Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Central Berkeley Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA from $950 (41 Rentals)

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Genius Ideas and Studio Layout Tips That Maximize Every Square Inch

Transform your studio apartment layout and maximize storage. Get proven ideas from a 20-year property expert to make any small space stylish and functional.

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2122 Dwight Way
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$1,995 - $2,199
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2122 Dwight Way

2122 Dwight WayBerkeley, CA 94704
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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts

Create a productive work-from-home apartment setup, even in a small space or studio. Discover layout ideas, desk solutions, and organization tips that actually work.

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1122U
$2,399 - $2,410
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$2,410 - $4,702
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1122U

1122 University AveBerkeley, CA 94702
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Durant Park Apartment
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Durant Park Apartment

2226-2230 Durant AveBerkeley, CA 94704
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2813 Shattuck Ave
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2813 Shattuck Ave

2813 Shattuck AveBerkeley, CA 94705
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1951 Chestnut St
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1951 Chestnut St

1951 Chestnut StBerkeley, CA 94702
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2218 Haste St
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2218 Haste St

2218 Haste StBerkeley, CA 94704
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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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Shattuck Studios
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Shattuck Studios

2711 Shattuck AveBerkeley, CA 94705
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2319 Shattuck Ave.
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2319 Shattuck Ave.

2319-2323 Shattuck AveBerkeley, CA 94704
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2119 Hearst Ave
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2119 Hearst Ave

2119 Hearst AveBerkeley, CA 94709
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1725 Oxford St
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1725 Oxford St

1725 Oxford StBerkeley, CA 94709
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Margaret Hall
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Margaret Hall

1717 Oxford StBerkeley, CA 94709
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1526 Arch St
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1526 Arch St

1526 Arch StBerkeley, CA 94708
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Sterling Haste
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Sterling Haste

2110 Haste StBerkeley, CA 94704
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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

Discover how your credit score impacts your ability to lease or buy a home. Learn how credit scores are determined, how to check yours, and strategies to improve it for real estate success.

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Acton Courtyard
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Acton Courtyard

1370 University AveBerkeley, CA 94704
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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 $1,775.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central Berkeley?

The cheapest apartment in Central Berkeley is Aquatic @ U which is listed at $1,350, while the average apartment in Central Berkeley costs $9,995.

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 370 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 $2,184 which is $7,811 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central Berkeley.

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