Top Rated Apartments for Rent in Berkeley, CA Under $2,000 (39 Rentals)

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Apartments in Berkeley with the best features, newest construction, and richest amenities.

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2227 Carleton St
3 Bedroom Apartments

2227 Carleton St

2227 Carleton StBerkeley, CA 94704
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1951 Chestnut St
Studio Apartments

1951 Chestnut St

1951 Chestnut StBerkeley, CA 94702
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1770 La Loma
1 Bedroom Apartments

1770 La Loma

1770 La Loma AveBerkeley, CA 94709
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The Metropolitan
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

The Metropolitan

2301 Durant AveBerkeley, CA 94704
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2620 Regent
4 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

2620 Regent

2620 Regent StBerkeley, CA 94704
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Viewpoint
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Viewpoint

651 Addison StBerkeley, CA 94710
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1565 Arch St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1565 Arch St

1565 Arch StBerkeley, CA 94708
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2210 MLK
5 to 6 Bedroom Apartments

2210 MLK

2210 Martin Luther King Jr WayBerkeley, CA 94704
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635 El Dorado Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

635 El Dorado Ave

635 El Dorado AveOakland, CA 94611
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535 Liberty St
1 Bedroom Apartments

535 Liberty St

535 Liberty StEl Cerrito, CA 94530
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The Empress
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Empress

3952 Harrison StOakland, CA 94611
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Emme
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Emme

6350 Christie AveEmeryville, CA 94608
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645 El Dorado Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

645 El Dorado Ave

645 El Dorado AveOakland, CA 94611
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4801 Shattuck
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4801 Shattuck

4801 Shattuck AveOakland, CA 94609
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ArtHaus Yerba Buena
Studio Apartments

ArtHaus Yerba Buena

1035 Yerba Buena AveOakland, CA 94608
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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 Berkeley

How much are Studio apartments in Berkeley?

There are currently 505 Studio Apartments in Berkeley with rent ranges from $795 to $4,673 with an average price of $5,606.

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 $920 to $21,586 with an average monthly rent of $2,804.

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 $27,416. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,493.

How expensive are Berkeley Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 497 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Berkeley on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $849 to $15,469 - averaging $4,373 for the location.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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A San Francisco Local Expert’s Guide to the Top Budget-Friendly Bay Area Neighborhoods to Rent

Written by: Shannon Hilson

If you’re anything like me, the thought of San Francisco is synonymous with concepts like creativity, character, and quirky local style.

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.