Apartments for Rent with Specials in the Downtown Berkeley Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA (38 Rentals)

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Apartments in the Downtown Berkeley area of Berkeley with special offers and discounts available right now - opportunities to save money or get a month or more of free rent.

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B28
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1 Month Free NOW LEASING FOR FALL 2025. Get 4 WEEKS FREE RENT when you sign your lease for 12 Months !!!
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B28

2028 Bancroft WayBerkeley, CA 94704
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URSA Berkeley
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1 Month Free NOW LEASING FOR FALL 2025. Get 4 WEEKS FREE RENT when you sign your lease for 12 Months !!!
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URSA Berkeley

2124 Bancroft WayBerkeley, CA 94704
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2510 Bancroft Way
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1 Month Free NOW LEASING FOR FALL 2025 Full Bloom, Full Savings! Get 1 MONTH FREE RENT when you sign your lease by April 30th!
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2510 Bancroft Way

2510 Bancroft WayBerkeley, CA 94704
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TheShattuck
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1 Month Free Limited-Time Offer: Sign a 12-month lease and get 1 Month FREE! — Starting $1,995/mo! Personalize Your Space: Select from a var
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TheShattuck

2701 Shattuck AveBerkeley, CA 94705
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The Dwight
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Specials NOW ACCEPTING INQUIRIES FOR SUMMER/FALL 2025! Please Call For Specials Today!
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The Dwight

2121 Dwight WayBerkeley, CA 94704
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Parker
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1 Month Free Now Offering Up to 4 Weeks FREE on Select Homes!*
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Parker

2038 Parker StBerkeley, CA 94704
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2500 Durant Avenue
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1 Month Free NOW LEASING FOR FALL 2025 Full Bloom, Full Savings! Get 1 MONTH FREE RENT when you sign your lease by April 30th!
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2500 Durant Avenue

2500 Durant AveBerkeley, CA 94704
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2520 College Avenue
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1 Month Free NOW LEASING FOR FALL 2025 Full Bloom, Full Savings! Get 1 MONTH FREE RENT when you sign your lease by April 30th!
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2520 College Avenue

2520 College AveBerkeley, CA 94704
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Bosco
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Specials Lock in big savings with our top deal! Flexible move-in dates. Pre-leasing for Fall 2025 (8/15/25–7/31/26). Grab your crew and clai
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Bosco

1717 University AveBerkeley, CA 94703
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Modera Berkeley
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Specials Enjoy up to one month of rent-free living with a 15 month lease term! *Restrictions apply
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Modera Berkeley

2119 University AveBerkeley, CA 94704
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Telegraph Bays
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1 Month Free NOW LEASING FOR FALL 2025. Get 4 WEEKS FREE RENT when you sign your lease FOR 12 MONTHS!!!
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Telegraph Bays

2616-2620 Telegraph AveBerkeley, CA 94704
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1810 Euclid
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Discounts This Student Apartment Building is just 1 MIINUTE WALK TO THE SAFE NORTH UC BERKELEY CAMPUS. Up to $1,000 off for Students and Gra
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1810 Euclid

1804-1816 Euclid AveBerkeley, CA 94709
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2121 Blake St
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Specials See these spacious units in our well maintained property **No Pets Allowed** Gated property and amazing location to shopping, dinin
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2121 Blake St

2121 Blake StBerkeley, CA 94704
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Milvia Street, 1618
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Specials Milvia Apartments is located in a quaint 5-unit complex on Berkeley’s bike boulevard network. Milvia Street provides easy access to
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Milvia Street, 1618

1618 Milvia StBerkeley, CA 94709
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Downtown Berkeley, Berkeley, CA Local Guide

Top Berkeley Apartments in the Downtown Berkeley Area with Move-In Specials Ending Soon

Specials updated: 04-16-2025

Take advantage of these move-in and rent specials that are ending soon for top Downtown Berkeley, CA apartments. Act fast and don’t miss out on an incredible deal on your perfect new place!

Parker

Now Offering Up to 4 Weeks FREE on Select Homes!*Expires 04-17-2025

Blake at Berkeley

2 Weeks Free Look and Lease SpecialExpires 04-17-2025

The Dwight

NOW ACCEPTING INQUIRIES FOR SUMMER/FALL 2025! Please Call For Specials Today!Expires 04-17-2025

2510 Bancroft Way

NOW LEASING FOR FALL 2025 Full Bloom, Full Savings! Get 1 MONTH FREE RENT when you sign your lease by April 30th!Expires 04-17-2025

2333 Channing Way

NOW LEASING FOR FALL 2025 $200 OFF the monthly base rent for 2BR units + 2 MONTHS FREE RENT for leases signed by April 18th!Expires 04-17-2025

2520 College Avenue

NOW LEASING FOR FALL 2025 Full Bloom, Full Savings! Get 1 MONTH FREE RENT when you sign your lease by April 30th!Expires 04-17-2025

Modera Berkeley

Enjoy up to one month of rent-free living with a 15 month lease term! *Restrictions applyExpires 04-17-2025

2500 Durant Avenue

NOW LEASING FOR FALL 2025 Full Bloom, Full Savings! Get 1 MONTH FREE RENT when you sign your lease by April 30th!Expires 04-17-2025

Bosco

Lock in big savings with our top deal! Flexible move-in dates. Pre-leasing for Fall 2025 (8/15/25–7/31/26). Grab your crew and claim your spot before it's gone! $1,400/month off applies to group leaseExpires 04-17-2025

2317 Hearst Ave

Open homeExpires 04-30-2025

Newly Listed Move-In Specials offers for Apartments in Downtown Berkeley, CA

Specials updated: 04-16-2025

Here are the most recently added special offers for renters looking to find the best deals on apartments in Downtown Berkeley, CA. Be sure to take advantage of some of the area’s top offers.

The Standard at Berkeley

24/25 Waived Fees Waived Application Fee for the 2024/2025 term applicationsExpires 11-13-2025

University Park

25-26 Annual Term - One Month Free Sign today and receive One Month FREE!Expires 11-13-2025

Spectra Southside (Student)

$1500 Gift Card $1500 Gift CardExpires 11-13-2025

The Laureate

Call for details!Expires 07-31-2025

Addison Arts Apartments

Residents pay Wi-Fi and Electricity only; no charge for water, garbage/recycling pick up, or heating.Expires 05-31-2025

2211 Carleton St

We have free locked bike storage bike - but it is a short 15 min walk to campus!Expires 04-30-2025

2329 Channing Way

NO UNITS AVAILABLE - CHECK BACK LATERExpires 04-30-2025

2317 Hearst Ave

Open homeExpires 04-30-2025

2708 College Ave

OPEN HOME SATURDAY APRIL 19th & SUNDAY APRIL 20th FROM 10AM TO 11AMExpires 04-30-2025

2606 Benvenue Ave

OPEN HOME SATURDAY MARCH 22nd & SUNDAY MARCH 23rd 10AM TO 11AMExpires 04-30-2025

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Getting Around the Downtown Berkeley Neighborhood in Berkeley, CA

Walk Score®

97 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

98 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

71 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

Frequently Asked Questions about Rent Specials Downtown Berkeley Apartments

What is the Cheapest Rent Specials apartment in Downtown Berkeley?

Currently the most affordable Rent Specials Apartment in Downtown Berkeley is at Spectra Southside (Student) listed at $800.

How much is the average rent for a Rent Specials Downtown Berkeley Apartment?

The average rent for a Rent Specials Apartment in Downtown Berkeley is $4,010.

What is the largest Rent Specials Downtown Berkeley Apartment for rent?

Today's Rent Specials apartment with the most square footage in Downtown Berkeley is a 1,884 square feet unit starting from $3,690 at The Standard at Berkeley.

What is the average size for Downtown Berkeley Rent Specials Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Rent Specials rental in Downtown Berkeley is currently at 475 sq ft.

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