Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Berkeley Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA (1,560 Rentals)

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Downtown Berkeley, Berkeley, CA Local Guide

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Berkeley, Berkeley, CA

Ranked #4

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across California and customized analysis for Northeastern San Francisco, CA. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Family-Friendly Rating

A family-friendly multifamily community may be just the ticket if you have young children when you rent. Amongst all of the neighborhoods in Berkeley, this residential submarket is one of the A-list submarkets for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly communities have features that support parents and kids in having fun and being healthy together. These features include things like green spaces, recreation and A/V rooms, trails, and great education and schools.

Luxury Living Rating

Downtown Berkeley is known as one of our favorite luxury communities in town, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like shared social spaces, lounges, pools, proximity to great shopping areas, park views, easy access to green space, and nice home amenities like granite or quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances. Other luxury items often include hardwood floors and fireplaces, tennis courts, and a full-time security staff or doorman.

Pet Friendly Rating

This area is now ranked as one of the best-regarded neighborhoods for families with pets, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Getting Around the Downtown Berkeley Neighborhood in Berkeley, CA

Walk Score®

97 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

98 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

71 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Berkeley

How much are Studio apartments in Downtown Berkeley?

There are currently 287 Studio Apartments in Downtown Berkeley with rent ranges from $995 to $4,419 with an average price of $2,476.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Downtown Berkeley Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Berkeley ranges from $795 to $5,090 with an average monthly rent of $2,620.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Berkeley cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Downtown Berkeley range from $800 to $7,817. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,170.

How expensive are Downtown Berkeley Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 225 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Downtown Berkeley on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $775 to $9,300 - averaging $4,516 for the location.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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