
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Central Berkeley Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA (552 Rentals)


Stadium Place Apartments

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1122U

K Street Flats

Modera Berkeley

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Ace Berkeley

The U at California

TheShattuck

Student | Identity Logan Park

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Aquatic Fourth Street
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Allston Place Apartments

Aquatic Shattuck

Blake at Berkeley

The Berkeley Place

2360 Ellsworth

2225 Hearst

2311 Le Conte

Addison Arts Apartments

Bachenheimer

The Kittredge
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The Overture

Addison

Berkeley Central

The Lair

Helios

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2122 Dwight Way

2405 Fulton St

2000 Durant Ave

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1803 Oxford St

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Catalyst

1243 Allston Way

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2116 California St, Unit B

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1677 Arch St, Unit 1

2504 Grant St, Unit 409

2161 N Valley St

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1698 University Ave, Unit SI FL4-ID2126

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1698 University Ave, Unit SI FL4-ID2124
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2314 Bonar St, Unit SI ID1310762P

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2077 Haste St, Unit SI FL2-ID1822

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2000 Fifth Street-SI FL4-ID1505, Unit SI FL4-ID1505

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2001 Fifth Street-SI FL4-ID1262, Unit SI FL4-ID1262

2249 Spaulding Ave

1709 University Ave

1532 Milvia St

1213 San Pablo Ave

1932 Haste St

1803 Derby St
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Central Berkeley, Berkeley, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Central Berkeley?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Berkeley Studio Apartments | $2,531 | $950 | $3,815 |
Central Berkeley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,810 | $950 | $4,667 |
| Central Berkeley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,268 | $963 | $8,099 |
| Central Berkeley 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,192 | $895 | $8,865 |
| Central Berkeley 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,945 | $845 | $5,975 |
| Central Berkeley 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,694 | $1,305 | $8,500 |
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Largest Available Central Berkeley 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the Central Berkeley area of San Francisco, CA is found at Addison Arts Apartments and is listed at 803 square feet priced from $2,895. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Addison Arts Apartments | 1+ Bed / 1 Bath (w/partition) | 803 Sq Ft | $2,895 |
| Aquatic Fourth Street | A3- 1D | 800 Sq Ft | $3,558 |
| Jones Berkeley | A2 | 768 Sq Ft | $4,059 |
| The Kittredge | 1BR/1.0BA | 762 Sq Ft | $3,200 |
| The Overture | Loft 1 Bedroom | 708 Sq Ft | $3,095 |
| 2000 Durant Ave | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 700 Sq Ft | $2,000 |
| Stranda Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 694 Sq Ft | $2,695 |
| 2405 Fulton St | 1 Bedroom and Full Livingroom | 680 Sq Ft | $2,150 |
| TheShattuck | Live - Work B | 669 Sq Ft | $2,995 |
| Modera Berkeley | A06 | 557 Sq Ft | $4,116 |
Cheapest Available Central Berkeley 1 Bedroom Apartments
Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Central Berkeley of San Francisco, CA is the Helios - Bed rental - Shared Double 2026 - 2027... Model starting from $950 at Helios. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Central Berkeley is currently $2,810. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Helios | Helios - Bed rental - Shared Double 2026 - 2027... | $950 |
| Roosevelt | 1BR/1.0BA | $1,150 |
| The Lair | 1BR/1.0BA | $1,259 |
| 1803 Oxford St | 1BR/1.0BA | $1,632 |
| Catalyst | 1BR IBA | $1,798 |
| MB Apartments | 1 bedrooms | $1,850 |
| 2030 Dwight Way | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | $1,995 |
| 1385 Shattuck Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | $1,995 |
| 2000 Durant Ave | 1 Bed, 1 bath | $2,000 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Central Berkeley Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Central Berkeley with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Central Berkeley is at Helios listed at $950.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Central Berkeley Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Central Berkeley is $2,810.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Central Berkeley Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Central Berkeley is a 803 square feet unit starting from $2,895 at Addison Arts Apartments.
What is the average size for Central Berkeley 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Central Berkeley is currently 625 sq ft.
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