1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Berkeley Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA (576 Rentals)

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Downtown Berkeley, Berkeley, CA Local Guide

Largest Available Downtown Berkeley 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the Downtown Berkeley area of San Francisco, CA is found at Parker and is listed at 904 square feet priced from $3,599. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
ParkerOne Bedroom904 Sq Ft$3,599
Berkeley Central1 Bedroom864 Sq Ft$3,719
Garden CourtB2775 Sq Ft$2,895
TheShattuckLive - Work A741 Sq Ft$3,500
Addison Arts Apartments1+ Bed / 1 Bath (w/partition)731 Sq Ft$2,895
Modera BerkeleyA06698 Sq Ft$3,818
2000 Durant Ave1 Bed, 1 bath680 Sq Ft$2,050
2405 Fulton St1 Bed, 1 bath680 Sq Ft$2,300
Americana Apartments1 Br.580 Sq Ft$2,350

Cheapest Available Downtown Berkeley 1 Bedroom Apartments

Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Downtown Berkeley of San Francisco, CA is the 1BR/1.0BA Model starting from $1,100 at Roosevelt. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Downtown Berkeley is currently $2,733. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Roosevelt1BR/1.0BA$1,100
Spectra Southside (Student)Single Deluxe - S$1,165
2225 HearstFifth Floor$1,390
The Den1BR/1.0BA$1,395
2731 Durant Ave1BR/1.0BA$1,395
2414 Telegraph1 Bedroom | 1 Bath$1,535
Student | Identity Logan ParkSelect 19$1,574
2618 College1 Bedroom | 1 Bath B$1,575
HeliosFurnished Private Room in Shared Unit$1,600
MB Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath$1,850

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Berkeley, Berkeley, CA

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Among neighborhoods in Berkeley, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

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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 1 Bedroom Downtown Berkeley Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Downtown Berkeley with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Downtown Berkeley is at Roosevelt listed at $1,100.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Downtown Berkeley Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Berkeley is $2,733.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Downtown Berkeley Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Downtown Berkeley is a 904 square feet unit starting from $3,599 at Parker.

What is the average size for Downtown Berkeley 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Downtown Berkeley is currently 540 sq ft.

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