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Southside apartment for rent in Berkeley
2 beds
1 bath
$31,000
$3,100
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Southside apartment for rent in Berkeley
Studio
0 baths
$1,095
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Apartment for rent in Berkeley
1 bed
1 bath
$3,000
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Claremont house for rent in Berkeley
6 beds
4.5 baths
$10,300
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Southside apartment for rent in Berkeley
2330 Warring St #131, Berkeley, CA 94704
In-unit laundry | Garage parking | On-site laundry
3 beds
2 baths
$6,495
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Available Aug 1
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Elmwood apartment for rent in Berkeley
1 bed
1 bath
$2,295
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Available Aug 1
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Northside apartment for rent in Berkeley
1780 Leroy Ave #24, Berkeley, CA 94709
In-unit laundry | Furnished | Air conditioning
4 beds
2 baths
$5,300
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Available Jun 1
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Southside apartment for rent in Berkeley
2214 Channing Way #1, Berkeley, CA 94704
Hardwood floor | Walk-in closets | Outdoor space
Studio
1 bath
$2,000
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House for rent in Berkeley
3 beds
1 bath
$3,495
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Northside apartment for rent in Berkeley
2505 Virginia St #1, Berkeley, CA 94709
On-site laundry | Walk-in closets
2 beds
1 bath
$3,295
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Available Jun 1
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Northside apartment for rent in Berkeley
2505 Virginia St #8, Berkeley, CA 94709
On-site laundry | Hardwood floor | High ceilings
1 bed
1 bath
$2,495
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Available Jun 1
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Elmwood apartment for rent in Berkeley
2803 Telegraph Ave #2803, Berkeley, CA 94705
In-unit laundry | Central heat | Hardwood floor
4 beds
2 baths
$7,300
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Available May 31
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Northside apartment for rent in Berkeley
2505 Virginia St #4, Berkeley, CA 94709
On-site laundry
1 bed
1 bath
$2,395
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Available Jun 16
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Apartment for rent in Berkeley
3 beds
1 bath
$4,095
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Available Jun 5
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Gourmet Ghetto apartment for rent in Berkeley
3 beds
3 baths
$3,965
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Southside apartment for rent in Berkeley
2 beds
1 bath
$3,750
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Apartment for rent in Berkeley
2818 Telegraph Ave #26, Berkeley, CA 94705
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Walk-in closets
Studio
1 bath
$1,650
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Available May 15
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Apartment for rent in Berkeley
Studio
1 bath
$1,850
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Apartment for rent in Berkeley
1 bed
1 bath
$2,950
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Available May 1
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Downtown Berkeley apartment for rent in Berkeley
1 bed
1 bath
$1,895
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Gourmet Ghetto apartment for rent in Berkeley
Balcony | Dishwasher
3 beds
1.5 baths
$4,295
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Gourmet Ghetto apartment for rent in Berkeley
On-site laundry | Dishwasher
2 beds
1 bath
$3,250
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Studio
1 bath
$1,725
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Berkeley Flats apartment for rent in Berkeley
On-site laundry | Assigned parking
2 beds
2 baths
$3,800
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2024 Durant Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704
In-unit laundry | Furnished | Ceiling fan
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$975–$2,430
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Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$2,291–$4,572
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Available Aug 15
21h ago
2201 Dwight Way, Berkeley, CA 94704
Furnished | On-site laundry | Fitness center
2–4 beds
1–2 baths
$845–$2,199
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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.
Rents in Berkeley, CA have experienced a slight decline in 2024, with an overall decrease of 1.8% year-over-year.
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 2024 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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