Apartments for Rent with Specials in the Downtown Berkeley Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA (37 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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2510 Bancroft Way
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1 Month Free NOW LEASING FOR FALL 2025 Bloom Where You Live This Spring! Get 1 MONTH FREE RENT when you sign by March 31st!
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2510 Bancroft Way

2510 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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2500 Durant Avenue
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1 Month Free NOW LEASING FOR FALL 2025 Bloom Where You Live This Spring! Get 1 MONTH FREE RENT when you sign by March 31st!
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2500 Durant Avenue

2500 Durant AveBerkeley, CA 94704
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2333 Channing Way
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2 Months Free NOW LEASING FOR FALL 2025 EXCLUSIVE OFFER! Get 2 MONTHS FREE RENT for leases signed until 3/28!
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2333 Channing Way

2333 Channing WayBerkeley, CA 94704
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TheShattuck
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Specials Limited Time Offer: Enjoy 2 Weeks FREE Rent in Our Brand-New Berkeley Apartments! Personalize Your Space: Select from a variety of
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TheShattuck

2701 Shattuck AveBerkeley, CA 94705
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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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Modera Berkeley
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Specials Enjoy up to one month of rent-free living with a 16 month lease term! *Restrictions apply
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Modera Berkeley

2119 University AveBerkeley, CA 94704
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Collab@Oxford
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Discounts Through March 2025: Enjoy up to 25% off select units! Act fast—availability is on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Collab@Oxford

1773 Oxford StBerkeley, CA 94709
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Addison
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Specials Up to 2 Month's Free on Select Units! Additional Look and leases available! * *Restrictions apply, see office for details.
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Addison

1950 Addison StBerkeley, 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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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: 03-31-2025

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!

Collab@Oxford

Through March 2025: Enjoy up to 25% off select units! Act fast—availability is on a first-come, first-served basis.Expires 03-31-2025

TheShattuck

Limited Time Offer: Enjoy 2 Weeks FREE Rent in Our Brand-New Berkeley Apartments! Personalize Your Space: Select from a variety of units, floor plans, and views to suit your lifestyle. *** Please note: The advertised monthly rent reflects a 12-month lease term on selected units. A shorter 10-month lease beginning August 1, 2025, is available at a higher monthly rate. For details, please contact the leasing agent.Expires 03-31-2025

Addison

Up to 2 Month's Free on Select Units! Additional Look and leases available! * *Restrictions apply, see office for details.Expires 04-01-2025

Modera Berkeley

Enjoy up to one month of rent-free living with a 16 month lease term! *Restrictions applyExpires 04-01-2025

Blake at Berkeley

2 Weeks Free Look and Lease SpecialExpires 04-01-2025

2510 Bancroft Way

NOW LEASING FOR FALL 2025 Bloom Where You Live This Spring! Get 1 MONTH FREE RENT when you sign by March 31st!Expires 04-01-2025

The Dwight

NOW ACCEPTING INQUIRIES FOR SUMMER/FALL 2025! Please Call For Specials Today!Expires 04-01-2025

2333 Channing Way

NOW LEASING FOR FALL 2025 EXCLUSIVE OFFER! Get 2 MONTHS FREE RENT for leases signed until 3/28!Expires 04-01-2025

2520 College Avenue

NOW LEASING FOR FALL 2025 Bloom Where You Live This Spring! Get 1 MONTH FREE RENT when you sign by March 31st!Expires 04-01-2025

2500 Durant Avenue

NOW LEASING FOR FALL 2025 Bloom Where You Live This Spring! Get 1 MONTH FREE RENT when you sign by March 31st!Expires 04-01-2025

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

Specials updated: 03-31-2025

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 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

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

2222 Dwight Way

OPEN HOUSE MARCH 22nd and 23rd from 3 pm to 4pmExpires 04-30-2025

1650 Oxford St

OPEN HOME SATURDAY MARCH 29th AND SUNDAY MARCH 30th 2PM TO 3PMExpires 04-30-2025

2325 Channing Way

OPEN HOME SATURDAY MARCH 29th & SUNDAY MARCH 30th 11AM TO 12PMExpires 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

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 $3,974.

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 471 sq ft.

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Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

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