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2d ago

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2605 Haste Street

2605 Haste St, Berkeley, CA 94704

In-unit laundry | Garage parking | On-site laundry

Studio–3 beds

1 bath

$2,795–$3,845

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2510 Bancroft Way - Photo 1 of 1
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3d ago

9

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2510 Bancroft Way

2510 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 94704

In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Storage

Studio–3 beds

1–2 baths

$2,495–$5,900

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2333 Channing Way - Photo 1 of 1
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4d ago

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2333 Channing Way

2333 Channing Way, Berkeley, CA 94704

On-site laundry | Balcony | Walk-in closets

1 bed

1 bath

$2,495

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2710 Haste St - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.4

Very good

2710 Haste St

2710 Haste St, Berkeley, CA 94704

Studio

1 bath

$1,750–$1,850

1p616 - The Albra - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8

Very good

1p616 - The Albra

2532 Durant Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704

2 beds

1 bath

$3,700

T2724 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.9

Very good

T2724

2724 Channing Way, Berkeley, CA 94704

On-site laundry | Balcony

2 beds

2 baths

$2,995

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2725 Haste St. - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

2725 Haste St.

2725 Haste St, Berkeley, CA 94704

Elevator | On-site management

2 beds

1 bath

$2,995

Bancroft Way - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

Bancroft Way

2468 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 94704

On-site laundry | On-site management

Studio

1 bath

$2,195

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The Glenn Building - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

The Glenn Building

2430 2430 Dwight Way/2550 Telegraph Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94704

Garage parking | On-site laundry | On-site management

2 beds

1 bath

$2,695

EXPERIENCE The Den & ALL it has to Offer! Now leasing for June 2026! - Photo 1 of 1
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5d+ ago

8.2

Very good

EXPERIENCE The Den & ALL it has to Offer! Now leasing for June 2026!

2510 Channing Way, Berkeley, CA 94704

In-unit laundry | Furnished | Dishwasher

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,095–$7,995

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2732 Haste Street - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.9

Very good

2732 Haste Street

2732 Haste St, Berkeley, CA 94704

2 beds

1 bath

$3,150–$3,300

2747 Haste Street - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.9

Very good

2747 Haste Street

2747 Haste St, Berkeley, CA 94704

Garage parking | On-site laundry | Elevator

1–2 beds

1 bath

$2,495–$2,900

2708 Haste St - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.4

Very good

2708 Haste St

2708 Haste St, Berkeley, CA 94704

Studio

1 bath

$1,750–$1,850

SHARED & PRIVATE Dorm Style Units Available at The Telegraph Commons! 2 blocks from UCB! - Photo 1 of 1
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1d ago

7.2

Very good

SHARED & PRIVATE Dorm Style Units Available at The Telegraph Commons! 2 blocks from UCB!

2490 Channing Way, Berkeley, CA 94704

Furnished | On-site laundry | Elevator

1 bed

1 bath

$765–$1,695

2233 Channing Way - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

9.2

Excellent

2233 Channing Way

2233 Channing Way, Berkeley, CA 94704

On-site laundry

2–4 beds

1–2 baths

$2,695–$5,395

2442 Piedmont Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.7

Very good

2442 Piedmont Avenue

2442 Piedmont Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704

Garage parking | On-site laundry | Elevator

2 beds

1 bath

$3,150

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Leroy - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.1

Very good

Leroy

2411 Durant Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704

Studio–2 beds

1 bath

$2,175–$2,945

1p709 - 2480 Bancroft Way - The Edge - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.1

Very good

1p709 - 2480 Bancroft Way - The Edge

2480 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 94704

5 beds

2 baths

$8,450

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Castle Craig - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.1

Very good

Castle Craig

2525 Durant Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704

Studio–2 beds

1 bath

$1,795–$3,995

2409 College Ave - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.1

Very good

2409 College Ave

2409 College Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704

2 beds

1 bath

$2,995

2437 Piedmont Ave #305 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Southside apartment for rent in Berkeley

2437 Piedmont Ave #305, Berkeley, CA 94704

In-unit laundry | Furnished | Garage parking

3 beds

2 baths

$1,800

Hill Durant - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.7

Very good

Hill Durant

2236 Durant Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704

1 bed

1 bath

$2,300

Keystone - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.1

Very good

Keystone

2419 Durant Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704

Studio–2 beds

1 bath

$2,095–$3,095

Durant Ave. 2318 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.3

Very good

Durant Ave. 2318

2318 Durant Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704

On-site laundry | Central heat

1 bed

1 bath

$2,500

2320 Haste St #18 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Southside apartment for rent in Berkeley

2221 Dwight Way #2 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Southside apartment for rent in Berkeley

2221 Dwight Way #2, Berkeley, CA 94704

In-unit laundry | Furnished | On-site laundry

7 beds

3 baths

$1,100

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2322 Haste St #27 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Southside apartment for rent in Berkeley

On-site laundry

Studio

1 bath

$1,900

$1,800

Price drop

2320 Haste St #12 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Southside apartment for rent in Berkeley

1 bed

1 bath

$2,600

2230 Haste St - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.4

Very good

2230 Haste St

2230 Haste St, Berkeley, CA 94704

1–2 beds

1 bath

$2,495–$3,750

2310 Piedmont Ave - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8

Very good

2310 Piedmont Ave

2310 Piedmont Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704

1 bed

1 bath

$2,295

2320 Haste St #9 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Southside apartment for rent in Berkeley

Studio

1 bath

$1,900

2431 Ellsworth Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.9

Very good

2431 Ellsworth Street

2431 Ellsworth St, Berkeley, CA 94704

Garage parking | On-site laundry | Elevator

2–3 beds

1–2 baths

$3,000–$4,800

Wesley House - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.6

Very good

Wesley House

2398 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 94704

Furnished | Elevator | Dishwasher

Studio–5 beds

1–2 baths

$795–$1,995

2415 College Ave. - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

2415 College Ave.

2415 College Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704

On-site laundry | On-site management

1 bed

1 bath

$2,195–$2,295

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2715 Channing - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.7

Very good

2715 Channing

2715 Channing Way, Berkeley, CA 94704

On-site management

Studio

1 bath

$1,950

The Southgate- 2526 Durant - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

The Southgate- 2526 Durant

2526 Durant Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704

1 bed

1 bath

$2,500–$2,800

2338 Telegraph Ave #409 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Southside apartment for rent in Berkeley

2338 Telegraph Ave #409, Berkeley, CA 94704

In-unit laundry | Furnished | On-site laundry

Studio

0 baths

$1,200

2221 Dwight Way #4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Southside condo for rent in Berkeley

2221 Dwight Way #4, Berkeley, CA 94704

In-unit laundry | Furnished | On-site laundry

7 beds

3 baths

$1,150

2221 Dwight Way #6 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Southside apartment for rent in Berkeley

2221 Dwight Way #6, Berkeley, CA 94704

In-unit laundry | Furnished | On-site laundry

1 bed

3 baths

$2,100

2533 Durant Ave #4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Southside apartment for rent in Berkeley

2533 Durant Ave #4, Berkeley, CA 94704

Garage parking | On-site laundry | Hardwood floor

1 bed

1 bath

$3,650

2533 Durant Ave #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Southside apartment for rent in Berkeley

2533 Durant Ave #1, Berkeley, CA 94704

Garage parking | On-site laundry

3 beds

1 bath

$4,750

2320 Haste St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Southside apartment for rent in Berkeley

2 beds

1 bath

$2,600

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2533 Durant Ave #6 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Southside apartment for rent in Berkeley

2533 Durant Ave #6, Berkeley, CA 94704

Garage parking | On-site laundry | Hardwood floor

Studio

1 bath

$2,500

2221 Dwight Way #7 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Southside condo for rent in Berkeley

2221 Dwight Way #7, Berkeley, CA 94704

In-unit laundry | Furnished | On-site laundry

7 beds

3 baths

$1,250

2533 Durant Ave #36 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Southside apartment for rent in Berkeley

Studio

1 bath

$2,550

2533 Durant Ave #23 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Southside apartment for rent in Berkeley

2533 Durant Ave #23, Berkeley, CA 94704

On-site laundry | Hardwood floor

1 bed

1 bath

$3,650

2533 Durant Ave #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Southside apartment for rent in Berkeley

2 beds

1 bath

$3,650

5d+ ago

8

Very good

2329 Channing Way

2329 Channing Way, Berkeley, CA 94704

On-site laundry | Controlled access

2 beds

1 bath

$2,975

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Updated: September 27, 2026

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Southside, Berkeley, CA apartments for rent

Renting in Southside, Berkeley, CA at a glance

As of today, Southside's median rent price is $2,495 per month, which is up 9%, or $200, compared to last year.

Median rent

$2,495

YoY change

+9%

+$200/mo

Rentals, last 30 days

49

Rent by unit type
SizeValueYoY
All bedrooms$2,495+9%
1 bedroom$2,300N/A
2 bedroom$2,995N/A
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What kinds of apartments are available to rent in Southside, Berkeley, CA?

Southside, Berkeley's student-centered neighborhood adjacent to the UC Berkeley campus, offers a robust inventory with an average of 119 available rentals per month, representing 17.3% of Berkeley's total listings. Studios lead the bedroom mix at 24% of listings, followed closely by two-bedroom units at 32% and one-bedroom apartments at 23%. Three-bedroom units are less common, accounting for only 10% of monthly listings.

Southside apartments cater to the neighborhood's dense student population and proximity to campus life within Berkeley. On-site laundry facilities top the amenity list at 29% of listings, essential for residents in this high-turnover rental market. Controlled access appears in 18% of available units, providing security in a bustling area with frequent foot traffic. Parking is also available in 15% of apartments, a valuable feature given the neighborhood's limited street parking near campus. These figures are based on historical data, but they should give you a sense of what to expect in the current market.

How much does it cost to rent in Southside, Berkeley, CA and when is it cheapest?

Southside's rolling 12-month average as of the beginning of Jul 2026 rental market averaged $2,480 per month across all property types, down 1.9% year over year from rolling 12-month average as of the beginning of Jul 2025. Studios saw the largest decline at 3.6%, now averaging $1,880 monthly, while 1-bedrooms dropped 2.7% to $2,160. 3-bedrooms fell 2.3% to $5,430, and 2-bedrooms remained relatively stable at $3,100.

December has the highest rent in this Berkeley neighborhood, about 23.9% higher than August. Renters with flexible timing may find better pricing and more available units during late summer months.

If you are searching for a new apartment in Southside, considering August might result in lower prices given the seasonal pricing patterns.

Why Southside, Berkeley is a great place to live

Southside, Berkeley is a haven for renters who prioritize social life and environmental sustainability. With its vibrant restaurant scene, frequent transit options, high walk score, well-maintained street infrastructure, and emphasis on safety, this neighborhood is perfect for those who love to explore and connect with others.

For the eco-conscious, Southside offers a range of sustainable features, including the use of non-toxic paint, waste recycling and composting programs, parks and recreation areas, rainwater harvesting and recycling systems, community solar projects, low-flow fixtures, and sustainable materials in construction. The neighborhood's high walk score also reduces the need for personal vehicles, making it an attractive option for those committed to reducing their carbon footprint. If you're looking for a community that shares your values, Southside is an excellent choice.

What are the popular lifestyles in Southside, Berkeley, CA?

Southside stands out among Berkeley neighborhoods for renters who prioritize social living, with lifestyle amenities that reflect the area's walkable and transit-connected character.

The neighborhood's social scene benefits from its restaurant options and street infrastructure, making it easy for residents to explore dining and entertainment. Southside's walk score and transit frequency support an active social lifestyle, while the transit score reflects strong connectivity to Berkeley's broader cultural offerings.

Southside also appeals to environmentally conscious renters through features like waste recycling composting, community solar projects, and parks and recreation spaces. The neighborhood includes sustainable materials construction, rainwater harvesting recycling, and low flow fixtures in many properties, along with the use of non-toxic paint in residential buildings.

For renters drawn to Southside's combination of walkable social infrastructure and environmentally focused amenities within Berkeley, this neighborhood delivers both lifestyle priorities in one location.

Methodology: How we got this data

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average size of an apartment in Southside, CA?

The average size of a 1 bedroom apartment rental in Southside is 622 square feet. The average size of a 2 bedroom apartment rental in Southside is 580 square feet. The average size of a 3 bedroom apartment rental in Southside is 796 square feet.

Can I afford an apartment for rent in Southside, CA?

To help you better understand how much rent you can afford, check out Zumper's rent calculator. Our rent calculator can help you learn more about Southside average rent prices.

What type of apartment rental is most common in Southside, Berkeley, CA?

2 bedroom apartments are the most common type of rentals in Southside, Berkeley, CA right now.

What type of apartment rental is least common in Southside, Berkeley, CA?

3 bedroom apartments are the least common type of rentals in Southside, Berkeley, CA right now.

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