Luxury Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Berkeley Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA (220 Rentals)
The most luxurious Apartments in the Downtown Berkeley area of Berkeley with high-end amenities, features, and finishes.

URSA Berkeley

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Parker

FOUND Study Downtown Berkeley

Pique Berkeley

Panoramic Northside

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The Durant

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K Street Flats

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26FIFTY

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Ace Berkeley

The Laureate

Modera Berkeley

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The Dwight

University Park

Piedmont Palace

2315 College
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The U at California

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Student | Identity Logan Park

2627 Hillegass Avenue

2412 Ellsworth St.

1771 Highland Place

2009-2011 Haste St.

2252 Parker Street

2211 Channing Way
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2025 Francisco St.

2028 Dwight Way

2500 Durant Avenue

Maison Durant

Berkeley Park Apartments

2520 College Avenue

2215 Channing Way

2333 Channing Way

2510 Bancroft Way

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2530 Hillegass Ave

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2015 Haste St.

2620 Hillegass Ave.

Stadium Heights LLC

2235 Bonar St

2249 Bonar St

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Wesley House

2414 Telegraph
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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 | $2,532 | $800 | $5,558 |
| Downtown Berkeley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,702 | $765 | $9,925 |
| Downtown Berkeley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,146 | $472 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Berkeley 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,330 | $612 | $9,021 |
| Downtown Berkeley 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,364 | $845 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Berkeley 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,417 | $1,135 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Berkeley 6 Bedroom Apartments | $1,976 | $1,030 | $10,000+ |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Berkeley, Berkeley, CA
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ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Downtown Berkeley, Berkeley, and the greater San Francisco area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, features that make it easier to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!
Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Berkeley
How much are Studio apartments in Downtown Berkeley?
There are currently 987 Studio Apartments in Downtown Berkeley with rent ranges from $800 to $5,558 with an average price of $2,532.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Downtown Berkeley Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Berkeley ranges from $765 to $9,925 with an average monthly rent of $2,702.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Berkeley cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Downtown Berkeley range from $472 to $15,481. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,146.
How expensive are Downtown Berkeley Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 279 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Downtown Berkeley on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $612 to $9,021 - averaging $3,330 for the location.
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