
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Berkeley Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA from $795 (15 Rentals)

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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 |
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Downtown Berkeley Studio Apartments | $2,503 | $999 | $3,765 |
Downtown Berkeley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,766 | $795 | $5,090 |
Downtown Berkeley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,305 | $800 | $7,607 |
Downtown Berkeley 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,173 | $849 | $9,300 |
Downtown Berkeley 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,278 | $1,165 | $10,000+ |
Downtown Berkeley 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,834 | $1,290 | $10,000+ |
Downtown Berkeley 6 Bedroom Apartments | $1,890 | $1,315 | $8,500 |
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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 Cheap Downtown Berkeley Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Berkeley?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Berkeley is under $1,297.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Berkeley?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Berkeley is Roosevelt which is listed at $1,100, while the average apartment in Downtown Berkeley costs $13,500.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 401 regular apartments in Downtown 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 Downtown Berkeley?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Berkeley have an average cost of $3,298 which is $10,202 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Berkeley.
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