
Luxury Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Berkeley Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA (225 Rentals)
The most luxurious Apartments in the Downtown Berkeley area of Berkeley with high-end amenities, features, and finishes.


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The Durant

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K Street Flats

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Hillside Village

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Ace Berkeley

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Modera Berkeley

The Dwight
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University Park

TheShattuck

Student | Identity Logan Park

Stadium Heights LLC

The U at California

2235 Bonar St

The Kittredge

2414 Telegraph LLC

Aquatic Shattuck

Blake at Berkeley
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The Berkeley Place

2620 Regent

The Overture

1634 Milvia

Addison Arts Apartments

Studioville

2500 Dana St

2701 Durant LP

2124 Parker

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Bachenheimer
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2618 College

The Den

The Standard at Berkeley

Addison

Helios

2729 Dwight LP

Berkeley Central

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The Lair

Bosco
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2211 Carleton St

2405 Fulton St

2000 Durant Ave

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1803 Oxford St

Aquatic @ U

2329 Channing Way

2520 Hillegass Ave

RUMI at King

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1806 Franklin St, Unit A
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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 | $2,480 | $748 | $3,877 |
| Downtown Berkeley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,539 | $765 | $5,251 |
| Downtown Berkeley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,170 | $780 | $6,733 |
| Downtown Berkeley 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,676 | $850 | $8,798 |
| Downtown Berkeley 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,148 | $945 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Berkeley 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,664 | $795 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Berkeley 6 Bedroom Apartments | $1,906 | $1,030 | $10,000+ |
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Lifestyle Ratings
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 820 Studio Apartments in Downtown Berkeley with rent ranges from $748 to $3,877 with an average price of $2,480.
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 $5,251 with an average monthly rent of $2,539.
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 $780 to $6,733. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,170.
How expensive are Downtown Berkeley Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 250 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Downtown Berkeley on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $850 to $8,798 - averaging $2,676 for the location.
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