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Apartments in Downtown Berkeley

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$3,775 - 7,575
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Stonefire
2010 Milvia St Berkeley, CA
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
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$2,995
2025 Francisco St.
2025 Francisco St Berkeley, CA
2 BR | Jun. 1, 2024
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Gourmet Ghetto
2
$1,995
1901 University
1901 University Ave Berkeley, CA
Studio | Jun. 1, 2024
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Downtown Berkeley
7
$1,166 - 5,640
Secure Your Dream Home at RUMI – Fully Furnished Units with Stunning Views!
2099 Martin Luther King Jr Way Berkeley, CA
Studio - 3 BR | Available Now
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$4,200
1915-1919 Berkeley Way
Berkeley, CA
3 BR | Jun. 10, 2024
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Downtown Berkeley
$3,645 - 3,995
Addison Arts Apartments
1935 Addison St Berkeley, CA
2 BR | May. 31, 2024
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Downtown Berkeley
$4,792
Osbourne
2105 Martin Luther King Jr Way Berkeley, CA
2 BR | Jul. 1, 2024
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Downtown Berkeley
4
$2,495 - 3,695
Now Leasing for the 2024-2025 School Year! Modern Living @ The Overture! Modern Amenities, Close to UCB! $500 deposit!
1812 University Ave Berkeley, CA
Studio - 2 BR | Jun. 1, 2024
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$1,400 - 2,800
2001 Milvia St
Berkeley, CA
Studio | Available Now
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Downtown Berkeley
$1,344 - 3,072
Aquatic @ U
2001 Milvia St Berkeley, CA
Studio | Available Now
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Downtown Berkeley
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$2,053 - 2,228
Touriel
2004 University Avenue Berkeley, CA
1 BR | Available Now
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$1,850
2124 Mckinley Ave
Berkeley, CA
Studio | Available Now
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Downtown Berkeley
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$3,098
Addison St
1739 Addison St Berkeley, CA
2 BR | Jun. 7, 2024
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Downtown Berkeley
5
$2,800
1735 Berkeley Way
Berkeley, CA
2 BR | Jun. 1, 2024
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Downtown Berkeley
4
$2,295 - 3,395
2133 & 2139 Grant Street
Berkeley, CA
1 - 2 BR | Jun. 1, 2024
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$985 - 1,050
2120 Grant St
Berkeley, CA
2 BR | Available Now
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8
$5,000
Tpm 1725 Berkeley Way
1725 Berkeley Way Berkeley, CA
3 BR | Available Now
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Downtown Berkeley
8
$1,799
Delaware Street 1825
1825 Delaware St Berkeley, CA
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North Berkeley
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$1,774 - 2,888
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Common Bosco
1717 University Ave Berkeley, CA
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Downtown Berkeley
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$2,150 - 3,000
1920 Francisco Llc
1920 Francisco St Berkeley, CA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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North Berkeley
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$2,895
1812 Francisco St
Berkeley, CA
2 BR | Jul. 1, 2024
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North Berkeley
12
$1,750
Mcgee Addison
2101 Mcgee Ave Berkeley, CA
Studio | Available Now
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Downtown Berkeley
17
$3,430 - 4,375
Bachenheimer
Deal
2119 University Avenue, , Berkeley, CA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Downtown Berkeley
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$1,895
1713 Martin Luther King Jr Way
Berkeley, CA
Studio | Aug. 1, 2024
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North Berkeley
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$3,149 - 22,915
Modera Berkeley
Deal
2119 University Avenue Berkeley, CA
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
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$1,368 - 3,014
Rise at Berkeley
2025 Kala Bagai Way Berkeley, CA
Studio | Jun. 1, 2024
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$3,100
2107 Hearst Ave
Berkeley, CA
1 BR | Available Now
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$3,094
K Street Flats
Deal
2020 Kittredge St Suite D Berkeley, CA
2 BR | Jun. 13, 2024
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Downtown Berkeley
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$3,200
King
1704 Francisco St Berkeley, CA
2 BR | Available Now
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$2,995
1649 Mlk
1649 Martin Luther King Jr Way Berkeley, CA
2 BR | Jun. 1, 2024
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many apartments are available in Downtown Berkeley on Rentable.co?

Rentable.co has over 276 apartments available near Downtown Berkeley.

What is the average rent for a studio apartment in Downtown Berkeley?

The average rent for a studio apartment near Downtown Berkeley is around $2,095 per month.

What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Downtown Berkeley?

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment near Downtown Berkeley is around $2,450 per month.

What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Downtown Berkeley?

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment near Downtown Berkeley is around $3,295 per month.

How many apartments are available in Berkeley, CA on Rentable.co?

Rentable.co has over 5,834 apartments available in Berkeley.

What is the average rent for a studio apartment in Berkeley, CA?

The average rent for a studio apartment in Berkeley is around $2,080 per month.

What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Berkeley, CA?

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Berkeley is around $2,420 per month.

What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Berkeley, CA?

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Berkeley is around $3,450 per month.

How expensive is it to rent an apartment in Berkeley, CA?

For a two-bedroom apartment in Berkeley, the average rent price is $3,450 per month, which is higher than the national average of $1,620 per month.

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

Based on average rent prices in Berkeley, to afford a studio apartment you would need an annual household income of $83,000 to live comfortably.

Downtown Berkeley Neighborhood Summary

Berkeley is a great city with lots of great neighborhoods to live in and fun places to hang out. And the heart of the city is downtown. If you want to live in a place where culture and class merge to create a vibrant art district, unique restaurants, and avant-garde shops, then Downtown Berkley is for you. The BART station also gives you easy access to all surrounding cities.

Berkeley:
May Rent Report

Welcome to the May 2024 Berkeley Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the May 2024 key findings and figures for the Berkeley rental landscape.

Our experts analyze the pricing trends — one-bedroom, two-bedroom, year-over-year and month-over-month — in Berkeley and surrounding areas and provide comparisons to the entire metro area, nearby cities and some of the most desirable and expensive cities in the United States. Take a look at the last 12 months of Berkeley average rent prices in the chart below.

Monthly Rent Report

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$2,930
$1,950
$980
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1 BR       2 BR

Berkeley Rent Prices Increase From April to May

Berkeley rent prices increased over the last month. From April to May, the city experienced a 2.63% increase for the price of a one-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Berkeley one-bedroom apartments currently stands at $2,383.0.

When we take a look at the two-bedroom comparison from April to May, Berkeley experienced a 0.49% increase for the price of a two-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Berkeley two-bedroom apartments currently stands at $3,479.0.

May Prices: Berkeley vs. Surrounding Areas

Alameda, CA
San Francisco, CA
San Mateo, CA
Walnut Creek, CA
San Ramon, CA
Berkeley, CA
Oakland, CA
Hayward, CA
$3,039
$2,964
$2,574
$2,527
$2,328
$2,215
$2,208
$2,057
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
Median 1 BR Rent

Rent Prices in Berkeley and Surrounding Areas

Rent prices have increased in Berkeley over the last month. But how have the surrounding areas fared when it comes to the recent volatility in apartment prices? Rent prices in 4 of the Berkeley suburbs increased last month. On the other hand, 3 local areas experienced a decrease in the price of a one-bedroom apartment.

More key findings include:

  • Rent increased in San Francisco, CA, San Mateo, CA, San Ramon, CA, Hayward, CA .

  • Rent decreased in Oakland, CA, Alameda, CA, Walnut Creek, CA.

  • 4 suburbs are currently priced higher than the city of Berkeley.

  • 3 suburbs are currently priced lower than the city of Berkeley.

May 2024 Pricing Trends: Berkeley vs. National Comparisons

New York, NY
San Francisco, CA
Washington, DC
Los Angeles, CA
Berkeley, CA
Chicago, IL
Columbus, OH
Minneapolis, MN
Pittsburgh, PA
$4,056
$3,039
$2,377
$2,336
$2,215
$1,913
$1,300
$1,283
$1,178
$0
$1,350
$2,700
$4,050
$5,400
Median Rent

Berkeley Rent Prices More Affordable Than Major Cities

Rent growth in Berkeley over the past year has been on the rise. When compared to major cities nearby, along with some of the most expensive cities in the country, Berkeley average rent prices appear to be relatively affordable for local residents.

The price for a Berkeley one-bedroom apartment remains vastly more affordable than four of the largest cities in the United States — New York City, Washington, D.C. San Francisco and Los Angeles. And pricing compares quite similarly to nearby Midwest cities.

For more information about Berkeley and surrounding area rent prices, take a look at the complete data set below.

Data set for Berkeley and suburbs

1 BR May 1 BR M/M % Change 2 BR May 2 BR M/M % Change
San Francisco, CA $2,964.0 2.28% $4,311.0 2.86%
Oakland, CA $2,208.0 -0.05% $2,993.0 -0.17%
San Mateo, CA $2,574.0 2.22% $3,189.0 1.14%
Berkeley, CA $2,215.0 5.18% $3,254.0 3.57%
Alameda, CA $3,039.0 -8.44% $2,903.0 -1.69%
Walnut Creek, CA $2,527.0 -0.28% $3,243.0 4.92%
San Ramon, CA $2,328.0 2.47% $2,763.0 0.07%
Hayward, CA $2,057.0 1.18% $2,429.0 -0.21%

Methodology

Each month, using over 1 million Rentable listings across the United States, we calculate the median 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom rent prices by city, state, and nation, and track the month-over-month percent change. To avoid small sample sizes, we restrict the analysis for our reports to cities meeting minimum population and property count thresholds.

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