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Apartments for rent in Berkeley: What will $3,200 get you?

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Published on February 10, 2020
Apartments for rent in Berkeley: What will $3,200 get you?2121 Dwight Way. | 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 scoring affordable apartments in Berkeley if you don't want to spend more than $3,200/month on rent.

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

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2038 Parker St.

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Listed at $3,149/month, this 617-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment is located at 2038 Parker St.

The apartment offers a balcony and a dishwasher. Building amenities include a gym and secured entry. Good news for animal lovers: This rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

Walk Score indicates that the area around this address is extremely walkable, is great for biking and offers many nearby public transportation options.

(See the complete listing here.)

2121 Dwight Way

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Next, there's this studio apartment over at 2121 Dwight Way. It's listed for $3,150/month for its 504 square feet.

The building offers assigned parking. In the unit, you can expect hardwood flooring, a balcony and a dishwasher. Good news for pet lovers: This rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

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

(See the complete listing here.)

1709 Chestnut St.

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Here's a 1,000-square-foot two-bedroom, one-bathroom multi-family at 1709 Chestnut St. that's going for $3,195/month.

You can expect to find central heating, granite countertops, in-unit laundry, a dishwasher, hardwood flooring and a deck in the multi-family. Animals are not welcome. Future tenants needn't worry about a leasing fee.

Per Walk Score ratings, the area around this address is friendly for those on foot, is great for biking and offers many nearby public transportation options.

(Take a look at the full listing here.)

2374 Hilgard Ave.

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Then, check out this 1,000-square-foot two-bedroom, one-bathroom unit that's located at 2374 Hilgard Ave. It's also listed for $3,195/month.

The building offers on-site management and outdoor space. You can also expect to see a renovated kitchen, hardwood flooring and a dishwasher in the unit. Cats and dogs are not welcome. There isn't a leasing fee associated with this rental.

According to Walk Score, the area around this address has excellent walkability, is quite bikeable and has good transit options.

(See the complete listing here.)

1205 Peralta Ave.

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Lastly, located at 1205 Peralta Ave., here's a two-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment that's listed for $3,200/month.

Expect to see a mix of hardwood floors and carpeting, stainless steel appliances, a renovated kitchen and a dishwasher in the unit. Animals are not welcome. The listing specifies a security deposit equal to one month's rent.

Walk Score indicates that this location is friendly for those on foot, is easy to get around on a bicycle and offers many nearby public transportation options.

(See the complete listing here.)

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This story was created automatically using local real estate data from Zumper and Apartment Guide, then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Additionally, read on for five marketing tips for real estate agents to showcase local market expertise.

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