Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Berkeley, CA Under $5,000 (52 Rentals)
Rental terms in Berkeley as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.

Berkeley Central

Jones Berkeley

1122U

Modera Berkeley

TheShattuck

Aquatic Fourth Street

The Dwight
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Aquatic Higby

K Street Flats

Bosco

The Den

The Lair

2425 Prospect

SHARED & PRIVATE Dorm Style Units Available

2640 Shattuck Ave.

2640 Shattuck Ave.
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2701 Shattuck Ave.

2640 Shattuck Ave.
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Oak Walk

47Hundred

Icon At Park

Metro 510

The Bridge at Emeryville

Baxter on Broadway

The Village at Town Center

The Broadway

240 W MacArthur Blvd
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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 | $2,377 | $995 | $5,954 |
Berkeley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,718 | $795 | $6,208 |
Berkeley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,897 | $800 | $10,000+ |
Berkeley 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,439 | $849 | $9,300 |
Berkeley 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,205 | $995 | $10,000+ |
Berkeley 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,664 | $1,140 | $10,000+ |
Berkeley 6 Bedroom Apartments | $4,232 | $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 Short-term Berkeley Apartments
What is the Cheapest Short-term apartment in Berkeley?
Currently the most affordable Short-term Apartment in Berkeley is at SHARED & PRIVATE Dorm Style Units Available listed at $795.
How much is the average rent for a Short-term Berkeley Apartment?
The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in Berkeley is $3,867.
What is the largest Short-term Berkeley Apartment for rent?
Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in Berkeley is a 2,745 square feet unit starting from $2,248 at Baxter on Broadway.
What is the average size for Berkeley Short-term Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Short-term rental in Berkeley is currently at 537 sq ft.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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