
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Berkeley Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA from $748 (59 Rentals) Page 2 of 2


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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 | $2,480 | $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+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 59 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Downtown Berkeley Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Berkeley Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Berkeley?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Berkeley is under $1,135.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Berkeley?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Berkeley is 1801 Milvia Street which is listed at $795, while the average apartment in Downtown Berkeley costs $2,275.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Berkeley?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 303 regular apartments in Downtown Berkeley that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Downtown Berkeley?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Berkeley have an average cost of $2,097 which is $178 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Berkeley.
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