
Apartments for Rent in Berkeley, CA Under $1,200 (26 Rentals)


FOUND Study Downtown Berkeley

The Harmony Collective

Hillside Village

Student | Identity Logan Park

Historic-Charming Apartment Steps from the South Side of Campus

Spectra Southside (Student)
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The Kittredge

RUMI at King

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857 55th St

3272 Hannah St
Berkeley, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Berkeley?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Berkeley Studio Apartments Under $1200 | $2,439 | $1,255 | $4,673 |
Berkeley 1 Bedroom Apartments Under $1200 | $2,803 | $780 | $10,000+ |
Berkeley 2 Bedroom Apartments Under $1200 | $3,549 | $800 | $10,000+ |
Berkeley 3 Bedroom Apartments Under $1200 | $4,335 | $849 | $10,000+ |
Berkeley 4 Bedroom Apartments Under $1200 | $4,254 | $999 | $10,000+ |
Berkeley 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,111 | $1,290 | $10,000+ |
Berkeley 6 Bedroom Apartments | $2,384 | $1,315 | $10,000+ |
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Berkeley
How much are Studio apartments in Berkeley?
There are currently 502 Studio Apartments in Berkeley with rent ranges from $1,255 to $4,673 with an average price of $2,439.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Berkeley Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Berkeley ranges from $780 to $21,586 with an average monthly rent of $2,803.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Berkeley cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Berkeley range from $800 to $28,841. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,549.
How expensive are Berkeley Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 493 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Berkeley on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $849 to $15,469 - averaging $4,335 for the location.
Expert Rental Resources
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