How much is the average rent in Berkeley, CA for 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments?

The average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Berkeley, CA in 2025 is $2,284, while a 2-bedroom apartment averages $3,041.

Are rents going up or down in Berkeley, CA?

Rents in Berkeley, CA have experienced a slight decline in 2024, with an overall decrease of 1.8% year-over-year.

When is the best time to look for an apartment in Berkeley, CA?

The best time to look for an apartment in Berkeley is during the less competitive months of April and September, when prices may be lower, though the selection might be limited.

What are the best neighborhoods to rent an apartment in Berkeley, CA?

Popular neighborhoods in Berkeley include Berkeley Flats, Downtown Berkeley, Aquatic Park, and Ocean View, known for safety, public transportation, and excellent walk scores.

What areas of Berkeley, CA are best for budget-conscious renters?

Budget-conscious renters might consider Lorrin District and Poet's Corner, where 1-bedroom rents are significantly lower than the city median.

Are there pet-friendly apartments in Berkeley, CA?

Yes, 34.2% of the listings in Berkeley are pet-friendly.

Are utilities usually included in rent in Berkeley, CA?

About 23% of the rental listings in Berkeley include utilities.

Luxury Apartments for Rent in Berkeley, CA

317 rentals

3d ago

8.5

Very good

2230 Prince St

2230 Prince St, Berkeley, CA 94705

Luxury | Air conditioning | On-site laundry

1 bed

1 bath

$2,495

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Dishwasher

On-Site Laundry

4d ago

8.6

Very good

1609 Stuart St

1609 Stuart St, Berkeley, CA 94703

Luxury

Studio

1 bath

$1,795

Apartment for rent

4d ago

8.6

Very good

Bancroft Way

2468 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 94704

Luxury

1 bed

1 bath

$2,295

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

8.1

Very good

2912 Claremont Ave

2912 Claremont Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705

Luxury | Walk-in closets | On-site laundry

1 bed

1 bath

$3,100–$3,400

Apartment for rent

Available Feb 1

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

5d+ ago

8.1

Very good

2704 Virginia St 1/2-4

2704 Virginia St, Berkeley, CA 94709

Luxury

1 bed

1 bath

$2,400

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Luxury Downtown Berkeley apartment for rent in Berkeley

Luxury | On-site laundry

1 bed

1 bath

$2,395

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

Nearby rental good for eco-living

$1,895–$3,115

1817 Oxford St

Nearby rental good for pet owners

$2,895–$3,595

2605 Haste St

5d+ ago

Luxury La Loma Park - Nut Hill house for rent in Berkeley

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1407 Euclid Ave, Berkeley, CA 94708

Luxury | Storage | Carpet

1 bed

1 bath

$2,300

House for rent

Top amenities

Carpet

6m ago

8.1

Very good

Leroy

2411 Durant Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704

Luxury

Studio–2 beds

1 bath

$2,325–$2,945

Apartment for rent

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6m ago

8.4

Very good

1817 Oxford St

1817 Oxford St, Berkeley, CA 94709

Luxury

Studio–2 beds

1 bath

$1,895–$3,115

Apartment for rent

1h ago

8.1

Very good

1610 Milvia Street

1610 Milvia St, Berkeley, CA 94709

Luxury

1–2 beds

1 bath

$2,900–$3,950

Apartment for rent

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$1,895–$3,115

1817 Oxford St

$1,695

2530 Hillegass Ave #119

$1,795

2530 Hillegass Ave #219

$1,725

3040 Telegraph Ave

3h ago

8.8

Very good

2091 California Street

2091 California St, Berkeley, CA 94703

Luxury | Controlled access | On-site laundry

Studio

1 bath

$2,095

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

Storage

3h ago

Excellent

2541 Regent Street

2541 Regent St, Berkeley, CA 94704

Luxury | Controlled access | Garage parking

1 bed

1 bath

$2,295

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

3h ago

8.1

Very good

Keystone

2419 Durant Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704

Luxury

Studio–2 beds

1 bath

$2,800–$3,900

Apartment for rent

3h ago

8.8

Very good

2117 Sacramento St

2117 Sacramento St, Berkeley, CA 94702

Luxury | Balcony | In-unit laundry

1 bed

1 bath

$2,050

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Assigned Parking

Dishwasher

Fireplace

In-Unit Laundry

4h ago

8.1

Very good

Castle Craig

2525 Durant Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704

Luxury

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$2,600–$3,005

Apartment for rent

4h ago

8.5

Very good

2255 Hearst

2255 Hearst Ave, Berkeley, CA 94709

Luxury | Balcony | Air conditioning

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$2,295–$2,695

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Garage Parking

On-Site Laundry

4h ago

8.8

Very good

2828 College Ave

2828 College Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705

Luxury | Air conditioning | On-site laundry

1 bed

1 bath

$2,395–$2,595

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Dishwasher

On-Site Laundry

5h ago

8.5

Very good

1827-1829 Berkeley Way

1827 Berkeley Way, Berkeley, CA 94703

Luxury

Studio

1 bath

$2,095

Apartment for rent

14h ago

Luxury Northside apartment for rent in Berkeley

1815 Spruce St

1815 Spruce St, Berkeley, CA 94709

Luxury | Walk-in closets | In-unit laundry

1 bed

1 bath

$2,200

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Central Heat

Hardwood Floor

In-Unit Laundry

Microwave

On-Site Laundry

Storage

Rent special

3D tour

15h ago

8.5

Very good

www.1812university.com

1812 University Ave, Berkeley, CA 94703

Luxury | Roof deck | Fitness center

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,386–$4,599

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 30

Top amenities

Controlled Access

Elevator

Fitness Center

In-Unit Laundry

On-Site Laundry

15h ago

8.3

Very good

2122 Dwight Way

2122 Dwight Way, Berkeley, CA 94704

Luxury | On-site laundry

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$1,995–$2,304

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 2

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

15h ago

8.8

Very good

2119 Sacramento St

2119 Sacramento St, Berkeley, CA 94702

Luxury | Balcony | In-unit laundry

1 bed

1 bath

$2,050

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Assigned Parking

Fireplace

In-Unit Laundry

On-Site Laundry

Storage

16h ago

Luxury house for rent in Berkeley

Luxury | Air conditioning | On-site laundry

1 bed

1 bath

$2,300

House for rent

Available Apr 8

Top amenities

Assigned Parking

Carpet

On-Site Laundry

On-Site Management

Storage

16h ago

Luxury Poet's Corner condo for rent in Berkeley

Luxury | In-unit laundry | Air conditioning

1 bed

1.5 baths

$2,600

Condo for rent

Top amenities

Assigned Parking

Dishwasher

Fireplace

Hardwood Floor

In-Unit Laundry

On-Site Laundry

19h ago

8.9

Very good

2321 Dwight Way

2321 Dwight Way, Berkeley, CA 94704

Luxury | Garage parking

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$1,995–$2,295

Apartment for rent

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3D tour

19h ago

9.1

Excellent

EXPERIENCE The Den & ALL it has to Offer! Now leasing for June 2026!

2510 Channing Way, Berkeley, CA 94704

Luxury | In-unit laundry | Furnished

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,350–$7,995

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Dishwasher

In-Unit Laundry

Rent special

19h ago

8.5

Very good

2315 Parker St

2315 Parker St, Berkeley, CA 94704

Luxury | Balcony | Air conditioning

1–2 beds

1 bath

$2,495–$3,350

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

On-Site Laundry

20h ago

Luxury Elmwood apartment for rent in Berkeley

2530 Hillegass Ave #119, Berkeley, CA 94704

Luxury | In-unit laundry | Controlled access

Studio

1 bath

$1,695

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 1

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Assigned Parking

Garage Parking

In-Unit Laundry

On-Site Laundry

20h ago

Luxury Elmwood apartment for rent in Berkeley

2530 Hillegass Ave #219, Berkeley, CA 94704

Luxury | In-unit laundry | Controlled access

Studio

1 bath

$1,895

$1,795

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 1

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Elevator

Garage Parking

In-Unit Laundry

On-Site Laundry

20h ago

Luxury Elmwood apartment for rent in Berkeley

2530 Hillegass Ave #218, Berkeley, CA 94704

Luxury | In-unit laundry | Controlled access

Studio

1 bath

$1,895

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 1

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Assigned Parking

Garage Parking

In-Unit Laundry

On-Site Laundry

22h ago

8.1

Very good

Poets Place Apartment

2435 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley, CA 94702

Luxury

Studio

1 bath

$2,000–$3,300

Apartment for rent

22h ago

8.1

Very good

2516 Piedmont Ave

2516 Piedmont Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704

Luxury

1–2 beds

1 bath

$3,100–$4,145

Apartment for rent

Rent special

22h ago

8.5

Very good

2330 Blake St

2330 Blake St, Berkeley, CA 94704

Luxury | Balcony | In-unit laundry

1–2 beds

1 bath

$2,412–$3,662

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Dishwasher

Elevator

In-Unit Laundry

Microwave

On-Site Laundry

22h ago

8.5

Very good

3040 Telegraph Ave

3040 Telegraph Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705

Luxury

Studio

1 bath

$1,725

Apartment for rent

23h ago

Luxury apartment for rent in Berkeley

1816 Carleton St ##F, Berkeley, CA 94703

Luxury | Assigned parking

Studio

1 bath

$1,945

Apartment for rent

23h ago

Luxury apartment for rent in Berkeley

1816 Carleton St ##G, Berkeley, CA 94703

Luxury | Assigned parking

Studio

1 bath

$1,995

Apartment for rent

3110 Martin Luther King Junior Way - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.1

Very good

3110 Martin Luther King Junior Way

3110 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Berkeley, CA 94703

Luxury

1 bed

1 bath

$2,200

Apartment for rent

Highly rated

1d ago

8.8

Very good

Modera Berkeley

1922 Walnut St, Berkeley, CA 94704

Luxury | Balcony | Fitness center

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$3,236–$3,808

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 30

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

Residents Lounge

Storage

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3D tour

1d ago

9.1

Excellent

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2099 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Berkeley, CA 94704

Luxury | Roof deck | Walk-in closets

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,695–$4,600

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

Microwave

Package Service

Residents Lounge

Roof Deck

Storage

1d ago

9.1

Excellent

2431 Ellsworth Street

2431 Ellsworth St, Berkeley, CA 94704

Luxury | Controlled access | Garage parking

1 bed

1 bath

$2,295–$3,100

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Garage Parking

On-Site Laundry

On-Site Management

1d ago

8.5

Very good

2240 Blake St

2240 Blake St, Berkeley, CA 94704

Luxury | Balcony | Air conditioning

Studio–2 beds

1 bath

$2,095–$3,795

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Elevator

Garage Parking

On-Site Laundry

1d ago

Luxury Northside condo for rent in Berkeley

Large living room and bedrooms 3BR/1ba with living room just 3 minutes walk to UC Berkeley campus

1815 Spruce St #102, Berkeley, CA 94709

Luxury | In-unit laundry | Furnished

2 beds

1 bath

$4,500

Condo for rent

Available Aug 1

Top amenities

Furnished

Hardwood Floor

In-Unit Laundry

On-Site Management

3D tour

1d ago

8.5

Very good

Aquatic Shattuck

2640 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704

Luxury | Fitness center | In-unit laundry

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,595–$4,495

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Assigned Parking

EV Charging

Fitness Center

In-Unit Laundry

On-Site Laundry

Package Service

1d ago

8.5

Very good

2227 Derby St

2227 Derby St, Berkeley, CA 94705

Luxury | Air conditioning | On-site laundry

1 bed

1 bath

$2,350

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Assigned Parking

Dishwasher

Microwave

On-Site Laundry

1d ago

8.6

Very good

The Shattuck

2701 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705

Luxury | Roof deck | Package service

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$1,250–$2,995

Apartment for rent

Rent special

1d ago

8.5

Very good

1856 Spruce Street

1856 Spruce St, Berkeley, CA 94709

Luxury | Walk-in closets | In-unit laundry

1 bed

1 bath

$3,095–$3,295

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Dishwasher

In-Unit Laundry

On-Site Laundry

Storage

1d ago

Luxury apartment for rent in Berkeley

Newly remodeled Apartment in Historic Berkeley Landmark

1985 Ashby Ave #5, Berkeley, CA 94703

Luxury | On-site laundry | Hardwood floor

1 bed

1 bath

$2,250

Apartment for rent

Available May 1

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

1d ago

8.5

Very good

Dana

2500 Dana St, Berkeley, CA 94704

Luxury | Furnished | Air conditioning

1 bed

1 bath

$2,800–$2,850

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Dishwasher

Microwave

On-Site Laundry

1d ago

8.4

Very good

26FIFTY

2650 Telegraph Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704

Luxury | Roof deck | In-unit laundry

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$2,195–$3,095

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Elevator

In-Unit Laundry

Microwave

On-Site Management

Roof Deck

Storage

1d ago

9.2

Excellent

2747 Haste Street

2747 Haste St, Berkeley, CA 94704

Luxury | Controlled access | Garage parking

1–2 beds

1 bath

$2,495–$2,900

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Controlled Access

On-Site Laundry

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