
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Berkeley Hills Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA from $1,200 (60 Rentals)
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1330 Spruce St, Unit #A, Unit #A

1525 Arch St

2125 Cedar St

Captain Charles Boudrow House

2231-2239 Cedar St

1525 Milvia St

1526 Arch St

1197 Euclid Ave

1075-1077 Cragmont Ave
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1192 Arch St

1338 Shattuck Ave

2009 Vine St

2009 Rose St

1504 Bonita Ave

1422 Oxford St

1528 Oxford St

1425 Walnut St

1543 Spruce St

1501 Oxford St
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2201 Rose St

2662-2664 Hilgard Ave

1426 Martin Luther King Jr Way

1640 Euclid Ave

1801 Rose St

1540 Milvia St

1435 Martin Luther King Jr Way

Bldg 1

1311 Bonita Ave

1412 Hawthorne Terr.
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2501 Rose Walk

1321 Spruce St

1313 Martin Luther King Jr Way

1510 Bonita Ave

1169 Euclid

1409 Oxford St

1393-1395 Spruce St

1010 Craigmont

1134 Fresno Ave

1429 Martin Luther King Jr Way
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1516 Henry St

1426 Spruce St

1300 Martin Luther King Jr Way

2012-2014 Vine St

1550 Walnut St

1993 El Dorado Ave

1315 Martin Luther King Jr Way

1544-1546 Spruce St

1530-1532 Arch St

1318 Shattuck Ave
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Berkeley Hills, Berkeley, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Berkeley Hills?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkeley Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,750 | $2,750 | $2,750 |
| Berkeley Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $7,127 | $2,950 | $10,000+ |
| Berkeley Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,448 | $3,850 | $5,600 |
| Berkeley Hills 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,822 | $5,545 | $8,100 |
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Cheapest Available Berkeley Hills Apartments for Rent
 | Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1385 Shattuck Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,095 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleBerkeley Hills, Berkeley, CA
Ranked #22
Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
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