Renting in Berkeley: What's the cheapest apartment available right now?

Renting in Berkeley: What's the cheapest apartment available right now?3202 California St. | Photo: Zumper
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Published on June 25, 2019

According to rental site Zumper, median rents for a one-bedroom in Berkeley are hovering around $2,395. But how does the low-end pricing on a Berkeley rental look these days — and what might you get for your money?

We took a look at local listings for studios and one-bedroom apartments from Zumper and Apartment Guide to find out what budget-minded apartment seekers can expect to find.

Read on for the cheapest listings available right now. (Note: prices and availability are subject to change.)

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3302 California St.

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Photo: Zumper

Listed at $1,550/month, this 277-square-foot studio apartment, located at 3302 California St., is 22.5 percent less than the median rent for a studio in Berkeley, which is currently estimated at around $2,000/month.

Pets are not allowed. Expect a $49 application fee.

Walk Score indicates that the area around this address is friendly for those on foot, is easy to get around on a bicycle and has good transit options.

(See the complete listing here.)

1716 University Ave.

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Photo: Zumper

This studio apartment, situated at 1716 University Ave., is listed for $1,650/month.

Expect to see carpeted floors in the apartment. The building offers bike parking. Cats and dogs are not allowed. Look out for a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

Per Walk Score ratings, this location has excellent walkability, is easy to get around on a bicycle and has good transit options.

(See the complete listing here.)

2450 Milvia St.

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Photo: Zumper

Here's a studio apartment at 2450 Milvia St. in Downtown Berkeley, which is also going for $1,650/month.

When it comes to building amenities, expect garage parking, on-site laundry and outdoor space. Animals are not permitted. There isn't a leasing fee associated with this rental.

Per Walk Score ratings, this location is a "walker's paradise," is a "biker's paradise" and offers many nearby public transportation options.

(See the full listing here.)

2370 Channing Way

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Photo: Zumper

Next up is this 423-square-foot studio apartment, located at 2370 Channing Way and listed for $1,695/month.

Cats and dogs are not welcome. The rental doesn't require a leasing fee.

According to Walk Score's assessment, the surrounding area is quite walkable, is great for biking and has good transit options.

(Here's the listing.)

1621 Blake St.

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Photo: Zumper

Over at 1621 Blake St., there's this 575-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom dwelling, going for $1,795/month.

In the unit, expect to find a walk-in closet. The building features assigned parking and on-site laundry. Animals are not welcome. Expect a $2,000 deposit.

According to Walk Score, the surrounding area is very walkable, is easy to get around on a bicycle and has good transit options.

(View the listing here.)


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