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Apartments for rent in Berkeley: What will $2,800 get you?

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Published on April 10, 2020
Apartments for rent in Berkeley: What will $2,800 get you?651 Addison St. | Photo: Apartment Guide

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 affordable apartments in Berkeley if you don't want to spend more than $2,800/month on rent.

Read on for the listings. (Note: Prices and availability are subject to change.)

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651 Addison St.

Photo: Apartment Guide

Listed at $2,645/month, this 811-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment is located at 651 Addison St.

In the apartment, you can anticipate a balcony and stainless steel appliances. When it comes to building amenities, expect a gym and outdoor space. For those with furry friends in tow, this property is pet-friendly. Look out for a $500 pet deposit.

According to Walk Score's assessment, this location has excellent walkability, is great for biking and has good transit options.

(Take a look at the complete listing here.)

2220 Haste St.

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Next, there's this one-bedroom, one-bathroom unit situated at 2220 Haste St. It's listed for $2,745/month for its 600 square feet.

Amenities offered in the building include assigned parking and outdoor space. You can also expect to see hardwood flooring in the residence. Cats and dogs are not permitted. There isn't a leasing fee associated with this rental.

According to Walk Score, the surrounding area has excellent walkability, is great for biking and has good transit options.

(See the complete listing here.)

1794 Sonoma Ave.

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Here's a 700-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom cottage at 1794 Sonoma Ave. that's going for $2,750/month.

The cottage has a renovated kitchen, a walk-in closet, hardwood flooring, in-unit laundry and additional storage space. Pets are not welcome.

Walk Score indicates that the surrounding area is friendly for those on foot, is a "biker's paradise" and has good transit options.

(See the full listing here.)

1205 Peralta Ave.

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Next, check out this two-bedroom, one-bathroom house that's located at 1205 Peralta Ave. It's also listed for $2,750/month.

Amenities include a renovated kitchen, stainless steel appliances, a mix of hardwood floors and carpeting and a dishwasher. Animals are not welcome. Look out for a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

Walk Score indicates that the area around this address is friendly for those on foot, is easy to get around on a bicycle and has good transit options.

(Take a look at the complete listing here.)

1437 Martin Luther King Jr. Way

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Located at 1437 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, here's a 900-square-foot two-bedroom, one-and-a-half-bathroom duplex. It, too, is listed for $2,750/month.

In the residence, the listing promises a dishwasher, a fireplace, in-unit laundry and hardwood flooring. Neither cats nor dogs are welcome. There's no leasing fee required for this rental.

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

(Check out the complete listing here.)

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