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1176 University

1934 Stuart St

2813 Shattuck Ave

2115 Haste St

1613 6th St

1951 Chestnut St

2070 University Avenue

2331 Sacramento St

2218 Haste St
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2450 Milvia St

2033 Haste St

1931 Dwight Way

1626-1654 Dwight Way

1936 Stuart St

2319 Shattuck Ave.

2232 Haste St
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2030 Dwight Way

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1940-1942 Haste St.

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2117 Rose St

1433 Dwight Way

1590 Oregon St

1818 Walnut St

2232 Blake Street

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1678 Dwight Way

1301 Gilman St

1213 San Pablo Ave
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 | $2,637 | $900 | $5,226 |
| Central Berkeley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,713 | $950 | $9,119 |
| Central Berkeley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,939 | $949 | $10,000+ |
| Central Berkeley 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,293 | $810 | $8,850 |
| Central Berkeley 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,662 | $845 | $7,170 |
| Central Berkeley 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,027 | $1,305 | $8,900 |
| Central Berkeley 6 Bedroom Apartments | $4,384 | $1,295 | $10,000+ |
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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 $1,375.
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 $2,995.
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 538 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 $2,183 which is $812 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central Berkeley.
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