Bay Area/ San Francisco/ Real Estate & Development
Published on September 18, 2019
Apartments for rent in Berkeley: What will $2,000 get you?2033 Haste St. | 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 hunting down apartment rentals in Berkeley if you're on a budget of up to $2,000/month.

Read on for the listings. (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 unit is located at 2033 Haste St.

In the residence, you can expect carpeted floors, wall heating and a balcony. The building features garage parking, an elevator and on-site laundry. Pet owners, inquire elsewhere: This spot doesn't allow cats or dogs. Future tenants needn't worry about a leasing fee.

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

(Check out the complete listing here.)

2428 Ellsworth St.

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Here's a 750-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 2428 Ellsworth St. that's also going for $1,995/month.

In the apartment, you can expect large windows and carpeted floors. The building boasts on-site laundry and assigned parking. Neither cats nor dogs are welcome. Expect 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 offers many nearby public transportation options.

(Take a look at the full listing here.)

2529 Ellsworth St.

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Next, check out this one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment that's located at 2529 Ellsworth St. It's listed for $1,995/month.

You can expect large windows, carpeted floors and an eat-in kitchen in the unit. Neither cats nor dogs are welcome. Be prepared for a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

Per Walk Score ratings, the area around this address is a "walker's paradise," is a "biker's paradise" and has good transit options.

(Take a look at the complete listing here.)

1497 Hopkins St.

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Located at 1497 Hopkins St., here's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment that's listed for $2,000/month.

You can expect to see hardwood flooring, a balcony and a renovated kitchen in the apartment. When it comes to building amenities, anticipate assigned parking and on-site laundry. This rental is cat-friendly.

According to Walk Score, the surrounding area is quite walkable, is easy to get around on a bicycle and offers many nearby public transportation options.

(Take a gander at the complete listing here.)

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