 | $2,417 | $800 | $5,226 |
| Berkeley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,482 | $765 | $10,000+ |
| Berkeley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,228 | $674 | $10,000+ |
| Berkeley 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,961 | $400 | $10,000+ |
| Berkeley 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,427 | $845 | $10,000+ |
| Berkeley 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,506 | $1,135 | $10,000+ |
| Berkeley 6 Bedroom Apartments | $2,240 | $748 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about New Berkeley Apartments
What is the Cheapest New apartment in Berkeley?
Currently the most affordable New Apartment in Berkeley is at Collab@Oxford listed at $674.
How much is the average rent for a New Berkeley Apartment?
The average rent for a New Apartment in Berkeley is $3,473.
What is the largest New Berkeley Apartment for rent?
Today's New apartment with the most square footage in Berkeley is a 2,745 square feet unit starting from $2,425 at Baxter on Broadway.
What is the average size for Berkeley New Apartments for rent?
The average size for a New rental in Berkeley is currently at 533 sq ft.
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