
Top Rated Apartments for Rent in Berkeley, CA (51 Rentals)
Apartments in Berkeley with the best features, newest construction, and richest amenities.


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Parker

FOUND Study Downtown Berkeley

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1122U

ArtHaus Telegraph

Modera Berkeley

The Dwight

2430 Prospect LP

2315 College

The Valiant
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Student | Identity Logan Park

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Aquatic Fourth Street

The Kittredge

Blake at Berkeley

Addison Arts Apartments

Bachenheimer

Addison

Berkeley Central

Telegraph Commons

Aquatic @ U
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2000 Fifth St, Unit SI FL4-ID1505

Metro 510

The Emery

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The Skylyne at Temescal

One Piedmont

Mily on Piedmont

Pacific Park Plaza

Andante Emeryville

2439-2447 8th St

1614 Milvia St
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2037 Hearst Ave

1912 Addison St

2612 Webster St

6506 Eureka Ave

3215 Filbert St

5850 Birch Ct

656 62nd St

Evans Manor

Collab@Oxford

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The Guardian

Sterling Oxford

Jones Berkeley

New Californian

The Delaware Apartments

2636 Warring St

Avalon Senior Housing

MAZ Building

109 Monte Cresta Ave
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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 Top Rated Studio Apartments | $2,474 | $748 | $3,924 |
| Berkeley Top Rated 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,702 | $765 | $5,186 |
| Berkeley Top Rated 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,523 | $780 | $10,000+ |
| Berkeley Top Rated 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,276 | $850 | $9,494 |
| Berkeley Top Rated 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,141 | $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 1,739 Studio Apartments in Berkeley with rent ranges from $748 to $3,924 with an average price of $3,046.
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 $5,186 with an average monthly rent of $2,702.
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 $15,077. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,523.
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 $9,494 - averaging $3,276 for the location.
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