
Cheap Homes for Rent in UC Berkeley Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA from $3,000 (3 Rentals)
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UC Berkeley, Berkeley, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in UC Berkeley?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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UC Berkeley 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,850 | $3,850 | $3,850 |
UC Berkeley 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,800 | $4,800 | $4,800 |
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There are currently 3 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the UC Berkeley Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA.
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Best Value Apartments for Rent in UC Berkeley, CA
As of July 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the UC Berkeley area is the $3.90 price per square foot 1538 Arch St Model at 1538 Arch St, Unit 1542 in the in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood starting from $3,900. The second greatest value UC Berkeley apartment is the 2523 Ridge Rd Model at 2523 Ridge Rd, Unit 320 starting at $3,400 with a $4.00 price per square foot in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for UC Berkeley apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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1538 Arch St, Unit 1542 | 1538 Arch St | 3BR,1BA | $3.90 |
2523 Ridge Rd, Unit 320 | 2523 Ridge Rd | 2BR,1BA | $4.00 |
North Berkeley, Spacious 2 BR 1 BA | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $3.94 |
Garden Court | B2 | 1BR,1BA | $3.74 |
12 Panoramic | 4 Bedroom | 1.5 Bath | 4BR,1.5BA | $2.44 |
2393 Virginia St | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $4.57 |
The Guardian | Simple 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $4.77 |
Ridge House/Casa Zimbabwe | Casa Zimbabwe Triples | 1BR,1BA | $2.32 |
2430 Prospect | 2 Bedroom | 1 Bath A | 2BR,1BA | $3.74 |
Spectra Southside (Student) | Single Deluxe | 1BR,1BA | $4.67 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about UC Berkeley
What type of rentals are currently available in UC Berkeley?
There are currently 284 Apartments for Rent in UC Berkeley, CA with pricing that ranges from $800 to $14,290. There are also 5 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in UC Berkeley ranging from $3,000 to $4,800.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in UC Berkeley?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in UC Berkeley ranges from $3,000 to $4,800 with an average monthly rent of $3,883.
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