Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Berkeley, CA (52 Rentals)

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Aquatic Ashby
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Short Term Available
Lease terms options include:
10 Months, 11 Months, 12 Months, 13 Months, 14 Months,
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Aquatic Ashby

3006 San Pablo AveBerkeley, CA 94702
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Aquatic Fourth Street
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Short Term Available
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10 Months, 15 Months, 16 Months, 17 Months, 18 Months
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Aquatic Fourth Street

2010 5th StBerkeley, CA 94710
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Parker
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Short Term Available
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6 Months, 9 Months, 12 Months
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Parker

2038 Parker StBerkeley, CA 94704
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Modera Berkeley
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Short Term Available
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3 Months, 4 Months, 5 Months, 6 Months, 7 Months, 8 Mo
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Modera Berkeley

1922 Walnut StBerkeley, CA 94704
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Berkeley Central
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Short Term Available
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3 Months, 4 Months, 5 Months, 6 Months, 7 Months, 8 Mo
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Berkeley Central

2055 Center StBerkeley, CA 94704
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The Dwight
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Short Term Available
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12 Months, 13 Months, 14 Months, 15 Months, 16 Months,
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The Dwight

2121 Dwight WayBerkeley, CA 94704
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1122U
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Short Term Available
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1 Month, 3 Months, 6 Months, 7 Months, 10 Months, 12 M
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1122U

1122 University AveBerkeley, CA 94702
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2077 Haste St
$3,6701 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Mar 4

2077 Haste St

Berkeley, CA 94704
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2150 Kittredge St
$6,3502 Bedroom, 2 Bath RentalsAvailable Mar 6

2150 Kittredge St

Berkeley, CA 94704
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2640 Shattuck Ave.
$2,400Studio, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Mar 3

2640 Shattuck Ave.

Berkeley, CA 94704
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2701 Shattuck Ave.
$2,130Studio, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

2701 Shattuck Ave.

Berkeley, CA 94705
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2000 Fifth St
$2,9301 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Jun 2

2000 Fifth St

Berkeley, CA 94710
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Bosco
Short Term Available
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3 Months, 12 Months
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Bosco

1717 University AveBerkeley, CA 94703
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Fourth and U
Short Term Available
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Fourth and U

2020 4th StBerkeley, CA 94710
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1634 Milvia
Short Term Available
Lease terms options include:
12 Months
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1634 Milvia

1634 Milvia StBerkeley, CA 94709
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1530 Henry Street
Short Term Available
Lease terms options include:
12 Months
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1530 Henry Street

1530 Henry StBerkeley, CA 94709
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Higby
Short Term Available
Lease terms options include:
12 Months
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Higby

3015 San Pablo AveBerkeley, CA 94702
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The Broadway
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Short Term Available
Lease terms options include:
12 Months, 13 Months, 14 Months, 15 Months, 16 Months,
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The Broadway

3093 BroadwayOakland, CA 94611
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Baxter on Broadway
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Short Term Available
Lease terms options include:
6 Months, 7 Months, 8 Months, 9 Months, 10 Months, 11
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Baxter on Broadway

4901 BroadwayOakland, CA 94611
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6301 Shellmound St
$2,570Studio, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Mar 3

6301 Shellmound St

Emeryville, CA 94608
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6701 Shellmound St
$2,8801 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Mar 24

6701 Shellmound St

Emeryville, CA 94608
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4310 Hubbard St
$3,4201 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Mar 4

4310 Hubbard St

Emeryville, CA 94608
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240 W MacArthur Blvd
$3,2701 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Mar 30

240 W MacArthur Blvd

Oakland, CA 94611
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Icon At Doyle
Short Term Available
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Icon At Doyle

5540 S Doyle StEmeryville, CA 94608
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Common MacArthur
Short Term Available
Lease terms options include:
3 Months, 4 Months, 5 Months, 6 Months, 7 Months, 8 Mo
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Common MacArthur

873 32nd StOakland, CA 94608
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The Refuge
Short Term Available
Lease terms options include:
1 Month
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The Refuge

4400 Martin Luther King Jr WayOakland, CA 94609
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Maya by Common
Short Term Available
Lease terms options include:
2 Months, 3 Months, 4 Months, 5 Months, 6 Months, 7 Mo
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Maya by Common

4045 BroadwayOakland, CA 94611
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Artthaus Hannah
Short Term Available
Lease terms options include:
3 Months, 27 Months
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Artthaus Hannah

2850 Hannah StOakland, CA 94608

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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

Transit Score®

62 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Short-term Berkeley Apartments

What is the Cheapest Short-term apartment in Berkeley?

Currently the most affordable Short-term Apartment in Berkeley is at SHARED & PRIVATE Dorm Style Units Available listed at $795.

How much is the average rent for a Short-term Berkeley Apartment?

The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in Berkeley is $3,672.

What is the largest Short-term Berkeley Apartment for rent?

Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in Berkeley is a 2,745 square feet unit starting from $2,260 at Baxter on Broadway.

What is the average size for Berkeley Short-term Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Short-term rental in Berkeley is currently at 572 sq ft.

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