Apartments for Rent in Berkeley Under $3,500
As of July 3, 2026, Rentomatics tracks 151 apartments for rent in Berkeley under $3,500/month, starting at $1,350/month. Listings are aggregated from Craigslist, Zumper, and other Bay Area sources and refreshed every 3 hours.
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.
151 listings available — updated July 3, 2026, refreshed every 3 hours
MLK Jr. Way 1426, 1426 Martin Luther King Jr Way APT 3, Berkeley, CA 94709
$2,700/mo
1p371 - 1482 University, 1482 University Ave #2, Berkeley, CA 94702
$1,650/mo
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Frequently asked
How many apartments are available in Berkeley right now?
As of July 3, 2026, Rentomatics tracks 151 apartments for rent in Berkeley under $3,500/month. Listings refresh every 3 hours from Craigslist, Zumper, and other Bay Area sources.
What is the rent for a typical apartment in Berkeley?
Among current Rentomatics listings, apartments in Berkeley start at $1,350/month, with an average of $2,542 and a median of $2,495/month. Prices reflect 151 active listings updated July 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.