
Apartments for Rent in the South Berkeley Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA Under $2,000 (113 Rentals)


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The Durant (new)

The Harmony Collective

Spectra Southside (Student)

2124 Parker

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ArtHaus Dwight

2414 Telegraph

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2225 Hearst

2430 Prospect

2701 Durant
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The Valiant

2530 Hillegass Ave

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G-House

The Kittredge

Woolsey Walk

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The Berk

2715 Dwight

Wesley House
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The Lair

The Den

Helios

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1801 Derby St

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2508 Hillegass Ave

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2000 Durant Ave

2211 Carleton St

2325 Channing Way

Bosco

Aquatic @ U

Rise at Berkeley

2737 Durant Avenue
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Berkeley?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Berkeley Studio Apartments | $2,596 | $800 | $5,720 |
| South Berkeley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,539 | $765 | $10,000+ |
| South Berkeley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,908 | $999 | $10,000+ |
| South Berkeley 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,503 | $400 | $10,000+ |
| South Berkeley 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,852 | $845 | $10,000+ |
| South Berkeley 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,910 | $1,135 | $10,000+ |
| South Berkeley 6 Bedroom Apartments | $2,571 | $748 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about South Berkeley
How much are Studio apartments in South Berkeley?
There are currently 1,025 Studio Apartments in South Berkeley with rent ranges from $800 to $5,720 with an average price of $2,596.
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 $259,501 with an average monthly rent of $3,539.
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 $999 to $15,481. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,908.
How expensive are South Berkeley Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 329 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in South Berkeley on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $400 to $13,070 - averaging $3,503 for the location.
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