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B28
2028 Bancroft WayBerkeley, CA 94704
Apartments for Rent with Specials in the Central Berkeley Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA (22 Rentals)
Apartments in the Central Berkeley area of Berkeley with special offers and discounts available right now - opportunities to save money or get a month or more of free rent.
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$2,647 - $6,920
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Parker
2038 Parker StBerkeley, CA 94704
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$863 - $2,799Special Offer
Discounts Apply Now and receive up to $200 of a month when you sign a 12 month lease within 72 hours of applying!
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FOUND Study Downtown Berkeley
2024 Durant AveBerkeley, CA 94704
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$6,142 - $7,425Special Offer
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Panoramic Northside
1752 Shattuck AveBerkeley, CA 94709
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$2,410 - $6,425
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1122U
1122 University AveBerkeley, CA 94702
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$1,250 - $8,850
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$1,250 - $8,850
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Ace Berkeley
2108 Berkeley WayBerkeley, CA 94704
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$1,466 - $1,600Special Offer
2 Months Free Enjoy 8 Weeks Free and Waived Signing Fees when you sign your lease with ArtHaus Dwight this week! Move-ins as early as June 1
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ArtHaus Dwight
2137 Dwight WayBerkeley, CA 94704
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$2,728 - $6,178
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Aquatic Fourth Street
2010 5th StBerkeley, CA 94710
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$2,300 - $15,481Special Offer
Specials Enjoy up to 4 Weeks Free on select homes! Please call or contact us for more details, or better yet book a tour and come see your n
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Blake at Berkeley
2033-2035 Blake StBerkeley, CA 94704
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$2,895 - $4,200Special Offer
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The Berkeley Place
2067 University AveBerkeley, CA 94704
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$1,228 - $2,278Special Offer
Specials Now Leasing for the 2026-2027 Academic Year. Waiving application fees in addition to Refer-A-Friend, Look & Lease, and Fill-A-Unit
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2225 Hearst
2225 Hearst AveBerkeley, CA 94709
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$2,395 - $4,599Special Offer
Specials Get 1 Month Free on any 12 month lease
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The Overture
1812 University AveBerkeley, CA 94703
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Specials Now Leasing for the 2026-2027 Academic Year. Waiving application fees in addition to Refer-A-Friend, Look & Lease, and Fill-A-Unit
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2311 Le Conte
2311 Le Conte AveBerkeley, CA 94709
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$810 - $7,650Special Offer
Specials Now Leasing for the 2026-2027 Academic Year. Waiving application fees in addition to Refer-A-Friend, Look & Lease, and Fill-A-Unit
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2124 Parker
2124 Parker StBerkeley, CA 94704
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$1,240 - $2,030Special Offer
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2360 Ellsworth
2360 Ellsworth StBerkeley, CA 94704
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$2,671 - $6,582Special Offer
Specials 6 Weeks Free On Select Units! *Restrictions Apply, Contact Leasing Team for Details.
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Jones Berkeley
1500 San Pablo AveBerkeley, CA 94702
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$3,585 - $10,188Special Offer
1 Month Free Up to 4 weeks free on select units!** *Restrictions Apply. Select Units Only. Please reach out for more details.
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Addison
1950 Addison StBerkeley, CA 94704
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$3,532 - $9,603Special Offer
1 Month Free LEASE NOW AND GET UP TO 6 WEEKS FREE!*
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Berkeley Central
2055 Center StBerkeley, CA 94704
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$1,995 - $2,199
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2122 Dwight Way
2122 Dwight WayBerkeley, CA 94704
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$1,850 - $2,700Special Offer
Specials 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
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MB Apartments
1945 Berkeley WayBerkeley, CA 94704
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$1,450 - $8,500Special Offer
Specials Receive a $500 Look & Lease Bonus for tour and sign within 48 hours. Get an VIP $2,000 bonus signing a group lease for Unit 402 and
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Bosco
1717 University AveBerkeley, CA 94703
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$950 - $5,595Special Offer
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RUMI at King
2099 Martin Luther King Jr WayBerkeley, CA 94704
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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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Top Berkeley Apartments in the Central Berkeley Area with Move-In Specials Ending Soon
Specials updated: 06-17-2026Take advantage of these move-in and rent specials that are ending soon for top Central Berkeley, CA apartments. Act fast and don’t miss out on an incredible deal on your perfect new place!
Berkeley Central
LEASE NOW AND GET UP TO 6 WEEKS FREE!*Expires 06-18-2026
Parker
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 06-18-2026
The Overture
Get 1 Month Free on any 12 month leaseExpires 06-18-2026
1122U
Now offering up to one month free base rent on select homes. Minimum lease term applies. Other costs and fees excluded.Expires 06-18-2026
Blake at Berkeley
Enjoy up to 4 Weeks Free on select homes! Please call or contact us for more details, or better yet book a tour and come see your new home today!Expires 06-18-2026
Addison
Up to 4 weeks free on select units!** *Restrictions Apply. Select Units Only. Please reach out for more details.Expires 06-18-2026
Jones Berkeley
6 Weeks Free On Select Units! *Restrictions Apply, Contact Leasing Team for Details.Expires 06-18-2026
2122 Dwight Way
1 month free with any 12 month leaseExpires 06-18-2026
Aquatic Fourth Street
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 06-18-2026
Bosco
Receive a $500 Look & Lease Bonus for tour and sign within 48 hours. Get an VIP $2,000 bonus signing a group lease for Unit 402 and 501. PLUS, Unit 201 private room flash sale $1,450/mon.Expires 06-19-2026
Newly Listed Move-In Specials offers for Apartments in Central Berkeley, CA
Specials updated: 06-17-2026Here 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.
B28
6 weeks rent FREE with a 12-month lease + $500 Amazon gift card if you apply within 24 hours of your tour !!!Expires 06-30-2026
MB Apartments
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
FOUND Study Downtown Berkeley
Apply Now and receive up to $200 of a month when you sign a 12 month lease within 72 hours of applying!Expires 06-26-2026
2122 Dwight Way
1 month free with any 12 month leaseExpires 06-18-2026
Aquatic Fourth Street
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 06-18-2026
Addison
Up to 4 weeks free on select units!** *Restrictions Apply. Select Units Only. Please reach out for more details.Expires 06-18-2026
Jones Berkeley
6 Weeks Free On Select Units! *Restrictions Apply, Contact Leasing Team for Details.Expires 06-18-2026
Berkeley Central
LEASE NOW AND GET UP TO 6 WEEKS FREE!*Expires 06-18-2026
Parker
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 06-18-2026
The Overture
Get 1 Month Free on any 12 month leaseExpires 06-18-2026
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Currently the most affordable Rent Specials Apartment in Central Berkeley is at 2124 Parker listed at $810.
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The average rent for a Rent Specials Apartment in Central Berkeley is $4,145.
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The average size for a Rent Specials rental in Central Berkeley is currently at 556 sq ft.
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