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Apartments for Rent in Berkeley, CA under $2000

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Apartments for Rent in Berkeley, CA under $2000. 56 Rentals Available
  • a white building with many windows and a sidewalk
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    2817 College Ave., Berkeley, CA 94705
    STUDIO $1,895
  • an apartment building on a city street with a street sign
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    2030 Dwight Way, Berkeley, CA 94704
    1 BED $1,995
  • a blue and white apartment building with cars parked in front
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    2241 Durant Ave., Berkeley, CA 94704
    STUDIO $1,995
  • a red brick house with green trim and trees
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    2549-2555 Benvenue Ave., Berkeley, CA 94704
    STUDIO $1,995
  • the front of an apartment building with stairs
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    2021 Channing Way, Berkeley, CA 94704
    STUDIO $1,595
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  • the front of a building with a car parked outside
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    1620 SAN PABLO AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94702
    STUDIO $90+
  • a kitchen with wooden cabinets and stainless steel appliances
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    1425 Seventh Street, Berkeley, CA 94710
    1 BED $1,950
  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table and a window
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    2020 Kittredge St Suite D, Berkeley, CA 94704
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    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • an apartment building on the corner of a street
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    1749 Oxford Street, Berkeley, CA 94709
    STUDIO $1,900
    1 BED $1,950

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  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a stove and a sink
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    2627 Hillegass Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94704
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
  • a white house with a car parked in front of it
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    6605 Shattuck Avenue, Oakland, CA 94609
    1 BED $1,800+
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  • a blue building with a driveway and a gate
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    841 Solano Ave, Albany, CA 94706
    2 BEDS $1,625
  • a living room and dining room with a couch and a table
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    4700 Adeline Street, Emeryville, CA 94608
    STUDIO $1,850+
    1 BED $1,910+
  • 291 Mather Street Studio Apartment for Rent
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    291 Mather Street, Oakland, CA 94611
    STUDIO $1,732
  • a living room with a couch and a table and a kitchen
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    3900 Adeline Street, Emeryville, CA 94608
    STUDIO $1,682+
  • a living room and dining room with a couch and a table
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    1325 40Th Street, Emeryville, CA 94608
    STUDIO $1,952+
  • an overhead view of a kitchen with a microwave and a washer and dryer
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    16 Monte Vista Avenue, Oakland, CA 94611
    STUDIO $1,800+
  • a living room with a couch and a table and a television
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    3250 Hollis St, Oakland, CA 94608
    STUDIO $1,955+
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
  • a kitchen with wooden cabinets and a sink and a window
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    35 & 43 Monte Vista Ave, Oakland, CA 94611
    1 BED $1,995
  • an empty living room with white walls and wood floors
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    77 Glen Avenue, Oakland, CA 94611
    STUDIO $1,895+
  • a living room with a couch and a table
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    454 34Th Street, Oakland, CA 94609
    STUDIO $1,625
    1 BED $1,873+
  • a city street with cars parked in front of buildings
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    55 MACARTHUR BLVD, OAKLAND, CA 94610
    STUDIO $100+
    2 BEDS $964
  • a kitchen with stainless steel appliances and white cabinets
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    169 Santa Rosa Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610
    STUDIO $1,895
  • a green background with the words north coast live well
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    612 Mariposa Ave, Oakland, CA 94610
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    1 BED $1,925
  • a living room with a couch and a kitchen with stainless steel appliances
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    450 28Th Street, Oakland, CA 94609
    STUDIO Ask for Pricing
    1 BED $1,657+
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Frequently asked questions

When were prices and availability in Berkeley, CA last updated?

Prices and availability in Berkeley, CA were last updated on 20 Feb 2026.

What are the best apartments in Berkeley, CA?

The best apartments in Berkeley, CA are: 2009-2011 Haste St., 2817 College Ave., 2620 Hillegass Ave., 2541-2543 Piedmont Ave. and Warring Apartments.

What type of rental buildings are in Berkeley, CA?

In Berkeley, 57% of the residents are renting compared to 43% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 15% of Berkeley's rentals, 72% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 13% are single-family rentals.

Search for apartments in Berkeley, CA under $2,000

There’s more than one way to spend $2,000 on rent in Berkeley, CA, so the first step is to start thinking about what you really want from your new home. Be mindful of what makes you tick. Look for 2 bedroom apartments for rent for less than $2,000 if you want to share your living space and don’t mind being further away from the city center. Search for 3 bedroom apartments if you’re moving in with family or planning to share part of your life and living expenses with more friends. If city bustle is what you live for, you might want to search for a studio or 1 bedroom apartment closer to the city center.

The perfect $2,000 rental near you

Don’t dismiss the idea of a studio just because it sounds small and featureless: studios come in many shapes and sizes, and it only takes a few strikes of creativity to go from drab to lively. If an all-in-one-room apartment spells total lack of privacy for you, have a look at the 1 bedroom apartments for rent in Berkeley, CA. Customize your search by using more RentCafe filters. Decide what amenities you can’t live without and focus your search on the apartments that offer them. Are you bringing in a pet? Narrow your options to pet-friendly apartments for rent. Want more windows so that natural light floods your home? Hardwood floors or plush carpet in the living area? There are 25 apartments for rent below $2,000 in Berkeley, CA for every taste. Decide what you need, stay focused, and you’re bound to find your perfect apartment in no time.

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