Apartments for Rent in the Central Berkeley Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA (1,294 Rentals)

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Parker
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$2,647 - $6,920
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Parker

2038 Parker StBerkeley, CA 94704
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1122U
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$2,258 - $6,210
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Studio to 5 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 8

1122U

1122 University AveBerkeley, CA 94702
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Hillside Village
$2,156 - $2,581
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2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 17

Hillside Village

1801 Shattuck AveBerkeley, CA 94709
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Ace Berkeley
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$1,490 - $8,865
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$1,490 - $8,865
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 15

Ace Berkeley

2108 Berkeley WayBerkeley, CA 94704
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Aquatic Fourth Street
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$3,354 - $6,631
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Aquatic Fourth Street

2010 5th StBerkeley, CA 94710
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2122 Dwight Way
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$2,111 - $2,216
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 12

2122 Dwight Way

2122 Dwight WayBerkeley, CA 94704
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Central Berkeley, Berkeley, CA

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team compares millions of points of data to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across California, including Berkeley. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, multifamily communities for the kids, and much more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Family-Friendly Rating

Do you have children? this residential submarket ranks as a top residential area for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly ratings are based on community features and environments that help parents and children to thrive. Family Friendly communities provide resources like parks, playgrounds, extra living spaces, features for pets, picnic areas, recreation rooms, walking and biking trails, and great learning and education resources.

Luxury Living Rating

This neighborhood has emerged as one of the A-list upscale neighborhoods in town, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like shared social spaces, lounges, pools, concierge services, park views, easy access to green space, and kitchen details like granite and high-end fixtures. Luxury communities also often offer tile or hardwood floors, access to sports facilities like golf, raquetball, and tennis, and a full-time security staff or doorman.

Pet Friendly Rating

Does your family raise pets? this part of San Francisco ranks highly for raising pets (dogs and cats), with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about Central Berkeley

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Central Berkeley area of Berkeley, CA?

As of today, August 01, 2026, there are currently 1,294 available Central Berkeley apartments priced from $845 to $11,900, with an average monthly rent of $3,029.

How much are Studio apartments in Central Berkeley?

There are currently 664 Studio Apartments in Central Berkeley with rent ranges from $950 to $3,815 with an average price of $2,531.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Central Berkeley Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Central Berkeley ranges from $950 to $4,667 with an average monthly rent of $2,810.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Central Berkeley cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Central Berkeley range from $963 to $8,099. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,268.

How expensive are Central Berkeley Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 187 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Central Berkeley on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $895 to $8,865 - averaging $3,192 for the location.

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