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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Berkeley Studio Apartments | $2,673 | $900 | $5,720 |
| Central Berkeley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,708 | $950 | $9,119 |
| Central Berkeley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,969 | $748 | $10,000+ |
| Central Berkeley 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,202 | $810 | $8,850 |
| Central Berkeley 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,410 | $797 | $6,554 |
| Central Berkeley 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,852 | $1,305 | $7,650 |
| Central Berkeley 6 Bedroom Apartments | $4,160 | $1,295 | $10,000+ |
There are currently 20 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Central Berkeley Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA.
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LEASE NOW AND GET UP TO 6 WEEKS FREE!*Expires 05-03-2026
NOW OFFERING 6 WEEKS FREE BASE RENT & LUXURY LOOK AND LEASE BONUS ON SELECT APARTMENT HOMES!* Stacker Parking Special 3 months free for stacker parking, followed by a $100/month rate after the promotional period *Min. terms & restrictions apply. Other costs & fees excluded. Offer may change.Expires 05-03-2026
NOW LEASING SPACIOUS STUDIOS, ONE & TWO-BEDROOM APARTMENT HOMES! VISIT US TODAY! *Restrictions Apply. Contact the Leasing Office For More Details. We can't wait to meet you!Expires 05-03-2026
Up to 4 weeks free on select units!** *Restrictions Apply. Select Units Only. Please reach out for more details.Expires 05-03-2026
Up to 2 weeks on select units + $1,000 Look and Lease *Select Terms Apply, Contact Leasing Team for Details.Expires 05-03-2026
Limited-Time Offer: Get Up to 1 Month Free! Call for details!Expires 05-03-2026
Get 1 Month Free on any 12 month leaseExpires 05-04-2026
Open House:Saturday, April 25th & Sunday, April 26th from 2PM to 3PMExpires 05-30-2026
OPEN HOUSE Saturday March 14th at 11am-12pm See these spacious units in our well maintained property **No Pets Allowed** Gated property and amazing location to shopping, dining and walkable distance to campusExpires 05-31-2026
Sign within 72 hours of applying – Receive $100 off a month on all floorplans Fill a whole unit, everyone gets referral credit ($300 per person) Wrap Lease – Sign and move in during May or June 2026 and sign through 7/31/27, receive 2 months free.Expires 05-31-2026
Here are the most recently added special offers for renters looking to find the best deals on apartments in Central Berkeley, CA. Be sure to take advantage of some of the area’s top offers.
Open House: Saturday, May 2nd & Sunday, May 3rd from 2PM to 3PMExpires 08-01-2026
Open House:Saturday, April 25th & Sunday, April 26th from 2PM to 3PMExpires 05-30-2026
OPEN HOUSE Saturday March 14th at 11am-12pm See these spacious units in our well maintained property **No Pets Allowed** Gated property and amazing location to shopping, dining and walkable distance to campusExpires 05-31-2026
Sign within 72 hours of applying – Receive $100 off a month on all floorplans Fill a whole unit, everyone gets referral credit ($300 per person) Wrap Lease – Sign and move in during May or June 2026 and sign through 7/31/27, receive 2 months free.Expires 05-31-2026
Tired of paying rent in summer or trying to sublet the summer? We are signing leases now for an August 1st move in date with lease end date of 5/31/27.Expires 07-31-2026
NOW OFFERING 6 WEEKS FREE ON SELECT APARTMENT HOMES! Select Lease TermsExpires 06-15-2026
Get 1 Month Free on any 12 month leaseExpires 05-04-2026
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Currently the most affordable Rent Specials Apartment in Central Berkeley is at Ace Berkeley listed at $1,250.
The average rent for a Rent Specials Apartment in Central Berkeley is $3,591.
Today's Rent Specials apartment with the most square footage in Central Berkeley is a 1,713 square feet unit starting from $4,667 at Berkeley Central.
The average size for a Rent Specials rental in Central Berkeley is currently at 534 sq ft.
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