2-Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Berkeley Under $5,000

Berkeley as a whole spans university density south of campus, hillside Craftsmans to the north and east, and flats to the west. Three BART stations (Downtown, North Berkeley, Ashby). Rents range widely — student-heavy Southside is cheaper, the hills pricier.

174 listings available — updated June 3, 2026, refreshed every 3 hours

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Downtown BerkeleyLandlord
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berkeley

$3,480/mo
2 bed
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berkeley north / hills

$3,495/mo
2 bed800 sqft
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North BerkeleyLandlord
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berkeley

$2,700/mo
2 bed
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Downtown BerkeleyLandlord
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berkeley

$3,480/mo
2 bed
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Downtown BerkeleyLandlord
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berkeley

$3,480/mo
2 bed
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Downtown BerkeleyLandlord
Craigslist

berkeley

$3,480/mo
2 bed
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Downtown BerkeleyLandlord
Craigslist

berkeley

$2,795/mo
2 bed750 sqft
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Downtown BerkeleyLandlord
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berkeley

$3,480/mo
2 bed
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Downtown BerkeleyLandlord
Craigslist

berkeley

$3,480/mo
2 bed
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Downtown BerkeleyLandlord
Craigslist

berkeley

$3,480/mo
2 bed
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Downtown BerkeleyLandlord
Craigslist

berkeley

$3,480/mo
2 bed
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Downtown BerkeleyLandlord
Craigslist

berkeley

$2,450/mo
2 bed
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Downtown BerkeleyLandlord
Craigslist

berkeley

$2,495/mo
2 bed
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Downtown BerkeleyLandlord
Craigslist

Berkeley

$2,695/mo
2 bed800 sqft
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Downtown BerkeleyLandlord
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berkeley

$2,595/mo
2 bed
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Downtown BerkeleyLandlord
Craigslist

berkeley

$2,695/mo
2 bed
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Downtown BerkeleyLandlord
Craigslist

Berkeley

$2,695/mo
2 bed800 sqft
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Downtown BerkeleyLandlord
Craigslist

berkeley

$2,900/mo
2 bed700 sqft
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Downtown BerkeleyLandlord
Craigslist

berkeley

$3,100/mo
2 bed1,016 sqft
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Downtown BerkeleyLandlord
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berkeley

$3,000/mo
2 bed
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Frequently asked

How many 2-bedroom apartments are available in Berkeley right now?

As of June 3, 2026, Rentomatics tracks 174 2-bedroom apartments for rent in Berkeley under $5,000/month. Listings refresh every 3 hours from Craigslist, Zumper, and other Bay Area sources.

What is the rent for a 2-bedroom in Berkeley?

Among current Rentomatics listings, 2-bedroom apartments in Berkeley start at $2,400/month, with an average of $3,367 and a median of $3,480/month. Prices reflect 174 active listings updated June 3, 2026.

How often are Rentomatics listings updated?

Rentomatics refreshes listings every 3 hours from Craigslist, Zumper, and other Bay Area rental sources. Stale listings are removed within 5 days of last sighting.

Does Rentomatics show broker fees?

Yes. Every Rentomatics listing displays whether a broker fee applies, and users can filter to show only no-fee apartments.

What is Berkeley like?

Berkeley as a whole spans university density south of campus, hillside Craftsmans to the north and east, and flats to the west. Three BART stations (Downtown, North Berkeley, Ashby). Rents range widely — student-heavy Southside is cheaper, the hills pricier.

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