What you can rent in Berkeley for $3,596 and San Francisco for $4,500

1868 Catalina Ave., Berkeley

Beds: 3 Baths: 2 Square footage: n/a Price: $3,595 per month

This three-bedroom, two-bath home provides a spacious kitchen with granite countertops, built-in bench seating and a sliding-glass door that opens to the deck in the backyard. There are hardwood floors throughout the first level, including in the living and dining rooms. The exclusive master suite encompasses the whole second floor of the home and includes a bathroom, an amply sized walk-in closet and a balcony that has a view of the backyard, which has a lemon tree. A driveway offers parking and there is on-site laundry. The furnished home is close to many restaurants, BART and the No. 18 and No. 25 bus lines.

Listed by: Advent Properties. (510) 250-7918. http://www.adventpropertiesinc.com

250 King St., Unit 700, San Francisco

Beds: 2 Baths: 2 Square footage: n/a Price: $4,500 per month

This apartment, with its two bedrooms and two baths, has excellent views of the city. The island kitchen has granite countertops, a dishwasher and a large window above the sink. There are hardwood floors and ample windows throughout. The unit is located in the Beacon Building, which houses both condo and apartment units in SoMA, near the waterfront and AT&T Park. Amenities include a fitness center with locker rooms, a heated outdoor pool, two spas, a clubhouse with a kitchen, and a 24-hour concierge desk. Parking is available and there is an in-unit laundry. There's also an outdoor dog run for pet owners.

Listed by: AFI Portfolio Real Estate. (415) 495-1114.

leasing@AFIRealEstate.com

San Francisco Chronicle and BlockShopper San Francisco scour the area to find what range of properties renters can get for their money. This week, What You Can Rent features homes in the $4,050 per month range.

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What you can rent in Berkeley for $3,596 and San Francisco for $4,500