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  2. Building Photo - URSA Berkeley
    1 Month Free
    1 Month Free
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    STUDIO
    $2,695+
    1 BED
    $2,995+
    2 BEDS
    $3,295+
    3 BEDS
    $5,195+

    URSA Berkeley

    2124 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 94704
    (510) 660-0142
  5. Exceptional Value
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    STUDIO
    $2,399+
    2 BEDS
    $2,808+
    5 BEDS
    $6,414+

    1122U

    1122 University Ave, Berkeley, CA 94702
    (510) 877-5991
  8. 1 Month Free
    1 Month Free
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    STUDIO
    $2,395+
    1 BED
    $3,333+

    47Hundred

    4700 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA 94609
    (510) 616-7988
  9. |
    STUDIO
    $2,425+
    1 BED
    $2,800+
    2 BEDS
    $3,400+
    3 BEDS
    $4,200+

    Metro 510

    510-512 El Cerrito Plz, El Cerrito, CA 94530
    (510) 680-2673
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Berkeley, CA Apartments for Rent

Berkeley stretches along the eastern shore of San Francisco Bay and houses the University of California system's oldest campus, UC Berkeley. If you're searching for apartments for rent in Berkeley, you'll discover housing options throughout different neighborhoods-from Downtown Berkeley near the BART station to the tree-lined streets of the Elmwood District and hillside neighborhoods with sweeping bay views. The city covers 11 square miles with about 118,000 residents, creating a walkable community filled with shopping, dining, and cultural attractions.

Renting in Berkeley means easy access to jobs throughout the Bay Area thanks to BART and AC Transit bus service, making your commute to San Francisco or Oakland a breeze. You'll find plenty of dining choices along Telegraph Avenue and in North Berkeley, plus outdoor adventures at the Berkeley Marina and Tilden Regional Park in the Berkeley Hills. For entertainment, check out the Berkeley Repertory Theatre, Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive, or catch a show at the Greek Theatre. Apartment communities in Berkeley offer everything from studios averaging $2,087 to two-bedroom units averaging $3,230, with options near campus, downtown, and in residential neighborhoods across the city.

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92

Walker’s Paradise

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You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you need a car.
93

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You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you'll most likely want your car for most errands.
62

Good Transit

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