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How much does it cost to rent a home in Central Berkeley?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Berkeley 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,399 | $2,000 | $10,000+ |
| Central Berkeley 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,704 | $3,550 | $6,050 |
| Central Berkeley 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $7,500 | $7,500 | $7,500 |
| Central Berkeley 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,700 | $1,600 | $8,500 |
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There are currently 8 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Central Berkeley Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA.
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Cheapest Available Central Berkeley Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central Berkeley area of San Francisco, CA is a 3 Beds unit found at Student | Identity Logan Park priced from $849. The Lair has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $999. Here are the most affordable Central Berkeley apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student | Identity Logan Park | Select 14 | 3BR,3BA | $849 |
| The Lair | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $999 |
| 2210 MLK | 5 Bedroom | 2 Bath B | 5BR,2BA | $1,100 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Berkeley, CA
As of June 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central Berkeley area is the $2.86 price per square foot 4 Bed 2 Bath Model at 2434-2436 Fulton St in the in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood starting from $5,295. The second greatest value Central Berkeley apartment is the 2 Bed 1 Bath - 1280 sqft Model at Bosco starting at $3,717 with a $2.90 price per square foot in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central Berkeley apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2434-2436 Fulton St | 4 Bed 2 Bath | 4BR,2BA | $2.86 |
| Bosco | 2 Bed 1 Bath - 1280 sqft | 2BR,1BA | $2.90 |
| 2210 MLK | 5 Bedroom | 2 Bath A | 5BR,2BA | $1.36 |
| RUMI at King | 2B2B Private Bedroom & Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.02 |
| Hillside Village | B3 | 2BR,2BA | $2.27 |
| 1176 University | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $1.99 |
| MB Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.33 |
| 2120-2124 Dwight Way | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.07 |
| 2801 Fulton St, Unit B | 2801 Fulton St | 1BR,1BA | $3.38 |
| K Street Flats | 1BD, 1BTH A | 1BR,1BA | $3.25 |
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There are currently 1279 Apartments for Rent in Central Berkeley, CA with pricing that ranges from $849 to $7,607. There are also 43 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Central Berkeley ranging from $1,600 to $12,500.
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Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Central Berkeley ranges from $1,600 to $12,500 with an average monthly rent of $4,612.
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