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Best Value Apartments for Rent in UC Berkeley, CA

As of April 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the UC Berkeley area is the $5.80 price per square foot 4 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms Model at Vero Hills Apartments in the in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood starting from $6,795. The second greatest value UC Berkeley apartment is the 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at 1771 Highland Place starting at $5,895 with a $5.14 price per square foot in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for UC Berkeley apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Vero Hills Apartments4 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms4BR,2BA$5.80
1771 Highland Place3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$5.14
2150 Kittredge St, Unit FL3-ID18282150 Kittredge St2BR,2BA$3.13
Garden CourtB21BR,1BA$3.74
The Euclid2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$6.98
Hub BancroftStudio DStudio ,1BA$3.28
Durant CAL Apartments0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio ,1BA$5.22
The Durant (new)Studio S1Studio ,1BA$5.15
Spectra Southside (Student)Single Deluxe1BR,1BA$4.67
2731 Durant Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$6.98

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Frequently Asked Questions about UC Berkeley

What type of rentals are currently available in UC Berkeley?

There are currently 288 Apartments for Rent in UC Berkeley, CA with pricing that ranges from $800 to $14,290. There are also 9 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in UC Berkeley ranging from $2,995 to $8,950.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in UC Berkeley?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in UC Berkeley ranges from $2,995 to $8,950 with an average monthly rent of $5,262.

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