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Apartments for rent in Berkeley: What will $1,700 get you?

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Published on December 04, 2019
Apartments for rent in Berkeley: What will $1,700 get you?1951 Chestnut 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 locating apartment rentals in Berkeley if you're on a budget of up to $1,700/month.

Take a peek at what rentals the city has to offer, below. (Note: Prices and availability are subject to change.)

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1988 California St.

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Listed at $1,695/month, this 750-square-foot studio apartment is located at 1988 California St.

In the unit, you can anticipate hardwood floors. Amenities offered in the building include on-site management. Cats and dogs are not welcome. The listing specifies a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

Per Walk Score ratings, the surrounding area is a "walker's paradise," is easy to get around on a bicycle and has good transit options.

(Take a look at the complete listing here.)

1951 Chestnut St.

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Next, there's this studio apartment situated at 1951 Chestnut St. It's also listed for $1,695/month.

Expect to find hardwood floors and a walk-in closet in the unit. Good news for pet lovers: This property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. Future tenants needn't worry about a leasing fee.

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

(See the complete listing here.)

2428 Ellsworth St.

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Finally, here's a 750-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 2428 Ellsworth St. that's going for $1,695/month.

In the apartment, you'll find carpeted floors. Cats and dogs are not welcome. The listing specifies a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

According to Walk Score, this location is extremely walkable, is great for biking and has good transit options.

(See the full listing here.)

Working with a tight budget? Here are the cheapest rentals recently listed in Berkeley.


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