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Apartments for rent in Berkeley: What will $2,900 get you?

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Published on February 18, 2020
Apartments for rent in Berkeley: What will $2,900 get you?2413 McKinley Ave. | 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 finding apartment rentals in Berkeley if you don't want to spend more than $2,900/month on rent.

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

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2172 Blake St.

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Photo: Zumper

Listed at $2,850/month, this two-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment is located at 2172 Blake St.

In the apartment, you can anticipate a dishwasher, a balcony and carpeted floors. When it comes to building amenities, anticipate on-site laundry. Animals are not welcome. Be prepared for a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

According to Walk Score's assessment, the surrounding area is extremely walkable, is a "biker's paradise" and has good transit options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

2413 McKinley Ave.

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Next, there's this short-term one-bedroom, one-bathroom condo over at 2413 McKinley Ave. It's also listed for $2,850/month for its 950 square feet.

Building amenities include outdoor space. Also, expect to find a dishwasher and hardwood flooring in the furnished residence. Pets are not welcome. The rental doesn't require a leasing fee.

According to Walk Score's assessment, the surrounding area is a "walker's paradise," is great for biking and boasts excellent transit options.

(See the complete listing here.)

1437 Martin Luther King Jr. Way

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Last but not least, here's a two-bedroom, one-and-a-half-bathroom unit at 1437 Martin Luther King Jr. Way that's going for $2,900/month.

In the unit, you'll find hardwood flooring. Neither cats nor dogs are permitted. 

According to Walk Score, this location is extremely walkable, is a "biker's paradise" and offers many nearby public transportation options.

(See the full listing here.)

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


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