Downtown Berkeley has the main BART station and UC Berkeley one block east — Shattuck Ave restaurants, the Berkeley Rep, and the UC Theatre. The densest transit option in the East Bay outside Oakland. Rents are moderate with heavy student turnover.
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As of June 3, 2026, Rentomatics tracks 168 apartments for rent in Downtown Berkeley. Listings refresh every 3 hours from Craigslist, Zumper, and other Bay Area sources.
Among current Rentomatics listings, apartments in Downtown Berkeley start at $600/month, with an average of $1,084 and a median of $1,100/month. Prices reflect 168 active listings updated June 3, 2026.
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Downtown Berkeley has the main BART station and UC Berkeley one block east — Shattuck Ave restaurants, the Berkeley Rep, and the UC Theatre. The densest transit option in the East Bay outside Oakland. Rents are moderate with heavy student turnover.