
Apartments for Rent in the University Village Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA (321 Rentals)


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1337 Cornell Ave, Unit 2BD 1BA Upstairs Unit

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1213 San Pablo Ave

555 Pierce St, Unit 942

1054 Cornell Ave

535 Pierce St, Unit 5109

1209-1211 Marin Ave
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1192 Kains Ave

1068 Kains Ave

1062-1066 Kains Ave

1050 Kains Ave

Tannery Lofts

1401 8th St

900 Camelia St

1026 Kains Ave

1055 Kains Ave
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1035 Kains Ave

1415 7th St

1407 8th St

1408 9th St

1416 8th St

921-925 Buchanan St

1002-1004 Kains Ave

1419 7th St

1412-1416 9th St

1009 Kains Ave
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1140 Cornell Ave

1420 9th St

1043 Buchanan St

1126 Marin Ave

1118-1120 Cornell Ave

970-972 Adams St

1037 Stannage Ave

960-962 Adams St

1427 9th St

955A-955B Madison St
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in University Village?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Village Studio Apartments | $3,006 | $2,258 | $3,755 |
| University Village 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,280 | $1,595 | $3,026 |
| University Village 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,265 | $2,158 | $4,142 |
| University Village 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,018 | $2,493 | $4,392 |
| University Village 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,465 | $5,465 | $5,465 |
How much does it cost to rent a home in University Village?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Bedroom Homes | $3,233 | $2,800 | $3,700 |
| 3 Bedroom Homes | $8,800 | $8,800 | $8,800 |
| 4 Bedroom Homes | $4,800 | $4,800 | $4,800 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleUniversity Village, Berkeley, CA
Ranked #21
Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about University Village
What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the University Village area of Berkeley, CA?
As of today, July 27, 2026, there are currently 321 available University Village apartments priced from $1,595 to $6,210, with an average monthly rent of $3,165.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom University Village Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in University Village ranges from $1,595 to $3,026 with an average monthly rent of $2,280.
How expensive are University Village Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 37 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in University Village on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,493 to $4,392 - averaging $4,018 for the location.
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