Studio Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Berkeley Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA (821 Rentals)

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The Durant
$1,600 - $3,040

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Base Rent$1,600 - $3,040
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Studio Apartments Available Jan 1, 2027

The Durant

2631 Durant AveBerkeley, CA 94704
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2122 Dwight Way
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$1,911 - $2,011

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Base Rent$1,911 - $2,316
Total Monthly Price$1,911 - $2,316
Studio Apartments Available Oct 5

2122 Dwight Way

2122 Dwight WayBerkeley, CA 94704
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property at 1939 Stuart St
$2,999

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Base Rent$2,999
Total Monthly Price$2,999
Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Oct 1
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1939 Stuart St, Unit 4

1939 Stuart St
BerkeleyCA94703

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property at 1938 Channing Way
$3,267

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Base Rent$3,267
Total Monthly Price$3,267
Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Nov 9
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1938 Channing Way

BerkeleyCA94704
property at 1325 Sacramento St
$3,755

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Base Rent$3,755
Total Monthly Price$3,755
Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Jan 31, 2027
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1325 Sacramento St

BerkeleyCA94702
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Northside

2526-2540 Le Conte AveBerkeley, CA 94709
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1801 Milvia Street
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1801 Milvia Street

1801 Milvia StBerkeley, CA 94709
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E2421
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E2421

2417-2423 Ellsworth StBerkeley, CA 94704

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2119 Hearst Ave
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2119 Hearst Ave

2119 Hearst AveBerkeley, CA 94709
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1526 Arch St
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1526 Arch St

1526 Arch StBerkeley, CA 94708
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Leroy
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Leroy

2411 Durant AveBerkeley, CA 94704
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2615 Derby St
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2615 Derby St

2615 Derby StBerkeley, CA 94705
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2542 Fulton St
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2542 Fulton St

2542 Fulton StBerkeley, CA 94704
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1531 Milvia St
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1531 Milvia St

1531 Milvia StBerkeley, CA 94709
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1810 Bonita Ave
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1810 Bonita Ave

1810 Bonita AveBerkeley, CA 94709
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1806 Bonita Ave
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1806 Bonita Ave

1806 Bonita AveBerkeley, CA 94709

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Downtown Berkeley, Berkeley, CA Local Guide

Largest Available Downtown Berkeley Studio Apartments

The largest available Studio apartment unit in the Downtown Berkeley area of San Francisco, CA is found at RUMI at King and is listed at 951 square feet priced from $950. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
RUMI at King[2026 - 2027] By the Bed: Unlock Smart Living a...951 Sq Ft$950
AddisonS1.1535 Sq Ft$3,877
1526 Arch St0 Beds, 1 Baths500 Sq Ft$2,195
2000 Durant AveStudio, 1 bath500 Sq Ft$1,775
The KittredgeStudio488 Sq Ft$2,825
Garden CourtA2 - Studio 1 Bath484 Sq Ft$2,295
2605 Haste StreetStudio474 Sq Ft$2,795
Leroy0BR/1.0BA464 Sq Ft$2,175
Keystone0BR/1.0BA459 Sq Ft$2,095
The OvertureStudio420 Sq Ft$2,495

Cheapest Available Downtown Berkeley Studio Apartments

Currently the lowest priced Studio apartment unit Downtown Berkeley of San Francisco, CA is the 0BR/1.0BA Model starting from $795 at 1801 Milvia Street. The average price for all Studio apartments in Downtown Berkeley is currently $2,480. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available Studio options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
1801 Milvia Street0BR/1.0BA$795
RUMI at King[2026 - 2027] By the Bed: Unlock Smart Living a...$950
Wesley House0BR/1.0BA$1,003
Rise at Berkeley0BR/1.0BA$1,297
Aquatic @ U0BR/1.0BA$1,448
E24210BR/1.0BA$1,745
2000 Durant AveStudio, 1 bath$1,775
Castle Craig0BR/1.0BA$1,795
California ApartmentsStudio, 1 bath$1,900
2715 Channing0BR/1.0BA$1,950

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Frequently Asked Questions about Studio Downtown Berkeley Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Downtown Berkeley with Studio?

Currently the most affordable Studio in Downtown Berkeley is at 1801 Milvia Street listed at $795.

How much is the average rent for a Studio Downtown Berkeley Apartment?

The average rent for a Studio Apartment in Downtown Berkeley is $2,480.

What is the largest available Studio Downtown Berkeley Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Downtown Berkeley is a 951 square feet unit starting from $950 at RUMI at King.

What is the average size for Downtown Berkeley Studio Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Studio rental in Downtown Berkeley is currently 407 sq ft.

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