
Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Berkeley Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA Under $1,500 (44 Rentals)


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FOUND Study Downtown Berkeley

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The Durant (new)

Spectra Southside (Student)

2124 Parker

Pique Berkeley

Special Promo! Private Bed near UC Berkeley!

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Ace Berkeley

The Laureate

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2414 Telegraph
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Student | Identity Logan Park

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Helios

2225 Hearst

Wesley House

G-House

The Kittredge

2715 Dwight

Cloyne Court

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ArtHaus Dwight

Casa Zimbabwe
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The Lair

The Den

SHARED & PRIVATE Dorm Style Units Available at The Telegraph Commons! 2 blocks from UCB!

ArtHaus Telegraph

Bosco

RUMI at King

Aquatic @ U

2345 Fulton St

2627 Virginia St

2710 College
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2210 MLK

The Berk on Arch

2620 Regent

Roosevelt

2618 College

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Rise at Berkeley

Oregon Park Apartments

1565 Arch St

2731 Durant Ave
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The Berk

2729 Dwight

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Evans Manor
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 | $2,626 | $950 | $5,226 |
| Downtown Berkeley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,550 | $695 | $6,842 |
| Downtown Berkeley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,833 | $999 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Berkeley 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,847 | $999 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Berkeley 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,071 | $972 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Berkeley 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,769 | $1,140 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Berkeley 6 Bedroom Apartments | $1,850 | $963 | $9,495 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Berkeley
How much are Studio apartments in Downtown Berkeley?
There are currently 995 Studio Apartments in Downtown Berkeley with rent ranges from $950 to $5,226 with an average price of $2,626.
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 $695 to $6,842 with an average monthly rent of $2,550.
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 $999 to $10,040. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,833.
How expensive are Downtown Berkeley Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 279 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Downtown Berkeley on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $999 to $11,372 - averaging $3,847 for the location.
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