Apartments for Rent in Berkeley, CA Under $3,000 (363 Rentals)

2510 Bancroft Way

FOUND Study Southside Berkeley

FOUND Study Downtown Berkeley

Hub Bancroft

Aquatic Fourth Street
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2016-2020 Dwight Way

Stadium Place Apartments

The Dwight

Parker

Aquatic Higby

Bosco

The Harmony Collective

1122U

2500 Durant Avenue
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2832 Derby St

Ace Berkeley

Aquatic Shattuck

26FIFTY

Shattuck Apartments

The Laureate

Spectra Southside (Student)
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Maison Durant

Berkeley Park Apartments

2030 Dwight Way

Historic-Charming Apartment Steps from the South Side of Campus

Helios
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2414 Telegraph

Student | Identity Logan Park

TheShattuck

1623 Alcatraz Ave

The U at California

The Kittredge

RUMI at King

Allston Place Apartments

Blake at Berkeley
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 $3000 | $2,485 | $1,100 | $4,929 |
Berkeley 1 Bedroom Apartments Under $3000 | $2,705 | $795 | $5,090 |
Berkeley 2 Bedroom Apartments Under $3000 | $3,354 | $800 | $7,607 |
Berkeley 3 Bedroom Apartments Under $3000 | $4,015 | $849 | $9,300 |
Berkeley 4 Bedroom Apartments Under $3000 | $4,349 | $1,165 | $10,000+ |
Berkeley 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,116 | $1,140 | $10,000+ |
Berkeley 6 Bedroom Apartments | $1,997 | $1,240 | $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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- 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 490 Studio Apartments in Berkeley with rent ranges from $1,100 to $4,929 with an average price of $2,485.
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 $795 to $5,090 with an average monthly rent of $2,705.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Berkeley cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Berkeley range from $800 to $7,607. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,354.
How expensive are Berkeley Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 486 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Berkeley on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $849 to $9,300 - averaging $4,015 for the location.
Expert Rental Resources
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