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Largest Available Berkeley 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Berkeley, CA is found at The Emery in the MacArthur Maze neighborhood and is 1,204 square feet priced from $3,160. Icon At Park has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,155 square feet and currently listed start at $3,644. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Berkeley:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The EmeryOA21,204 Sq Ft$3,160
Icon At ParkPlan 1L1,155 Sq Ft$3,644
The Broadway1I1,075 Sq Ft$2,858
The Logan1Q934 Sq Ft$3,218
Berkeley Central1 Bedroom864 Sq Ft$3,719
3900 Adeline1 Bedroom853 Sq Ft$2,225
One Piedmont1BR/1.0BA852 Sq Ft$3,227

Cheapest Available Berkeley 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of March 27, 2025 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 Available in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood. The second most affordable Berkeley 1 Bedroom is the 1BR/1.0BA Model at 2731 Durant Ave starting at $895 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Berkeley is currently $2,765. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Berkeley:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
SHARED & PRIVATE Dorm Style Units Available1BR/1.0BA$795
2731 Durant Ave1BR/1.0BA$895
857 55th St857 55th St$1,100
Spectra Southside (Student)Single Deluxe - S$1,165
3301 Telegraph Ave304$1,395
MacArthur CommonsJr. 1 Bedroom B$1,560
Student | Identity Logan ParkSelect 19$1,574
1770 La LomaPeaceful Northside Student Housing | Single-Pri...$1,650
225 Clifton1X1 JR$1,795

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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.

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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

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62 / 100

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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 Available 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 $2,765.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Berkeley is a 1,204 square feet unit starting from $3,160 at The Emery.

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

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Berkeley is currently 736 sq ft.

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