
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Berkeley Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA from $765 (47 Rentals)


1770 La Loma

2731 Durant Ave

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2360 Ellsworth

2504 Dana St

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1803 Oxford St

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2737 Durant Avenue

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1932 Haste St

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1677 Arch St, Unit 1

1700 Le Roy Ave, Unit 8

1920 Francisco LLC

2000 Durant Ave

1532 Milvia St
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2122 Dwight Way

2405 Fulton St

2642 Derby St

Evans Manor

Roosevelt

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2115 Haste St

2070 University Avenue

2450 Milvia St
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1931 Dwight Way

2033 Haste St

1626-1654 Dwight Way

1936 Stuart St

2232 Haste St

Glenn Building Apartment

1930 Channing Way

2121 Blake St

2030 Dwight Way
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1803 Derby St

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2530 Hillegass Ave

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2632 Hillegass Ave

2014 Virginia St

2537 Regent St

1940-1942 Haste St.
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2708 College Ave

1634 Oxford St
Downtown Berkeley, Berkeley, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Berkeley?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Berkeley Studio Apartments | $2,520 | $850 | $3,815 |
Downtown Berkeley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,511 | $765 | $4,648 |
| Downtown Berkeley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,050 | $963 | $8,099 |
| Downtown Berkeley 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,878 | $895 | $8,865 |
| Downtown Berkeley 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,121 | $845 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Berkeley 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,538 | $1,135 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Berkeley 6 Bedroom Apartments | $1,827 | $1,030 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Berkeley Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Berkeley?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Berkeley is at 1770 La Loma listed at $850.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Berkeley Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Berkeley Apartment is $850 at 1770 La Loma.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Berkeley Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Berkeley is starting from $850 at 1770 La Loma.
What is the most affordable Downtown Berkeley Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Downtown Berkeley Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 1770 La Loma and starts from $850.
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