Apartments for Rent with Specials in the Downtown Berkeley Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA (32 Rentals)

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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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B28
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$2,695 - $6,795Special Offer
1 Month Free NOW LEASING FOR SUMMER - SIGN A LEASE FOR 12 MONTHS AND GET 4 WEEKS FREE!!
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B28

2028 Bancroft WayBerkeley, CA 94704
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URSA Berkeley
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$2,695 - $6,295Special Offer
1 Month Free NOW LEASING FOR SUMMER - SIGN A LEASE FOR 12 MONTHS AND GET 4 WEEKS FREE!!
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URSA Berkeley

2124 Bancroft WayBerkeley, CA 94704
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Parker
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$2,797 - $4,870
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$2,757 - $4,830
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Parker

2038 Parker StBerkeley, CA 94704
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ArtHaus Telegraph
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$1,207 - $2,075Special Offer
2 Months Free Enjoy 10 Weeks Free and Waived Signing Fees when you sign your lease with ArtHaus Telegraph this week! Move-ins available star
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ArtHaus Telegraph

3030 Telegraph AveBerkeley, CA 94705
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26FIFTY
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$3,195Special Offer
Specials Be one of the first to join our community! Contact our staff today for leasing specials!
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26FIFTY

2650 Telegraph AveBerkeley, CA 94704
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Ace Berkeley
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$1,265 - $8,865
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$1,250 - $8,850
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$1,265 - $8,865
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Ace Berkeley

2108 Berkeley WayBerkeley, CA 94704
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ArtHaus Dwight
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$1,509 - $2,117Special 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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1729 Arch Street
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$4,295 - $4,803Special Offer
1 Month Free Limited-Time Offer: Get 1 Month Free! Sign a lease before March 31, 2026, and enjoy one month rent-free. Call for details!
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1729 Arch Street

1729 Arch StBerkeley, CA 94709
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2627 Hillegass Avenue
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$5,695 - $7,395Special Offer
Specials Limited-Time Offer: Get 1 Month Free! Sign a lease before March 31, 2026, and enjoy one month rent-free. Call for details!
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2627 Hillegass Avenue

2627 Hillegass AveBerkeley, CA 94704
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1771 Highland Place
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$4,395 - $6,485Special Offer
1 Month Free Limited-Time Offer: Get 1 Month Free! Sign a lease before March 31, 2026, and enjoy one month rent-free. Call for details!
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1771 Highland Place

1771 Highland PlBerkeley, CA 94709
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2252 Parker Street
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1 Month Free Limited-Time Offer: Get 1 Month Free! Sign a lease before March 31, 2026, and enjoy one month rent-free. Call for details!
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2252 Parker Street

2252 Parker StBerkeley, CA 94704
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2500 Durant Avenue
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$4,580 - $4,722Special Offer
1 Month Free Limited-Time Offer: Get 1 Month Free! Sign a lease before March 31, 2026, and enjoy one month rent-free. Call for details!
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2500 Durant Avenue

2500 Durant AveBerkeley, CA 94704
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K Street Flats
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$2,778 - $3,644Special Offer
Specials LEASE NOW AND GET 6 WEEKS FREE! Special offer based on lease terms. Select homes
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K Street Flats

2020 Kittredge StBerkeley, CA 94704
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2520 College Avenue
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$3,695 - $4,575Special Offer
1 Month Free Limited-Time Offer: Get 1 Month Free! Sign a lease before March 31, 2026, and enjoy one month rent-free. Call for details!
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2520 College Avenue

2520 College AveBerkeley, CA 94704
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2333 Channing Way
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$2,182 - $3,895Special Offer
1 Month Free Limited-Time Offer: Get 1 Month Free! Sign a lease before March 31, 2026, and enjoy one month rent-free. Call for details!
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2333 Channing Way

2333 Channing WayBerkeley, CA 94704
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2510 Bancroft Way
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$2,821 - $5,673Special Offer
1 Month Free Limited-Time Offer: Get 1 Month Free! Sign a lease before March 31, 2026, and enjoy one month rent-free. Call for details!
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2510 Bancroft Way

2510 Bancroft WayBerkeley, CA 94704
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Blake at Berkeley
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$2,300 - $15,619Special Offer
Specials New residents may lease a two bedroom apartment for 15 months, move in by March 20th, and enjoy 4 weeks free rent! Please call or c
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Blake at Berkeley

2033-2035 Blake StBerkeley, CA 94704
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2500 Dana St
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$2,750 - $3,300Special Offer
1 Month Free $100 off for UC Berkeley student! UC Berkeley student with ID automatically approved!
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2500 Dana St

2500 Dana StBerkeley, CA 94704
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Addison
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$2,939 - $9,151Special 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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The Dwight
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$2,909 - $5,252
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$2,817 - $5,160
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Dwight

2121 Dwight WayBerkeley, CA 94704
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2121 Blake St
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$1,925 - $4,300Special Offer
Specials See these spacious units in our well maintained property **No Pets Allowed** Gated property and amazing location to shopping, dinin
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2121 Blake St

2121 Blake StBerkeley, CA 94704
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Downtown Berkeley, Berkeley, CA Local Guide

Top Berkeley Apartments in the Downtown Berkeley Area with Move-In Specials Ending Soon

Specials updated: 03-11-2026

Take 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!

2500 Durant Avenue

Limited-Time Offer: Get 1 Month Free! Sign a lease before March 31, 2026, and enjoy one month rent-free. Call for details!Expires 03-12-2026

Berkeley Central

LEASE NOW AND GET UP TO 6 WEEKS FREE!*Expires 03-12-2026

Parker

NOW OFFERING 6 WEEKS FREE BASE RENT & LUXURY LOOK AND LEASE BONUS 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.Expires 03-12-2026

2627 Hillegass Avenue

Limited-Time Offer: Get 1 Month Free! Sign a lease before March 31, 2026, and enjoy one month rent-free. Call for details!Expires 03-12-2026

Blake at Berkeley

New residents may lease a two bedroom apartment for 15 months, move in by March 20th, and enjoy 4 weeks free rent! Please call or contact us for more details, or better yet book a tour and come see your new home today!Expires 03-12-2026

2252 Parker Street

Limited-Time Offer: Get 1 Month Free! Sign a lease before March 31, 2026, and enjoy one month rent-free. Call for details!Expires 03-12-2026

1771 Highland Place

Limited-Time Offer: Get 1 Month Free! Sign a lease before March 31, 2026, and enjoy one month rent-free. Call for details!Expires 03-12-2026

1729 Arch Street

Limited-Time Offer: Get 1 Month Free! Sign a lease before March 31, 2026, and enjoy one month rent-free. Call for details!Expires 03-12-2026

26FIFTY

Be one of the first to join our community! Contact our staff today for leasing specials!Expires 03-12-2026

2510 Bancroft Way

Limited-Time Offer: Get 1 Month Free! Sign a lease before March 31, 2026, and enjoy one month rent-free. Call for details!Expires 03-12-2026

Newly Listed Move-In Specials offers for Apartments in Downtown Berkeley, CA

Specials updated: 03-11-2026

Here 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.

2500 Dana St

$100 off for UC Berkeley student! UC Berkeley student with ID automatically approved!Expires 04-30-2026

2329 Channing Way

NO UNITS AVAILABLE - CHECK BACK LATERExpires 07-31-2026

2508 Hillegass Ave

Open House:Saturday, March 7th & Sunday, March 8th from 11AM to 12PMExpires 05-30-2026

1650 Oxford St

Open House:Saturday, March 14th & Sunday, March 15th from 3PM to 4PMExpires 08-01-2026

2125 Hearst Ave

Open House:Saturday, March 14th & Sunday, March 15th from 2PM to 3PMExpires 05-30-2026

K Street Flats

LEASE NOW AND GET 6 WEEKS FREE! Special offer based on lease terms. Select homesExpires 03-31-2026

URSA Berkeley

NOW LEASING FOR SUMMER - SIGN A LEASE FOR 12 MONTHS AND GET 4 WEEKS FREE!!Expires 04-30-2026

B28

NOW LEASING FOR SUMMER - SIGN A LEASE FOR 12 MONTHS AND GET 4 WEEKS FREE!!Expires 04-30-2026

2121 Blake St

See these spacious units in our well maintained property **No Pets Allowed** Gated property and amazing location to shopping, dining and walkable distance to campusExpires 05-31-2026

26FIFTY

Be one of the first to join our community! Contact our staff today for leasing specials!Expires 03-12-2026

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Berkeley, Berkeley, CA

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Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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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 $4,136.

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 $3,423 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 471 sq ft.

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