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$2,657 - $4,830Special Offer
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Parker
2038 Parker StBerkeley, CA 94704
Apartments for Rent with Specials in the Downtown Berkeley Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA (25 Rentals)
Apartments in the Downtown Berkeley area of Berkeley with special offers and discounts available right now - opportunities to save money or get a month or more of free rent.
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$2,790 - $7,075Special Offer
1 Month Free One month free if lease signed by December 15th
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Panoramic Northside
1752 Shattuck AveBerkeley, CA 94709
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$1,475 - $8,000Special Offer
Specials Security Deposit - $500
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Special Promo! Private Bed near UC Berkeley!
2555 College AveBerkeley, CA 94704
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$2,995 - $3,395Special Offer
Specials Up to 6 weeks free! Now leasing brand-new apartment homes at 26FIFTY. Sign a 12-month lease and receive up to 6 weeks of free rent
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26FIFTY
2650 Telegraph AveBerkeley, CA 94704
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$1,250 - $8,400Special Offer
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Ace Berkeley
2108 Berkeley WayBerkeley, CA 94704
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Specials BRAND NEW! Call Today to Reserve your Brand New Home in Berkeley!
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The Valiant
2538 Durant AveBerkeley, CA 94704
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$4,395 - $4,695Special Offer
1 Month Free NOW LEASING FOR FALL 2026! Limited-Time Offer: Get 1 Month Free! Sign a lease before January 31, 2026, and enjoy one month rent
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1729 Arch Street
1729 Arch StBerkeley, CA 94709
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$3,595 - $7,395Special Offer
Specials NOW LEASING FOR FALL 2026! Limited-Time Offer: Get 1 Month Free! Sign a lease before January 31, 2026, and enjoy one month rent-fre
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2627 Hillegass Avenue
2627 Hillegass AveBerkeley, CA 94704
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$4,295 - $4,595Special Offer
1 Month Free NOW LEASING FOR FALL 2026! Limited-Time Offer: Get 1 Month Free! Sign a lease before January 31, 2026, and enjoy one month rent
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1771 Highland Place
1771 Highland PlBerkeley, CA 94709
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1 Month Free NOW LEASING FOR FALL 2026! Limited-Time Offer: Get 1 Month Free! Sign a lease before January 31, 2026, and enjoy one month rent
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2252 Parker Street
2252 Parker StBerkeley, CA 94704
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$2,145 - $5,995Special Offer
1 Month Free NOW LEASING FOR FALL 2026! Limited-Time Offer: Get 1 Month Free! Sign a lease before January 31, 2026, and enjoy one month rent
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2500 Durant Avenue
2500 Durant AveBerkeley, CA 94704
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$3,465 - $6,395Special Offer
1 Month Free NOW LEASING FOR FALL 2026! Limited-Time Offer: Get 1 Month Free! Sign a lease before January 31, 2026, and enjoy one month rent
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2520 College Avenue
2520 College AveBerkeley, CA 94704
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$2,095 - $3,645Special Offer
1 Month Free NOW LEASING FOR FALL 2026! Limited-Time Offer: Get 1 Month Free! Sign a lease before January 31, 2026, and enjoy one month rent
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2333 Channing Way
2333 Channing WayBerkeley, CA 94704
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$2,595 - $6,295Special Offer
1 Month Free NOW LEASING FOR FALL 2026! Limited-Time Offer: Get 1 Month Free! Sign a lease before January 31, 2026, and enjoy one month rent
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2510 Bancroft Way
2510 Bancroft WayBerkeley, CA 94704
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$3,141 - $6,413Special Offer
1 Month Free LEASE NOW AND GET UP TO 6 WEEKS FREE!*
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Berkeley Central
2055 Center StBerkeley, CA 94704
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$2,217 - $13,314Special Offer
Specials Up to 1 Month Free if Moved in by 1/17
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Blake at Berkeley
2033-2035 Blake StBerkeley, CA 94704
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$1,800 - $2,950Special Offer
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The Berkeley Place
2067 University AveBerkeley, CA 94704
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$1,250 - $2,420Special Offer
2 Months Free Enjoy 8 Weeks Free and Waived Signing Fees when you sign your lease with ArtHaus Dwight this week! Move-ins as early as June 1
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ArtHaus Dwight
2137 Dwight WayBerkeley, CA 94704
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$2,939 - $7,139Special Offer
1 Month Free Up to 6 weeks free on select units!* *Restrictions Apply. Select Units Only. Please reach out for more details.
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Addison
1950 Addison StBerkeley, CA 94704
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$2,975 - $5,160Special Offer
1 Month Free Now offering 4 weeks free base rent and the $1,000 look-and-lease!* *Min. terms & restrictions apply. Other costs & fees exclud
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The Dwight
2121 Dwight WayBerkeley, CA 94704
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$1,150 - $3,775Special Offer
2 Months Free Enjoy 8 Weeks Free and Waived Signing Fees when you sign your lease with ArtHaus Telegraph this week! Move-ins available start
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ArtHaus Telegraph
3030 Telegraph AveBerkeley, CA 94705
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$2,795 - $3,595Special Offer
Specials SINCE THE UNITS ARE VACANT, YOU CAN SEE THEM ANY DAY BETWEEN 9AM AND 5PM BY CONTACTING US
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2125 Hearst Ave
2125 Hearst AveBerkeley, CA 94709
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$2,795 - $9,495Special Offer
Specials You can see this unit any day between 9am and 6pm by contacting us
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1650 Oxford St
1650 Oxford StBerkeley, CA 94709
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$895 - $4,595Special Offer
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RUMI at King
2099 Martin Luther King Jr WayBerkeley, CA 94704
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1822 Francisco St, Unit 5
1822 Francisco StBerkeley, CA 94703
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Downtown Berkeley, Berkeley, CA Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Berkeley?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Berkeley Studio Apartments | $2,648 | $950 | $5,043 |
| Downtown Berkeley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,500 | $600 | $6,842 |
| Downtown Berkeley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,758 | $999 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Berkeley 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,870 | $775 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Berkeley 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,383 | $972 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Berkeley 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,094 | $1,140 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Berkeley 6 Bedroom Apartments | $1,948 | $963 | $9,495 |
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Top Berkeley Apartments in the Downtown Berkeley Area with Move-In Specials Ending Soon
Specials updated: 01-23-2026Take advantage of these move-in and rent specials that are ending soon for top Downtown Berkeley, CA apartments. Act fast and don’t miss out on an incredible deal on your perfect new place!
Blake at Berkeley
Up to 1 Month Free if Moved in by 1/17Expires 01-23-2026
The Dwight
Now offering 4 weeks free base rent and the $1,000 look-and-lease!* *Min. terms & restrictions apply. Other costs & fees excluded. Offer may change.Expires 01-24-2026
2252 Parker Street
NOW LEASING FOR FALL 2026! Limited-Time Offer: Get 1 Month Free! Sign a lease before January 31, 2026, and enjoy one month rent-free. Call for details!Expires 01-24-2026
1771 Highland Place
NOW LEASING FOR FALL 2026! Limited-Time Offer: Get 1 Month Free! Sign a lease before January 31, 2026, and enjoy one month rent-free. Call for details!Expires 01-24-2026
1729 Arch Street
NOW LEASING FOR FALL 2026! Limited-Time Offer: Get 1 Month Free! Sign a lease before January 31, 2026, and enjoy one month rent-free. Call for details!Expires 01-24-2026
Addison
Up to 6 weeks free on select units!* *Restrictions Apply. Select Units Only. Please reach out for more details.Expires 01-24-2026
26FIFTY
Up to 6 weeks free! Now leasing brand-new apartment homes at 26FIFTY. Sign a 12-month lease and receive up to 6 weeks of free rent on select units. Apply your savings upfront or spread it across your lease term to reduce monthly rent. Don't miss out on the opportunity to be the first to call these stunning new spaces home. Limited-time offer. Contact our leasing team today!Expires 01-24-2026
Parker
NOW OFFERING 8 WEEKS FREE BASE RENT & $1,000 LOOK AND LEASE ON SELECT APARTMENT HOMES!* Stacker Parking Special 3 months free for stacker parking, followed by a $100/month rate after the promotional period *Min. terms & restrictions apply. Other costs & fees excluded. Offer may change. Step into your future home this fall and experience the perfect blend of comfort, style, and luxury living.Expires 01-24-2026
2510 Bancroft Way
NOW LEASING FOR FALL 2026! Limited-Time Offer: Get 1 Month Free! Sign a lease before January 31, 2026, and enjoy one month rent-free. Call for details!Expires 01-24-2026
Berkeley Central
LEASE NOW AND GET UP TO 6 WEEKS FREE!*Expires 01-24-2026
Newly Listed Move-In Specials offers for Apartments in Downtown Berkeley, CA
Specials updated: 01-23-2026Here are the most recently added special offers for renters looking to find the best deals on apartments in Downtown Berkeley, CA. Be sure to take advantage of some of the area’s top offers.
1650 Oxford St
You can see this unit any day between 9am and 6pm by contacting usExpires 08-01-2026
1771 Highland Place
NOW LEASING FOR FALL 2026! Limited-Time Offer: Get 1 Month Free! Sign a lease before January 31, 2026, and enjoy one month rent-free. Call for details!Expires 01-24-2026
2627 Hillegass Avenue
NOW LEASING FOR FALL 2026! Limited-Time Offer: Get 1 Month Free! Sign a lease before January 31, 2026, and enjoy one month rent-free. Call for details!Expires 01-24-2026
1729 Arch Street
NOW LEASING FOR FALL 2026! Limited-Time Offer: Get 1 Month Free! Sign a lease before January 31, 2026, and enjoy one month rent-free. Call for details!Expires 01-24-2026
Addison
Up to 6 weeks free on select units!* *Restrictions Apply. Select Units Only. Please reach out for more details.Expires 01-24-2026
26FIFTY
Up to 6 weeks free! Now leasing brand-new apartment homes at 26FIFTY. Sign a 12-month lease and receive up to 6 weeks of free rent on select units. Apply your savings upfront or spread it across your lease term to reduce monthly rent. Don't miss out on the opportunity to be the first to call these stunning new spaces home. Limited-time offer. Contact our leasing team today!Expires 01-24-2026
Parker
NOW OFFERING 8 WEEKS FREE BASE RENT & $1,000 LOOK AND LEASE ON SELECT APARTMENT HOMES!* Stacker Parking Special 3 months free for stacker parking, followed by a $100/month rate after the promotional period *Min. terms & restrictions apply. Other costs & fees excluded. Offer may change. Step into your future home this fall and experience the perfect blend of comfort, style, and luxury living.Expires 01-24-2026
2510 Bancroft Way
NOW LEASING FOR FALL 2026! Limited-Time Offer: Get 1 Month Free! Sign a lease before January 31, 2026, and enjoy one month rent-free. Call for details!Expires 01-24-2026
Berkeley Central
LEASE NOW AND GET UP TO 6 WEEKS FREE!*Expires 01-24-2026
2333 Channing Way
NOW LEASING FOR FALL 2026! Limited-Time Offer: Get 1 Month Free! Sign a lease before January 31, 2026, and enjoy one month rent-free. Call for details!Expires 01-24-2026
Frequently Asked Questions about Rent Specials Downtown Berkeley Apartments
What is the Cheapest Rent Specials apartment in Downtown Berkeley?
Currently the most affordable Rent Specials Apartment in Downtown Berkeley is at RUMI at King listed at $895.
How much is the average rent for a Rent Specials Downtown Berkeley Apartment?
The average rent for a Rent Specials Apartment in Downtown Berkeley is $4,002.
What is the largest Rent Specials Downtown Berkeley Apartment for rent?
Today's Rent Specials apartment with the most square footage in Downtown Berkeley is a 1,713 square feet unit starting from $3,141 at Berkeley Central.
What is the average size for Downtown Berkeley Rent Specials Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Rent Specials rental in Downtown Berkeley is currently at 497 sq ft.
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