
2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Berkeley Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA (615 Rentals)


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Hillside Village

Parker House

2124 Parker

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Ace Berkeley

Modera Berkeley

The U at California

2414 Telegraph

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Helios

1729 Arch Street

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2627 Hillegass Avenue

2412 Ellsworth St.

1771 Highland Place

2252 Parker Street

Collab@Oxford

2025 Francisco St.

2500 Durant Avenue

Maison Durant

K Street Flats

2030 Dwight Way
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2333 Channing Way

2510 Bancroft Way

2701 Durant

Telegraph Bays

2530 Hillegass Ave

2015 Haste St.

2540 Regent St

2249 Bonar St
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1936 Blake St

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Aquatic Shattuck

Blake at Berkeley

The Berkeley Place

The Overture

Addison Arts Apartments

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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Berkeley Studio Apartments | $2,568 | $950 | $5,226 |
| Downtown Berkeley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,382 | $695 | $10,000+ |
Downtown Berkeley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,769 | $746 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Berkeley 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,221 | $608 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Berkeley 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,054 | $883 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Berkeley 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,701 | $911 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Berkeley 6 Bedroom Apartments | $1,831 | $828 | $9,495 |
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There are currently 615 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Downtown Berkeley Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA.
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Largest Available Downtown Berkeley 2 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 2 Bedroom apartment unit in the Downtown Berkeley area of San Francisco, CA is found at Addison and is listed at 1,393 square feet priced from $7,150. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Addison | B7 | 1,393 Sq Ft | $7,150 |
| Ace Berkeley | 2BR/2B - Deluxe - B11 | 1,359 Sq Ft | $1,390 |
| Bosco | 2 Bed 1 Bath - 1280 sqft | 1,280 Sq Ft | $3,717 |
| Stonefire | D2 | 1,134 Sq Ft | $5,905 |
| Parker | Two Bedroom One Bathroom | 1,101 Sq Ft | $4,870 |
| Student | Identity Logan Park | Select 02 | 1,086 Sq Ft | $1,299 |
| Blake at Berkeley | C5 | 1,058 Sq Ft | $4,782 |
| The Dwight | G | 1,055 Sq Ft | $5,251 |
| The Lair | 2BR/2.0BA | 1,050 Sq Ft | $1,145 |
| Addison Arts Apartments | 06 - 2+ Bed / 1 Bath | 992 Sq Ft | $3,550 |
Cheapest Available Downtown Berkeley 2 Bedroom Apartments
Currently the lowest priced 2 Bedroom apartment unit Downtown Berkeley of San Francisco, CA is the Sterling Haste B7 Model starting from $769 at Sterling Haste. The average price for all 2 Bedroom apartments in Downtown Berkeley is currently $2,769. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 2 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Sterling Haste | Sterling Haste B7 | $769 |
| 2715 Dwight | 2 Bedroom | 1 Bath B | $833 |
| 2701 Durant | 2 Bedroom | 1 Bath B | $1,032 |
| The Lair | 2BR/2.0BA | $1,145 |
| 2414 Telegraph | 2 Bedroom | 1 Bath | $1,258 |
| Ace Berkeley | 2BR/2B - Deluxe - B10 | $1,390 |
| 2618 College | 2 Bedroom | 1 Bath A | $1,675 |
| The Berkeley Place | 2BR/1.0BA | $1,799 |
| Hillside Village | B3 | $1,900 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 2 Bedroom Downtown Berkeley Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Downtown Berkeley with 2 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 2 Bedroom in Downtown Berkeley is at Sterling Haste listed at $769.
How much is the average rent for a 2 Bedroom Downtown Berkeley Apartment?
The average rent for a 2 Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Berkeley is $2,769.
What is the largest available 2 Bedroom Downtown Berkeley Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Downtown Berkeley is a 1,393 square feet unit starting from $7,150 at Addison.
What is the average size for Downtown Berkeley 2 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 2 Bedroom rental in Downtown Berkeley is currently 834 sq ft.
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