
Apartments for Rent in the South Berkeley Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA Under $1,500 (50 Rentals)


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The Laureate

2430 Prospect

2315 College

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2335 Warring

2715 Dwight

2350 Prospect

3228 Adeline

G-House

2414 Telegraph

2360 Ellsworth

2618 College
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2225 Hearst

2701 Durant

2124 Parker

Wesley House

2901 Channing

The Kittredge

Bosco

The Den

Telegraph Commons

2729 Dwight
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The Lair

Helios

2737 Durant Avenue

Aquatic @ U

RUMI at King

Rise at Berkeley

2504 Dana St

2731 Durant Ave

2531 Benvenue Ave

2055 Berkeley Way
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2055 Berkeley Way

2008 Shattuck Ave.

2210 MLK

Roosevelt

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South Berkeley, Berkeley, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Berkeley?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Berkeley Studio Apartments | $2,442 | $850 | $3,815 |
| South Berkeley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,528 | $765 | $4,667 |
| South Berkeley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,058 | $963 | $8,801 |
| South Berkeley 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,114 | $895 | $10,000+ |
| South Berkeley 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,932 | $845 | $10,000+ |
| South Berkeley 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,371 | $1,135 | $10,000+ |
| South Berkeley 6 Bedroom Apartments | $1,830 | $1,030 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about South Berkeley
How much are Studio apartments in South Berkeley?
There are currently 714 Studio Apartments in South Berkeley with rent ranges from $850 to $3,815 with an average price of $2,442.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom South Berkeley Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in South Berkeley ranges from $765 to $4,667 with an average monthly rent of $2,528.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in South Berkeley cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in South Berkeley range from $963 to $8,801. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,058.
How expensive are South Berkeley Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 228 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in South Berkeley on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $895 to $10,066 - averaging $3,114 for the location.
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