
2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Berkeley Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA (609 Rentals)


Panoramic Northside

Hub Bancroft

The Durant (new)

Stadium Place Apartments

Hillside Village

2124 Parker

26FIFTY

Ace Berkeley
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Helios

1729 Arch Street

Vero Hills Apartments

2627 Hillegass Avenue
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2540 Regent St

1771 Highland Place

2252 Parker Street

2025 Francisco St.

2500 Durant Avenue

K Street Flats

Berkeley Park Apartments

2620 Hillegass Ave.

2520 College Avenue

2333 Channing Way
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2510 Bancroft Way

2701 Durant

Telegraph Bays

2015 Haste St.

Maison Durant

2249 Bonar St

2235 Bonar St

Berkeley Central

The Kittredge

Allston Place Apartments
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The Berkeley Place

Addison Arts Apartments

2500 Dana St

2715 Dwight

The Standard at Berkeley

Addison

The Overture

Sterling Oxford
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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 | $2,626 | $950 | $5,043 |
| Downtown Berkeley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,497 | $600 | $6,842 |
Downtown Berkeley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,761 | $999 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Berkeley 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,771 | $775 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Berkeley 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,472 | $972 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Berkeley 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,129 | $1,140 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Berkeley 6 Bedroom Apartments | $1,948 | $963 | $9,495 |
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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 2129 Haste Street and is listed at 1,478 square feet priced from $3,695. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2129 Haste Street | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1,478 Sq Ft | $3,695 |
| Ace Berkeley | 2BR/2B - Deluxe - B11 | 1,359 Sq Ft | $1,375 |
| Stonefire | D2 | 1,134 Sq Ft | $5,905 |
| Student | Identity Logan Park | Select 02 | 1,086 Sq Ft | $1,249 |
| Blake at Berkeley | C5 | 1,058 Sq Ft | $5,277 |
| The Dwight | G | 1,055 Sq Ft | $5,159 |
| The Lair | 2BR/2.0BA | 1,050 Sq Ft | $999 |
| Addison | B4 | 1,042 Sq Ft | $4,595 |
| Modera Berkeley | B10 | 1,035 Sq Ft | $5,052 |
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 B2 Model starting from $789 at Sterling Haste. The average price for all 2 Bedroom apartments in Downtown Berkeley is currently $2,761. 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 B2 | $789 |
| The Lair | 2BR/2.0BA | $999 |
| 2715 Dwight | 2 Bedroom | 1 Bath B | $1,054 |
| Ace Berkeley | 2BR/2B - Deluxe - B10 | $1,375 |
| 2701 Durant | 2 Bedroom | 1 Bath A | $1,667 |
| Hillside Village | B3 | $1,900 |
| RUMI at King | Private Bedroom & bathroom | $2,000 |
| Acton Courtyard | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | $2,056 |
| 2211 Carleton St | 2BDR 1 BATH | $2,495 |
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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 $789.
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 $2,761.
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 1,478 square feet unit starting from $3,695 at 2129 Haste Street.
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 1,186 sq ft.
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