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2020 Kittredge St
$3,4701 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for RentAvailable Jan 1, 2025

2020 Kittredge St

Berkeley, CA 94704
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Berkeley, CA 94710
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Berkeley, CA Local Guide

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Largest Available Berkeley 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Berkeley, CA is found at Hollis Oak in the MacArthur Maze neighborhood and is 1,815 square feet priced from $3,805. The Emery has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,204 square feet and currently listed start at $3,260. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Berkeley:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Hollis OakMerritt1,815 Sq Ft$3,805
The EmeryOA21,204 Sq Ft$3,260
Parc on PowellOne Bedroom - H999 Sq Ft$3,194
The Logan1G882 Sq Ft$3,250
Berkeley Central1 Bedroom858 Sq Ft$3,101
One Piedmont1BR/1.0BA852 Sq Ft$3,154
225 Clifton1X1 A1750 Sq Ft$2,111

Cheapest Available Berkeley 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of December 26, 2024 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Berkeley, CA is the 1BR/1.0BA Model starting from $795 at SHARED & PRIVATE Dorm Style Units Availabl... in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood. The second most affordable Berkeley 1 Bedroom is the Single Model at Spectra Southside (Student) starting at $999 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Berkeley is currently $2,806. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Berkeley:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
SHARED & PRIVATE Dorm Style Units Availabl...1BR/1.0BA$795
Spectra Southside (Student)Single$999
Roosevelt1BR/1.0BA$1,150
K Street Flats1BD, 1BTH C$1,349
3301 Telegraph Ave304$1,395
MacArthur CommonsJr. 1 Bedroom B$1,560
Student | Identity Logan ParkSelect 19$1,739

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Berkeley Overview

Berkeley, CA, home of the University of California, Berkeley, is a home for those in search of culture, good food, and a place they can easily walk or bike around to call home. Neighborhoods and apartments in Berkeley run the gamut, and include quiet places to relax at the end of the day, smaller buildings in historic neighborhoods, and bigger buildings in always busy university neighborhoods. Whether you are part of the university community or want to benefit from all it has to offer, Berkeley has something for everyone.

Why live in Berkeley, CA?

Berkeley is a fantastic mix of cultural opportunities offered by the university community, year-round great weather, and proximity to major cities such as San Francisco and Oakland. It is a short drive from Berkeley to the beach when it's time for fun in the sun, or to wine country to sample new vintages.

Berkeley, CA
Population: 121,643

Ranked #233

in US Census Population by City

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Berkeley, CA

Ranked #1308

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Berkeley, CA

Walk Score®

92 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

93 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

62 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

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  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Berkeley Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Berkeley with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Berkeley is at SHARED & PRIVATE Dorm Style Units Availabl... listed at $795.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Berkeley Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Berkeley is $2,806.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Berkeley Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Berkeley is a 1,815 square feet unit starting from $3,805 at Hollis Oak.

What is the average size for Berkeley 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Berkeley is currently 669 sq ft.

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