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1d ago
Downtown Berkeley apartment for rent in Berkeley
Garage parking
1 bed
1 bath
$1,725
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Downtown Berkeley apartment for rent in Berkeley
On-site laundry
1 bed
1 bath
$2,065
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1d ago
Downtown Berkeley apartment for rent in Berkeley
1 bed
1 bath
$1,725
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2d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$4,000
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5d+ ago
Studio
1 bath
$1,995
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5d+ ago
5 beds
1 bath
$7,750
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5d+ ago
House for rent in Berkeley
3 beds
2.5 baths
$8,200
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5d+ ago
Downtown Berkeley apartment for rent in Berkeley
On-site laundry
1 bed
1 bath
$1,950
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Studio
1 bath
$2,750
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2d ago
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3 beds
2 baths
$5,350
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Available Jul 6
Dishwasher
On-Site Laundry
In-Unit Laundry
Outdoor Space
5d+ ago
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1534 Arch St #01, Berkeley, CA 94708
In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Assigned parking
3 beds
1 bath
$4,191
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Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
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1925 10th St #11, Berkeley, CA 94710
In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Hardwood floor
Studio
1 bath
$1,765
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Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$3,995
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Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
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2727 Parker St #C, Berkeley, CA 94704
In-unit laundry | Garage parking | On-site laundry
1 bed
1 bath
$2,450
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Available Jun 29
5d+ ago
Verified
1534 Arch St #05, Berkeley, CA 94708
In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Assigned parking
4 beds
1 bath
$5,495
$5,037
Price drop
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5d+ ago
Verified
2336 Channing Way #A, Berkeley, CA 94704
In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Hardwood floor
2 beds
1 bath
$4,200
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Available Jun 15
2h ago
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2055 Haste St #1822, Berkeley, CA 94704
In-unit laundry | Furnished | Air conditioning
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,670–$3,680
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2h ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$3,480
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18h ago
Verified
2605 Haste St, Berkeley, CA 94704
In-unit laundry | Garage parking | On-site laundry
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$2,795–$5,245
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19h ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$15,998
$15,765
Price drop
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19h ago
Verified
3148 College Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705
In-unit laundry | Furnished | Air conditioning
2–7 beds
1–3 baths
$7,900–$25,919
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1d ago
Verified
2369 Le Conte Ave, Berkeley, CA 94709
On-site laundry | Balcony | Walk-in closets
Studio
1 bath
$2,595
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1d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$2,295–$2,795
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1d ago
Verified
2627 Hillegass Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704
In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Balcony
3 beds
1 bath
$5,195
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1d ago
Verified
2–3 beds
1 bath
$3,145–$4,995
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1d ago
Verified
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,395–$5,995
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1d ago
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1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,395–$4,495
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1d ago
Verified
2252 Parker St, Berkeley, CA 94704
In-unit laundry | Garage parking | On-site laundry
3 beds
1 bath
$4,695–$4,795
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1d ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$3,695
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2d ago
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Studio
1 bath
$2,695
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2d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$2,098
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Available Jan 1
4d ago
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2 beds
1 bath
$5,365
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5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$8,945
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5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$2,710
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5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$6,530
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2h ago
3 beds
1 bath
$4,500
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6h ago
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$2,100–$2,400
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8h ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,500
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10h ago
1935 Addison St, Berkeley, CA 94704
Hardwood floor | Package service | Dishwasher
1–3 beds
1 bath
$3,195–$4,445
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11h ago
2099 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Berkeley, CA 94704
In-unit laundry | Furnished | Air conditioning
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$950–$5,595
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12h ago
2 beds
1 bath
$3,717
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19h ago
4–5 beds
1 bath
$6,142–$7,425
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22h ago
2912 Claremont Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705
On-site laundry | Walk-in closets | High ceilings
1 bed
1 bath
$3,100–$3,400
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Available Feb 1
1d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$3,050
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1d ago
2731 Durant Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704
On-site laundry | On-site management | Outdoor space
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$950–$1,795
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1d ago
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,895–$3,695
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1d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$2,360
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1d ago
3 beds
1 bath
$3,330–$3,937
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1d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,650
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$950–$1,800
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Locals in Berkeley, CA appreciate the diverse culture and vibrant atmosphere that permeates the city. Residents often highlight the abundance of parks, coffee shops, and easy access to public transportation as major benefits for renters. The strong presence of the university contributes to a lively, youthful energy, with plenty of events and activities available. However, some residents express frustration with the high cost of living and the associated challenges that come with finding affordable housing.
Berkeley's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $2,200 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $3,000 monthly. These figures reflect the city's position in California's competitive Bay Area rental market.
July offers the best opportunity for lower rental prices in Berkeley, with rents typically around 10% below February peak levels. Despite higher competition from other renters during summer months, the seasonal price difference makes July an attractive time to secure a lease.
Downtown Berkeley, Poet's Corner, Berkeley Flats, and Westbrae offer the strongest community connections through high walk scores and excellent transit access. For environmentally conscious renters, Berkeley Flats, Lorrin District, Southside, and Downtown Berkeley feature sustainable amenities like rainwater harvesting and community solar projects.
Lorrin District provides the most affordable option with one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,810 per month, 18% below the city median. Poet's Corner offers another budget-friendly choice at around $2,100 monthly, 5% below the median, while Berkeley Flats provides moderate savings at around $2,160 per month.
Berkeley offers good options for pet owners, with 33% of rental listings welcoming pets. With an average of 679 listings available monthly, this translates to approximately 224 pet-friendly apartments to choose from across the city's diverse neighborhoods.
Utilities are rarely included in Berkeley rental prices, appearing in less than 1% of all listings across apartment sizes. This pattern remains consistent whether you're looking at studios, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, or three-bedroom apartments throughout the city.
Zumper’s proprietary rental data fuels our analysis. Rent and market trends, availability, neighborhood popularity, and lifestyle scores are all calculated using real-time and 2026 rental inventory and prices.
Our Lifestyle Categories ("great for eco-living," "great for social life," "great for pet owners," etc.) are determined by set criteria, against which we score each listing and its available features. At the neighborhood level, we calculate the listing count for each category to determine which lifestyles best fit each area.
Zumper, founded in 2012, is North America’s largest privately-owned rental platform, offering over 1 million listings across the U.S. and Canada. Stay informed on the latest trends and shifts in the rental market with our monthly National Rent Report, your go-to resource for key insights into the evolving rental landscape.
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