
2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Central Berkeley Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA (530 Rentals)


Parker

FOUND Study Downtown Berkeley

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1122U

K Street Flats

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Hillside Village

Modera Berkeley

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Ace Berkeley

University Park

The U at California
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Aquatic Fourth Street

2235 Bonar St

Aquatic Shattuck

Blake at Berkeley

The Berkeley Place

2360 Ellsworth

2311 Le Conte

Addison Arts Apartments

Bachenheimer
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The Kittredge

1920 Francisco LLC

The Overture

Bosco

Addison

Berkeley Central

The Lair

2211 Carleton St

2405 Fulton St

2000 Durant Ave
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MB Apartments

RUMI at King

Catalyst

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1694 Oxford St

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1828 Walnut St

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2217 9th St, Unit 2

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2021 Blake St

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2342 Hilgard Ave, Unit 2342

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1337 Cornell Ave, Unit 2BD 1BA Upstairs Unit

1316 Cedar Street, Unit B
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2015 Hearst Ave, Unit 4

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2055 Haste St, Unit SI FL7-ID1984

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2150 Kittredge St, Unit SI FL5-ID1953

2138 Derby St

2312 Bonar St

2218 Parker St

2223 Ward St

2438 Martin Luther King Jr Way

2430 Fulton Street

1339 Rose 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 2 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 2 Bedroom apartment unit in the Central Berkeley area of San Francisco, CA is found at Bosco and is listed at 1,280 square feet priced from $3,800. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bosco | 2 Bed 1 Bath - 1280 sqft | 1,280 Sq Ft | $3,800 |
| The Kittredge | 2BR/2.0BA | 1,234 Sq Ft | $6,295 |
| Berkeley Central | 2 Bedroom - 1160 sqft | Premium | 1,160 Sq Ft | $5,125 |
| Blake at Berkeley | C7 | 1,142 Sq Ft | $5,292 |
| Aquatic Fourth Street | A1- 2B | 1,104 Sq Ft | $5,006 |
| Modera Berkeley | B13L | 1,083 Sq Ft | $5,970 |
| Shattuck Apartments | 2 Bedrooms 1 Bathroom | 1,045 Sq Ft | $3,195 |
| Addison | B4 | 1,042 Sq Ft | $6,404 |
| Addison Arts Apartments | 13 - 2+ Bed / 1 Bath | 965 Sq Ft | $3,275 |
| RUMI at King | By the Bed | 951 Sq Ft | $950 |
Cheapest Available Central Berkeley 2 Bedroom Apartments
Currently the lowest priced 2 Bedroom apartment unit Central Berkeley of San Francisco, CA is the By the Bed Model starting from $950 at RUMI at King. The average price for all 2 Bedroom apartments in Central Berkeley is currently $3,268. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 2 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| RUMI at King | By the Bed | $950 |
| The Lair | 2BR/2.0BA | $963 |
| Addison Arts Apartments | 01 - 2 Bed / 1 Bath | $2,000 |
| The Berkeley Place | 2BR/1.0BA | $2,052 |
| Catalyst | 2BR 1BA | $2,158 |
| 1919 Curtis St | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | $2,495 |
| MB Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | $2,500 |
| The Kittredge | By the Bedroom | $2,597 |
| 1920 Francisco LLC | 2BR/1.0BA | $2,695 |
| 2015 Haste St. | 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom | $2,795 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 2 Bedroom Central Berkeley Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Central Berkeley with 2 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 2 Bedroom in Central Berkeley is at RUMI at King listed at $950.
How much is the average rent for a 2 Bedroom Central Berkeley Apartment?
The average rent for a 2 Bedroom Apartment in Central Berkeley is $3,268.
What is the largest available 2 Bedroom Central Berkeley Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Central Berkeley is a 1,280 square feet unit starting from $3,800 at Bosco.
What is the average size for Central Berkeley 2 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 2 Bedroom rental in Central Berkeley is currently 960 sq ft.
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