B28
2028 Bancroft Way,
Berkeley, CA 94704
$1,665 - $6,795 | Studio - 3 Beds
Downtown Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
Downtown Berkeley - Berkeley, CA
Area Guide
A colorful cultural hub in one of the Bay Area’s top cities
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Located .6 miles from University of California Berkley, Downtown Berkeley is the heart of the city. This dazzling city center is a vibrant hub for the arts, dining, shopping, business, and entertainment scenes. When searching for rentals in Downtown Berkeley, you’ll find a variety of rental options from affordable studios and quirky cottages to chic high-rise apartments with views of the city. Similar to other urban centers, Downtown Berkley houses movie theaters, office buildings, music stores, entertainment venues, coffee shops, a hospital, urban parks, and more.
In the center of town, you’ll find Berkeley’s renowned arts district, which is home to Roda Theatre, Berkeley Repertory Theatre, Aurora Theatre Company, Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive, and the UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall. Foodies fall in love with this district’s diverse collection of eateries serving everything from boba tea to falafel to pizza. Locals flock to Martin Luther King Jr. Civic Center Park for festivals, a year-round farmers market, and casual afternoon strolls. Popular amongst college students, faculty, artists, professionals, and everything in between, Downtown Berkeley truly embodies the diverse, eclectic culture the city is known for.
Rent Trends
As of February 2025, the average apartment rent in Downtown Berkeley is $2,262 for a studio, $2,636 for one bedroom, $3,567 for two bedrooms, and $4,992 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Downtown Berkeley has increased by 1.1% in the past year.
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Studio
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423 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,262/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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574 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,636/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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794 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$3,567/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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993 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$4,992/month
Average Rent
Transportation
97
Walker's Paradise
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.
71
Excellent Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.
98
Biker's Paradise
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
Do you prefer to get around on two wheels? You’ll love living in this neighborhood, which is considered a biker’s paradise.
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Habitot Children's Museum
- Museum of Vertebrate Zoology
- UC Berkeley Museum of Paleontology
- Essig Museum of Entomology
- University and Jepson Herbaria
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Metro Oakland International
- San Francisco International
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