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Apartments for rent in Berkeley: What will $2,000 get you?

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Published on July 31, 2019
Apartments for rent in Berkeley: What will $2,000 get you?946 San Benito Road | Photo: Zumper

Curious just how far your dollar goes in Berkeley?

We've rounded up the latest places for rent via rental sites Zumper and Apartment Guide to get a sense of what to expect when it comes to locating affordable apartments in Berkeley if you don't want to spend more than $2,000/month on rent.

Take a look at the listings, below. (Note: Prices and availability are subject to change.)

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2033 Haste St. (Downtown Berkeley)

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Listed at $1,995/month, this one-bedroom, one-bathroom spot is located at 2033 Haste St.

The unit offers a balcony and carpeted floors. The building features on-site laundry, an elevator, garage parking and outdoor space. Neither cats nor dogs are permitted. Future tenants needn't worry about a leasing fee.

According to Walk Score's assessment, the area around this address has excellent walkability, is easy to get around on a bicycle and has good transit options.

(Take a look at the complete listing here.)

946 San Benito Road

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Next, there's this studio apartment situated at 946 San Benito Road. It's listed for $2,000/month for its 400 square feet.

The unit features a deck, air conditioning, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and a mix of hardwood floors and carpeting. Animals are not permitted. There isn't a leasing fee associated with this rental.

According to Walk Score, the surrounding area is moderately walkable, isn't particularly bikeable and has some transit options.

(Take a gander at the complete listing here.)

2427 McKinley Ave.

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Here's a 350-square-foot studio apartment at 2427 McKinley Ave. that's going for $2,000/month.

You can expect to see stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, a deck and hardwood flooring in the residence. When it comes to building amenities, expect on-site laundry. Pets are not welcome. The rental doesn't require a leasing fee.

According to Walk Score, 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 full listing here.)

3144 King St.

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Next, check out this one-bedroom, one-bathroom abode that's located at 3144 King St. It's listed for $2,000/month.

On-site laundry is listed as a building amenity. In the unit, expect to see hardwood flooring and stainless steel appliances. Pet owners, inquire elsewhere: This spot doesn't allow cats or dogs. There isn't a leasing fee associated with this rental.

According to Walk Score, the area around this address is quite walkable, is great for biking and has good transit options.

(Take a look at the complete listing here.)

2745 Stuart St.

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Located at 2745 Stuart St., here's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom residence that's listed for $2,000/month.

The unit has carpeted floors. Pets are not welcome. There's no leasing fee required for this rental.

Walk Score indicates that this location is extremely walkable, is quite bikeable and has good transit options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

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