
2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Central Berkeley Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA (534 Rentals)


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1122U

K Street Flats

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Hillside Village

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Ace Berkeley

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Aquatic Fourth Street

1729 Arch Street

2009-2011 Haste St.

2211 Channing Way

2025 Francisco St.

2028 Dwight Way
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Maison Durant

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2015 Haste St.

Collab@Oxford

2235 Bonar St

2249 Bonar St

Blake Apartments

Allston Place Apartments

Aquatic Shattuck

Blake at Berkeley
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1920 Francisco LLC

The Overture

2311 Le Conte

Addison Arts Apartments

The Kittredge

2360 Ellsworth

Jones Berkeley

Addison

Berkeley Central
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The Lair

2222 Dwight Way

MB Apartments

2405 Fulton St

2000 Durant Ave

Bosco

2430 Fulton Street

RUMI at King

1622 Milvia St

1610 Milvia Street
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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 | $2,557 | $950 | $5,558 |
| Central Berkeley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,033 | $950 | $9,925 |
Central Berkeley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,285 | $472 | $10,000+ |
| Central Berkeley 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,398 | $612 | $9,021 |
| Central Berkeley 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,249 | $845 | $6,554 |
| Central Berkeley 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,687 | $1,305 | $8,500 |
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There are currently 534 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Central Berkeley Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA.
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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 Jones Berkeley and is listed at 1,420 square feet priced from $5,778. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jones Berkeley | THA | 1,420 Sq Ft | $5,778 |
| Bosco | 2 Bed 1 Bath - 1280 sqft | 1,280 Sq Ft | $4,956 |
| The Kittredge | 2BR/2.0BA | 1,234 Sq Ft | $6,295 |
| Parker | Two Bedroom Two Bathroom | 1,218 Sq Ft | $5,170 |
| Ace Berkeley | 2BR/2B - Deluxe - B9 | 1,088 Sq Ft | $1,375 |
| 2430 Fulton Street | 2 Bedroom | 1,080 Sq Ft | $3,995 |
| Student | Identity Logan Park | Select 15 | 1,078 Sq Ft | $1,239 |
| 1122U | 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath w Den | 1,076 Sq Ft | $4,046 |
| Aquatic Fourth Street | A3- 2B | 1,000 Sq Ft | $4,430 |
| Addison Arts Apartments | 06 - 2+ Bed / 1 Bath | 992 Sq Ft | $3,550 |
Cheapest Available Central Berkeley 2 Bedroom Apartments
Currently the lowest priced 2 Bedroom apartment unit Central Berkeley of San Francisco, CA is the 2X1 Model starting from $472 at Collab@Oxford. The average price for all 2 Bedroom apartments in Central Berkeley is currently $3,285. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 2 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Collab@Oxford | 2X1 | $472 |
| RUMI at King | 2BR/2.0BA | $1,062 |
| The Lair | 2BR/2.0BA | $1,081 |
| FOUND Study Southside Berkeley | 2x1 - Double - Berkeley Spring & Summer '26 | $1,099 |
| Addison Arts Apartments | 01 - 2 Bed / 1 Bath | $2,000 |
| Hillside Village | B1 | $2,020 |
| BUSD Workforce Housing | 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 |
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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 Collab@Oxford listed at $472.
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 $3,285.
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 1,420 square feet unit starting from $5,778 at Jones Berkeley.
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 720 sq ft.
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