Homes for Rent in Berkeley, CA Under $3,000 (58 Rentals)

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property at 1811 Delaware St

$3,000

Studio, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1811 Delaware St

BerkeleyCA94703
property at 2504 Grant St

$2,800

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$2,800
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$2,800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2504 Grant St

BerkeleyCA94703
property at 945 Channing Way

$2,750

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$2,750
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$2,750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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945 Channing Way

BerkeleyCA94710
property at 1744 Allston Way

$2,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1744 Allston Way

BerkeleyCA94703
property at 1754 Allston Way

$2,600

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$2,600
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$2,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

1754 Allston Way

BerkeleyCA94703

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property at 2144 Bonar St

$2,599

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$2,599
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$2,599

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 5

2144 Bonar St

BerkeleyCA94702
property at 1352 Blake St

$2,400

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$2,400
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$2,400

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1352 Blake St, Unit Upstairs

1352 Blake St
BerkeleyCA94702
property at 1315 Spruce St

$2,240

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1315 Spruce St
BerkeleyCA94709
property at 2117 Delaware St

$2,200

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$2,200
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2117 Delaware St, Unit A

2117 Delaware St
BerkeleyCA94709

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property at 3136 Union St

$2,950

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$2,950
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$2,950

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jul 1

3136 Union St

OaklandCA94608
property at 1094 Aileen St

$2,925

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$2,925
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$2,925

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1094 Aileen St

OaklandCA94608

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property at 835 40th St

$2,495

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$2,495
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$2,495

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 1

835 40th St, Unit 1

835 40th St
OaklandCA94608

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property at 4 Commodore Dr

$2,400

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$2,400
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$2,400

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 1

4 Commodore Dr, Unit D438

4 Commodore Dr
EmeryvilleCA94608
property at 974 63rd St

$2,300

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$2,300
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$2,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jan 4, 2027

974 63rd St, Unit B

974 63rd St
OaklandCA94608
property at 952 60th St

$2,150

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$2,150
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$2,150

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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952 60th St

OaklandCA94608

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Berkeley, CA Local Guide

Local Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in San Francisco

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Berkeley, CA
Population: 121,643

Ranked #233

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about Berkeley

What type of rentals are currently available in Berkeley?

There are currently 3629 Apartments for Rent in Berkeley, CA with pricing that ranges from $472 to $22,788. There are also 134 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Berkeley ranging from $985 to $8,975.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Berkeley?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Berkeley ranges from $985 to $8,975 with an average monthly rent of $3,787.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Berkeley?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Berkeley range from $612 to $9,021, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,925 to $8,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,895 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $845.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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If you’re anything like me, the thought of San Francisco is synonymous with concepts like creativity, character, and quirky local style.

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Written by: Shannon Hilson

Naturally, going away to college or university is super exciting in and of itself. It’s the prelude to the rest of your life, not to mention an unforgettable experience all its own.

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Deciding to move to San Francisco for work is a huge deal. San Fran is exciting and just weird enough to let you know you’re in for an amazing adventure, right from day one.

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San Francisco is so much more than just postcard-perfect views of cable cars and the Golden Gate Bridge.

Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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