1,800 Properties
$2,753+
Avalon Berkeley
651 Addison St, Berkeley, CA 94710
Studio–2 Beds • 1–2 Baths
$2,095
Berkley Apartments
2431 Grant Street, Berkeley, CA 94703
1 Bed • 1 Bath
$2,241+
Artistry Emeryville
6401 Shellmound St, Emeryville, CA 94608
Studio–3 Beds • 1–2 Baths
$2,862+
Parc on Powell
1333 Powell St, Emeryville, CA 94608
Studio–3 Beds • 1–2 Baths
$2,420
Furnished Studio - Oakland - Emeryville
3650 Mandela Pkwy, Oakland, CA 94608
Studio • 1 Bath
$1,695
29th Street
3000 Richmond Boulevard, Oakland, CA 94611
1 Bed • 1 Bath
$2,317+
VESPR
312 24th Street, Oakland, CA 94612
Studio–3 Beds • 1–3 Baths
$2,059+
Forma
2016 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA 94612
Studio–3 Beds • 1–3 Baths
$1,595+
17th Street Apartments
123 17th St, Oakland, CA 94612
Studio–1 Bed • 1 Bath
$1,675+
316 12th Street
316 12th St, Oakland, CA 94607
Studio–3 Beds • 1–2 Baths
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The Chase Apartment Homes
1720 12th Ave, Oakland, CA 94606
Studio–3 Beds • 1 Bath
$3,620
Furnished Studio - Oakland - Alameda
1350 Marina Village Pkwy, Alameda, CA 94501
Studio • 1 Bath
$1,895+
Heritage Grove
4935 San Pablo Dam Rd, El Sobrante, CA 94803
1–2 Beds • 1 Bath
$1,940+
Del Coronado Apartments
544 Central Ave, Alameda, CA 94501
Studio–3 Beds • 1 Bath
$2,360+
Aero Apartments
2000 Ardent Way, Alameda, CA 94501
Studio–2 Beds • 1–2 Baths
$2,700+
Appian Terrace
4481-4489 Appian Way El, El Sobrante, CA 94803
Studio–2 Beds • 1 Bath
$1,925+
Redwood Creek
3713 Mt Diablo Blvd, Lafayette, CA 94549
1 Bed • 1 Bath
$3,040
Furnished Studio - Richmond - Hilltop Mall
3170 Garrity Way, Richmond, CA 94806
Studio • 1 Bath
$3,455+
Stonefire Berkeley
2120 University Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704
Studio–2 Beds • 1–2 Baths
$2,570+
Avalon Public Market
6301 SHELLMOUND STREET, Emeryville, CA 94608
Studio–3 Beds • 1–3 Baths
$2,442+
The Emery Apartments
4510 Hubbard Street, Emeryville, CA 94608
Studio–3 Beds • 1–2 Baths
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$2,075+
Civic Plaza
10944 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530
1–2 Beds • 1–2 Baths
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$1,982+
1717 Webster
1717 Webster St, Oakland, CA 94612
Studio–2 Beds • 1–2 Baths
$2,234+
Lydian
238 13th Street, Oakland, CA 94612
Studio–3 Beds • 1–2 Baths
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$1,153+
The Terraces at Nevin
22nd St & Nevin Ave, Richmond, CA 94801
Studio–4 Beds • 1–2 Baths
$2,400+
ALTA STAR HARBOR
1501 Buena Vista Ave, Alameda, CA 94501
Studio–3 Beds • 1–3 Baths
$2,020+
Ballena Village
335 Tideway Drive, Alameda, CA 94501
Studio–2 Beds • 1–2 Baths
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Laurel Heights
3761-3773 High St, Oakland, CA 94619
2 Beds • 1 Bath
$2,693+
South Shore Apartments
934 Shorepoint Ct, Alameda, CA 94501
1–2 Beds • 1–2 Baths
$2,550+
The Californian Apartments
1940 Franciscan Way, Alameda, CA 94501
2 Beds • 1 Bath
Perhaps it is the city's unique, diverse character, or the fact that it is home to the oldest of the University of California campuses, but Berkeley, Calif., has a reputation it is proud to maintain. Located on the east shore of San Francisco Bay, the city maintains the same progressive attitude as its neighbors - something those looking for Berkeley apartments for rent are sure to fall in love with. Despite its big reputation, Berkeley remains relatively small, with about 113,900 residents. The University of California, Berkeley, is a large presence in the city and the student involvement and activism of the 1960s defined Berkeley as a deeply liberal city, a reputation it still has today.
Although the activism of the 1960s is very much a part of Berkeley's history, the city was founded by Europeans in the late 18th century. The city really began to grow when the campus of the University of California was established in 1873, creating a community with many Berkeley apartments for rent that was destined to be the city's driving economic and social force.
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AreaVibes gives Berkeley an "A+" for both housing and local amenities, but these come with a price. The cost of living in Berkeley apartments for rent is 52.9 percent greater than the national average. When you're looking for apartments for rent in Berkeley, you'll also find that rentals are also expensive. The average rentals in Berkeley are 46.9 percent greater than the national average.
The major source of employment and education in Berkeley is the University of California, Berkeley. Founded just after the Gold Rush, the flagship campus has played a major role in the history of science and society. If you choose to find apartments for rent in Berkeley near the campus, the tens of thousands of students who attend classes at UC Berkeley can choose from 14 colleges and schools, offering hundreds of areas of study. In addition to employment opportunities in academia and other careers within the university, those looking for rentals may also find work in science and medicine fields, given that some of the largest employers are Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and Alta Bates Summit Medical Center. The City of Berkeley and Bayer Corporation also employ a large number of citizens.