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1822 Francisco St
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1822 Francisco St

1822 Francisco StBerkeley, CA 94703
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1622 Milvia St
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1622 Milvia St

1622 Milvia StBerkeley, CA 94709
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2120 Grant St
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2120 Grant St

2120 Grant StBerkeley, CA 94703
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2007 Haste St
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2007 Haste St

2007 Haste StBerkeley, CA 94704
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2015 Haste St.
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2015 Haste St.

2015 Haste StBerkeley, CA 94704
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1650 Oxford St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1650 Oxford St

1650 Oxford StBerkeley, CA 94709
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2222 Dwight Way
2 Bedroom Apartments

2222 Dwight Way

2222 Dwight WayBerkeley, CA 94704
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Finding the right apartment starts with three things: location, cost, and amenities. Get the insider perspective from a real estate professional on how to nail all three.

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2025 Francisco St.
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2025 Francisco St.

2025 Francisco StBerkeley, CA 94709
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1725 Oxford St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1725 Oxford St

1725 Oxford StBerkeley, CA 94709
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Maison Durant
2 Bedroom Apartments

Maison Durant

2241 Durant AveBerkeley, CA 94704
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Leroy
2 Bedroom Apartments

Leroy

2411 Durant AveBerkeley, CA 94704
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1588 Henry St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1588 Henry St

1588 Henry StBerkeley, CA 94709
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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Learn the official definition (spending 30% or more of your gross income on housing) and how to calculate your exact rent-to-income ratio. This guide offers expert tips on factoring in total housing costs (including utilities and fees) and budgeting accurately to avoid unnecessary financial strain.

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1516Henry
2 Bedroom Apartments

1516Henry

1516 Henry StBerkeley, CA 94709
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2741 Dwight Way
2 Bedroom Apartments

2741 Dwight Way

2741 Dwight WayBerkeley, CA 94704
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Addison St Apartments
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Addison St Apartments

1815 Addison StBerkeley, CA 94703
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1733 Grant St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1733 Grant St

1733 Grant StBerkeley, CA 94703
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2211 Channing Way
2 Bedroom Apartments

2211 Channing Way

2211 Channing WayBerkeley, CA 94704

Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Sharing a lease? Learn how to set clear expectations with your roommates on routines, bills, and cleaning to ensure a successful and peaceful shared living arrangement.

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T2724
2 Bedroom Apartments

T2724

2724 Channing WayBerkeley, CA 94704
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2126 Bancroft Way
2 Bedroom Apartments

2126 Bancroft Way

2126 Bancroft WayBerkeley, CA 94704
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2409 College Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

2409 College Ave

2409 College AveBerkeley, CA 94704
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Shattuck Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Shattuck Apartments

2322 Shattuck AveBerkeley, CA 94704
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2540 Regent St
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2540 Regent St

2540 Regent StBerkeley, CA 94704
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2431 Ellsworth Street
2 Bedroom Apartments

2431 Ellsworth Street

2431 Ellsworth StBerkeley, CA 94704
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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

Thinking about getting a co-signer for your rental application? We break down what a co-signer is, the potential benefits, and the serious risks for both parties. Find out if it's the right choice for you.

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2230 Dwight Way
2 Bedroom Apartments

2230 Dwight Way

2230 Dwight WayBerkeley, CA 94704
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1927 Dwight Way
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1927 Dwight Way

1927 Dwight WayBerkeley, CA 94704
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2117 Haste St
2 Bedroom Apartments

2117 Haste St

2117 Haste StBerkeley, CA 94704
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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 $1,135.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Berkeley?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Berkeley is The Lair which is listed at $1,081, while the average apartment in Downtown Berkeley costs $2,275.

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 303 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 $2,097 which is $178 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Berkeley.

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