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

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Published on April 09, 2020
Apartments for rent in Berkeley: What will $2,000 get you? 1786 Spruce 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 affordable apartments in Berkeley if you've got a budget of up to $2,000/month.

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

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2750 Dwight Way

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Listed at $1,950/month, this 353-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom unit is located at 2750 Dwight Way.

Building amenities include assigned parking, a swimming pool and on-site laundry. Cats and dogs are not allowed. Be prepared for a $35 application fee.

According to Walk Score, this location is very walkable, is convenient for biking and offers many nearby public transportation options.

(See the complete listing here.)

2644 Dwight Way

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Then, there's this studio apartment situated at 2644 Dwight Way. It's also listed for $1,950/month.

The building offers on-site laundry and assigned parking. In the unit, you'll see hardwood floors. Pets are not permitted. There's no leasing fee required for this rental.

Walk Score indicates that this location is extremely walkable, is convenient for biking and has good transit options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

1650 Oxford St.

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Photo: Zumper

Next, check out this studio apartment that's located at 1650 Oxford St. It's listed for $1,995/month.

When it comes to building amenities, anticipate on-site laundry. The unit also has central heating along with a mix of hardwood and carpeted flooring. Neither cats nor dogs are allowed. There's no leasing fee required for this rental.

According to Walk Score, this location has excellent walkability, is very bikeable and offers many nearby public transportation options.

(See the complete listing here.)

2940 Claremont Ave.

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Photo: Zumper

Listed at $1,995/month, this studio apartment is located at 2940 Claremont Ave.

In the apartment, you can expect central heating and hardwood flooring. Cats and dogs are not welcome. Expect a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

According to Walk Score, the area around this address is extremely walkable, is quite bikeable and has a few nearby public transportation options.

(Take a look at the complete listing here.)

1786 Spruce St.

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Lastly, there's this studio apartment situated at 1786 Spruce St. It's listed for $1,995/month.

Expect to find hardwood floors in the residence. Amenities offered in the building include on-site laundry. Cats and dogs are not allowed. There's no leasing fee required for this rental.

According to Walk Score's assessment, this location is a "walker's paradise," is quite bikeable and offers many nearby public transportation options.

(Take a gander at 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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