If you're on the hunt for a rental, you know how hard it can be to find a quality option for a reasonable price. So what does the low-end pricing on a rental in Berkeley look like these days — and what might you get for the price?
We took a look at local listings for studios and one-bedroom apartments in Berkeley via rental sites Zumper and Apartment Guide to find out what budget-minded apartment seekers can expect to find.
Read on for the cheapest listings available right now. (Note: Prices and availability are subject to change.)
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2801 College Ave.
First, listed at $1,550/month, this 320-square-foot studio apartment, located at 2801 College Ave., is 18.4% less than the median rent for a studio in Berkeley, which is currently estimated at around $1,900/month.
In the unit, expect a mix of hardwood and carpeted floors. Building amenities include secured entry, on-site laundry and assigned parking. Attention, cat owners: Your kitty is allowed here. There's no leasing fee required for this rental.
Walk Score indicates that the area around this address has excellent walkability, is quite bikeable and offers many nearby public transportation options.
(See the complete listing here.)
1988 California St.
Next, this studio apartment, situated at 1988 California St., is listed for $1,695/month for its 750 square feet.
The apartment offers hardwood floors. The building boasts on-site management. Neither cats nor dogs are welcome. Look out for a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.
Per Walk Score ratings, 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.)
2021 Channing Way
Here's a studio apartment at 2021 Channing Way in Downtown Berkeley, which, at 200 square feet, is also going for $1,695/month.
The residence features hardwood floors. Good news for cat lovers: Kitties are permitted. The rental doesn't require a leasing fee.
According to Walk Score, the area around this address is a "walker's paradise," is easy to get around on a bicycle and offers many nearby public transportation options.
(See the full listing here.)
2333 Channing Way
Then, there's this 280-square-foot studio at 2333 Channing Way, listed at $1,835/month.
You'll find a mix of hardwood and carpeted floors in the unit. When it comes to building amenities, expect on-site laundry. Pets are not allowed. There isn't a leasing fee associated with this rental.
According to Walk Score, the surrounding area has excellent walkability, is a "biker's paradise" and offers many nearby public transportation options.
(See the listing here.)
Dana and Haste streets
Finally, this studio apartment, located at Dana and Haste streets, is listed for $1,850/month.
In the unit, look for a dishwasher and a walk-in closet. The building boasts assigned parking. Pets are not welcome. Look out for a $1,850 security deposit.
According to Walk Score's assessment, the area around this address is a "walker's paradise," is great for biking and has good transit options.
(Here's the listing.)
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