Berkeley Central
2055 Center Street, Berkeley, CA 94704
Property Summary
Located in the heart of Downtown Berkeley, this 2012-built community offers modern apartment living steps from UC Berkeley and the Downtown Berkeley BART station. The building features a rooftop deck with Wi-Fi and BBQ grills, an elevator, and an enclosed parking garage with electric car charging stations. Inside, select units provide airy, loft-style layouts with 9.5-foot ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows, and kitchens equipped with quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances. Some homes include private balconies and in-unit laundry, with select units offering views of the city and the San Francisco Bay.
Renter brief
At the source check, 5 units were listed as available. That snapshot spanned 1-bedroom to 2-bedroom homes. The lowest listed rent in that snapshot was $3,033/mo.
Source · RentCafe · checked Sep 24, 2026
Three things to know
40% higher than the 1-bedroom median within 3 mi
$3,538 to start, vs a median of $2,534 (within 3 mi).
Source · 521 active 1-bedroom units · Within 3 mi · 45-day window · computed Sep 24, 2026
cats and dogs allowed
Cats: cost not disclosed. Dogs: cost not disclosed.
Source · Apartments.com · checked Aug 13, 2026
Downtown Berkeley is 0.1 mi away
This is straight-line distance, not a routed walking estimate.
Source · Transit map coordinates
Available units
Checked 2 hours ago
- 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,105 ft² · Unit 0209Available Oct 20$3,033/mo
- 1 bd · 1 ba · 797 ft² · Unit 0304Available Sep 25$3,538/mo
- 1 bd · 1 ba · 816 ft² · Unit 0302Available Oct 19$3,670/mo
- 2 bd · 2 ba · 956 ft² · Unit 0509Available Sep 25$4,271/mo
- 2 bd · 2 ba · 956 ft² · Unit 0601Available Sep 25$4,324/mo
How the rent compares
Source · 521 active 1-bedroom units · Within 3 mi · 45-day window · computed Sep 24, 2026
Renter facts, criterion by criterion
No overall grade — each row reflects only the fact and source shown.
40% higher than the 1-bedroom median within 3 mi
Source · 521 active 1-bedroom units · Within 3 mi · 45-day window · computed Sep 24, 2026
0.1 mi straight-line distance to Downtown Berkeley
Source · Transit map coordinates · not a routed trip
Built in 2012
Source · Apartments.com · checked Aug 12, 2026
Amenities
- 24-Hour Emergency Maintenance
- Grill
- Elevator
- Pet Friendly
- Maintenance On Site
- Controlled Access
- Fitness Center
- Laundry Service
- EV Charging
- Air Conditioning
Policies & Fees
Source · Apartments.com · checked Aug 13, 2026
What's Around
- TransitDowntown Berkeley · 0.1 mi straight-line
- GroceriesTrader Joes · 0.2 mi
- Dining481 restaurants & cafés within 1 mi
- ParksCodornices Park Rose Garden · 0.1 mi
- UniversityUC Berkeley · 0.6 mi
Nearby Schools
Public and charter schools whose attendance zones include this property.
Elementary Schools (11)
Middle Schools (3)
Questions renters ask about this building
Are pets allowed, and what do they cost?
The listing says cats are allowed; cat costs were not disclosed; dogs are allowed; dog costs were not disclosed.
Source · Apartments.com · checked Aug 13, 2026
How close is the nearest rail station?
Downtown Berkeley is 0.1 mi away by straight-line distance; this is not a routed walking estimate.
Source · Transit map coordinates
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