Apartments for Rent with Specials in the Downtown Berkeley Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA (29 Rentals)

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URSA Berkeley
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1 Month Free NOW LEASING FOR FALL 2025. Sign a 12-month lease to receive 4 weeks of free rent. Tour and apply the same day to earn a $1,000
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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 STUDENT SPECIAL! Sign your lease before May 31st and get 1 MONTH FREE RENT on your new apartment!
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2510 Bancroft Way

2510 Bancroft WayBerkeley, CA 94704
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B28
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1 Month Free NOW LEASING FOR FALL 2025. Sign a 12-month lease to receive 4 weeks of free rent. Tour and apply the same day to earn a $1,000
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B28

2028 Bancroft WayBerkeley, CA 94704
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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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Specials Now Offering 2 Weeks Free on Select Homes! Tour Today and Earn an Extra $500 Look and Lease Special!
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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 STUDENT SPECIAL! Sign your lease before May 31st and get 1 MONTH FREE RENT on your new apartment!
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2500 Durant Avenue

2500 Durant AveBerkeley, CA 94704
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2333 Channing Way
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1 Month Free NOW LEASING FOR FALL 2025 STUDENT SPECIAL! Sign your lease before May 31st and get 1 MONTH FREE RENT on your new apartment!
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2333 Channing Way

2333 Channing WayBerkeley, CA 94704
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2520 College Avenue
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1 Month Free NOW LEASING FOR FALL 2025 STUDENT SPECIAL! Sign your lease before May 31st and get 1 MONTH FREE RENT on your new apartment!
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2520 College Avenue

2520 College AveBerkeley, CA 94704
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Hillside Village
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Specials Sign today to secure our new low rates! Rates as low as $1240 for double occupancy and $2020 for single occupancy when you apply an
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Hillside Village

1801 Shattuck AveBerkeley, CA 94709
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TheShattuck
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1 Month Free Limited time offer: Apply SAME DAY of touring and GET 1 MONTH FREE RENT! Limited time offer: Sign a 12-month lease and get 1 Mo
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TheShattuck

2701 Shattuck AveBerkeley, CA 94705
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26FIFTY
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1 Month Free Limited-Time Offer: One Month Free! We're excited to offer a one-month rent concession on select units. Studios starting as low
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26FIFTY

2650 Telegraph AveBerkeley, CA 94704
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Telegraph Bays
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1 Month Free NOW LEASING FOR FALL 2025. Sign a 12-month lease to receive 4 weeks of free rent. Tour and apply the same day to earn a $1,000
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Telegraph Bays

2616-2620 Telegraph AveBerkeley, CA 94704
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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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Downtown Berkeley, Berkeley, CA Local Guide

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

Specials updated: 05-06-2025

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!

University Park

Sign today and receive One Month FREE!Expires 05-07-2025

2510 Bancroft Way

NOW LEASING FOR FALL 2025 STUDENT SPECIAL! Sign your lease before May 31st and get 1 MONTH FREE RENT on your new apartment!Expires 05-07-2025

2333 Channing Way

NOW LEASING FOR FALL 2025 STUDENT SPECIAL! Sign your lease before May 31st and get 1 MONTH FREE RENT on your new apartment!Expires 05-07-2025

Hillside Village

Sign today to secure our new low rates! Rates as low as $1240 for double occupancy and $2020 for single occupancy when you apply and sign within 48hrs! Already signed? Refer a friend to Hillside and receive a $500 gift card! Fill a B3 unit and receive a $1000 GC per unit! NOW OFFERING BY THE BEDROOM LEASING. Contact the leasing office for details. Restrictions may apply.Expires 05-07-2025

2520 College Avenue

NOW LEASING FOR FALL 2025 STUDENT SPECIAL! Sign your lease before May 31st and get 1 MONTH FREE RENT on your new apartment!Expires 05-07-2025

2500 Durant Avenue

NOW LEASING FOR FALL 2025 STUDENT SPECIAL! Sign your lease before May 31st and get 1 MONTH FREE RENT on your new apartment!Expires 05-07-2025

Parker

Now Offering 2 Weeks Free on Select Homes! Tour Today and Earn an Extra $500 Look and Lease Special!Expires 05-07-2025

The Dwight

NOW ACCEPTING INQUIRIES FOR SUMMER/FALL 2025! Please Call For Specials Today!Expires 05-07-2025

Blake at Berkeley

2 Weeks Free Look and Lease SpecialExpires 05-07-2025

The Standard at Berkeley

Waived Application Fee for the 2024/2025 term applicationsExpires 05-07-2025

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

Specials updated: 05-06-2025

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.

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

2325 Channing Way

OPEN HOME SATURDAY MAY 10th FROM 11AM TO 12PMExpires 05-25-2025

2125 Hearst Ave

OPEN HOME SATURDAY MAY 10th from 10am to 11amExpires 05-26-2025

The Euclid

Fully furnished units that just underwent renovation.Expires 08-31-2025

2121 Blake St

See these spacious units in our well maintained property **No Pets Allowed** Gated property and amazing location to shopping, dining and walkable distance to campusExpires 05-15-2025

Telegraph Bays

NOW LEASING FOR FALL 2025. Sign a 12-month lease to receive 4 weeks of free rent. Tour and apply the same day to earn a $1,000 gift card—available with any lease term! * The gift card is awarded after lease signing and deposit payment.Expires 05-31-2025

URSA Berkeley

NOW LEASING FOR FALL 2025. Sign a 12-month lease to receive 4 weeks of free rent. Tour and apply the same day to earn a $1,000 gift card—available with any lease term! * The gift card is awarded after lease signing and deposit payment.Expires 05-31-2025

B28

NOW LEASING FOR FALL 2025. Sign a 12-month lease to receive 4 weeks of free rent. Tour and apply the same day to earn a $1,000 gift card—available with any lease term! * The gift card is awarded after lease signing and deposit payment.Expires 05-31-2025

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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

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 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 $3,509.

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 428 sq ft.

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