
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Central Berkeley Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA from $950 (66 Rentals)


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1803 Oxford St

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1988 California St

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1932 Haste St

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2000 Durant Ave
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2122 Dwight Way

2249 Spaulding Ave

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1212 Neilson St

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1329 Rose St, Unit B

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1698 University Ave, Unit SI FL4-ID2124

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2001 Fifth St, Unit SI FL4-ID1262

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1698 University Ave, Unit SI FL4-ID2126

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Roosevelt

Oregon Park Apartments

2115 Haste St

2070 University Avenue

2450 Milvia St
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1931 Dwight Way

2033 Haste St

2232 Haste St

1936 Stuart St

1930 Channing Way

2121 Blake St

2030 Dwight Way

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2014 Virginia St

1385 Shattuck Ave

1940-1942 Haste St.

2117 Rose St

1634 Oxford St

1818 Walnut St

Hill Durant

McGee Ave. 2229

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Central Berkeley?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Berkeley Studio Apartments | $2,495 | $950 | $3,877 |
Central Berkeley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,908 | $950 | $5,234 |
| Central Berkeley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,609 | $1,081 | $6,295 |
| Central Berkeley 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,005 | $850 | $7,297 |
| Central Berkeley 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,084 | $845 | $6,275 |
| Central Berkeley 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,747 | $1,305 | $8,500 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Berkeley Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Central Berkeley?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Central Berkeley is under $1,448.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central Berkeley?
The cheapest apartment in Central Berkeley is Helios which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in Central Berkeley costs $2,890.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Central Berkeley?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 153 regular apartments in Central Berkeley that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Central Berkeley?
Cheap apartments in Central Berkeley have an average cost of $1,826 which is $1,064 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central Berkeley.
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