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

Berkeley's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $2,200 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $3,000 monthly. These figures reflect the city's position in California's competitive Bay Area rental market.

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

July offers the best opportunity for lower rental prices in Berkeley, with rents typically around 10% below February peak levels. Despite higher competition from other renters during summer months, the seasonal price difference makes July an attractive time to secure a lease.

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

Downtown Berkeley, Poet's Corner, Berkeley Flats, and Westbrae offer the strongest community connections through high walk scores and excellent transit access. For environmentally conscious renters, Berkeley Flats, Lorrin District, Southside, and Downtown Berkeley feature sustainable amenities like rainwater harvesting and community solar projects.

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

Lorrin District provides the most affordable option with one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,810 per month, 18% below the city median. Poet's Corner offers another budget-friendly choice at around $2,100 monthly, 5% below the median, while Berkeley Flats provides moderate savings at around $2,160 per month.

Are there pet-friendly apartments in Berkeley, CA?

Berkeley offers good options for pet owners, with 33% of rental listings welcoming pets. With an average of 679 listings available monthly, this translates to approximately 224 pet-friendly apartments to choose from across the city's diverse neighborhoods.

Are utilities usually included in rent in Berkeley, CA?

Utilities are rarely included in Berkeley rental prices, appearing in less than 1% of all listings across apartment sizes. This pattern remains consistent whether you're looking at studios, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, or three-bedroom apartments throughout the city.

Luxury Apartments for Rent in Berkeley, CA

340 rentals available

3d ago

8.1

Very good

1951 Chestnut St.

1951 Chestnut St, Berkeley, CA 94702

Luxury | On-site laundry | On-site management

Studio

1 bath

$1,795–$1,995

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

On-Site Management

3d ago

8.8

Very good

The Glenn Building

2430 2430 Dwight Way/2550 Telegraph Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94704

Luxury | On-site laundry | On-site management

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$1,995–$2,150

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

On-Site Management

4d ago

8.3

Very good

Poets Place Apartment

2435 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley, CA 94702

Luxury

Studio

1 bath

$1,600–$2,200

Price drop

Apartment for rent

4d ago

8.6

Very good

Bancroft Way

2468 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 94704

Luxury | On-site laundry

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$1,895–$2,295

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

4d ago

8.4

Very good

1920 Francisco LLC

1920 Francisco St, Berkeley, CA 94709

Luxury

Studio–2 beds

1 bath

$1,795–$2,795

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

8.9

Very good

2124 McKinley Avenue

2124 Mckinley Ave, Berkeley, CA 94703

Luxury | On-site laundry | On-site management

Studio

1 bath

$2,045

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

On-Site Management

Nearby rental good for eco-living

$2,595

2369 Le Conte Ave

Nearby rental good for pet owners

$2,750

3030 Telegraph Ave

3D tour

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

2016 - 2020 Dwight Way

2016 Dwight Way, Berkeley, CA 94704

Luxury | Dishwasher | Microwave

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$3,000–$4,250

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

Rumi Properties

2525 Stuart St, Berkeley, CA 94705

Luxury | Balcony | Elevator

1 bed

1 bath

$2,200

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

On-Site Management

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5d+ ago

Very good

2247 Derby Street

2247 Derby St, Berkeley, CA 94705

Luxury | Hardwood floor | Outdoor space

1 bed

1 bath

$1,970

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

1609 Stuart St

1609 Stuart St, Berkeley, CA 94703

Luxury

Studio

1 bath

$1,795

Apartment for rent

Find sweet deals in Berkeley

These rentals are 10%-30% cheaper than the local average price for similar rentals.

$2,000

1329 Parker Street

$1,600–$2,200

2435 San Pablo Ave

$2,795

1920 Francisco St

$2,045

2124 Mckinley Ave

5d+ ago

Luxury Southside apartment for rent in Berkeley

2214 Channing Way #1, Berkeley, CA 94704

Luxury | Walk-in closets | Central heat

Studio

1 bath

$2,000

Apartment for rent

Available Mar 23

Top amenities

Central Heat

5d+ ago

Luxury condo for rent in Berkeley

Luxury | On-site laundry | Storage

Studio

1 bath

$1,550

Condo for rent

Available May 18

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

Storage

5d+ ago

Luxury Downtown Berkeley apartment for rent in Berkeley

Luxury | On-site laundry

1 bed

1 bath

$2,295

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

5d+ ago

Luxury apartment for rent in Berkeley

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2818 Telegraph Ave #26, Berkeley, CA 94705

Luxury | Walk-in closets | Air conditioning

Studio

1 bath

$1,650

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 1

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

5d+ ago

Luxury apartment for rent in Berkeley

2609 Sacramento St, Berkeley, CA 94702

Luxury | On-site laundry

Studio

1 bath

$1,850

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

20h ago

Luxury apartment for rent in Berkeley

Luxury | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

1 bed

1 bath

$1,995

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 20

Top amenities

Garage Parking

In-Unit Laundry

Package Service

Storage

21h ago

8.9

Very good

2747 Haste Street

2747 Haste St, Berkeley, CA 94704

Luxury | Controlled access | Garage parking

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,995–$2,895

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Garage Parking

On-Site Laundry

21h ago

8.4

Very good

2710 Haste St

2710 Haste St, Berkeley, CA 94704

Luxury

Studio

1 bath

$1,750–$1,850

Apartment for rent

Rent special

21h ago

8.5

Very good

2709 Dwight Way Bishop

2709 Dwight Way, Berkeley, CA 94704

Luxury | Air conditioning | On-site laundry

Studio

1 bath

$2,195–$2,350

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

On-Site Laundry

Rent special

3D tour

1d 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

$2,395–$4,599

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 20

Top amenities

Elevator

Fitness Center

In-Unit Laundry

On-Site Laundry

Roof Deck

Highly rated

1d ago

8.5

Very good

Modera Berkeley

1922 Walnut St, Berkeley, CA 94704

Luxury | Balcony | Fitness center

Studio–3 beds

1–2 baths

$3,295–$6,762

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 20

Top amenities

Fitness Center

In-Unit Laundry

On-Site Laundry

Storage

Highly rated

3D tour

1d ago

8.8

Very good

Aquatic @ U

2001 Milvia St, Berkeley, CA 94704

Luxury | Fitness center | In-unit laundry

Studio

1 bath

$1,397–$2,895

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Fitness Center

In-Unit Laundry

Package Service

Storage

1d ago

8.8

Very good

2828 College Ave

2828 College Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705

Luxury | Air conditioning | On-site laundry

1 bed

1 bath

$2,379–$2,795

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Dishwasher

On-Site Laundry

1d ago

8.4

Very good

1815 Spruce St

1815 Spruce St, Berkeley, CA 94709

Luxury | Walk-in closets | In-unit laundry

2 beds

1 bath

$3,995

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Central Heat

Furnished

Hardwood Floor

In-Unit Laundry

On-Site Laundry

Storage

1d ago

8.9

Very good

2431 Ellsworth Street

2431 Ellsworth St, Berkeley, CA 94704

Luxury | Controlled access | Garage parking

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$2,295–$4,800

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Garage Parking

On-Site Laundry

On-Site Management

The Southgate- 2526 Durant - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.3

Very good

The Southgate- 2526 Durant

2526 Durant Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704

Luxury | Roof deck | On-site laundry

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,800–$4,400

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

On-Site Management

Storage

1d ago

8.1

Very good

2415 College Ave.

2415 College Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704

Luxury | On-site laundry | On-site management

1 bed

1 bath

$2,495

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

On-Site Management

2d ago

Luxury apartment for rent in Berkeley

Luxury | Controlled access | On-site laundry

1 bed

1 bath

$2,095

$1,995

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 1

Top amenities

Concierge Service

On-Site Laundry

2d ago

8.5

Very good

2091 California Street

2091 California St, Berkeley, CA 94703

Luxury | Controlled access | On-site laundry

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$2,045–$2,495

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

Storage

2d ago

8.6

Very good

2319 College Ave.

2319 College Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704

Luxury

Studio

1 bath

$2,295

Apartment for rent

2d ago

8.1

Very good

Leroy

2411 Durant Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704

Luxury

Studio–2 beds

1 bath

$2,175–$2,945

Apartment for rent

2d 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

2d ago

8.1

Very good

Castle Craig

2525 Durant Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704

Luxury

Studio–2 beds

1 bath

$2,600–$3,995

Price drop

Apartment for rent

2d ago

8.5

Very good

2309 Blake St, Berkeley

2309 Blake St, Berkeley, CA 94704

Luxury | Balcony | Air conditioning

Studio

1 bath

$1,995–$2,150

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Dishwasher

Elevator

Garage Parking

Microwave

On-Site Laundry

On-Site Management

2d ago

8.4

Very good

2314 10th St

2314 10th St, Berkeley, CA 94710

Luxury

1 bed

1 bath

$2,300

Apartment for rent

2d ago

8.4

Very good

2704 Virginia St 1/2-4

2704 Virginia St, Berkeley, CA 94709

Luxury

1 bed

1 bath

$1,995

Apartment for rent

2d ago

8.7

Very good

2515 Benvenue Avenue

2515 Benvenue Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704

Luxury | Controlled access | Garage parking

1–2 beds

1 bath

$2,250–$3,150

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Garage Parking

On-Site Laundry

On-Site Management

2d ago

Luxury Northside apartment for rent in Berkeley

1810 Euclid Ave #1B1B, Berkeley, CA 94709

Luxury | In-unit laundry | Air conditioning

1 bed

1 bath

$2,995

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 1

Top amenities

Garage Parking

Hardwood Floor

High Ceilings

In-Unit Laundry

On-Site Laundry

On-Site Management

2d 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

2d ago

8.4

Very good

1817 Oxford St

1817 Oxford St, Berkeley, CA 94709

Luxury

Studio–2 beds

1 bath

$2,050–$3,095

Apartment for rent

2d ago

8.1

Very good

2516 Piedmont Ave

2516 Piedmont Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704

Luxury

1–2 beds

1 bath

$2,495–$3,895

Apartment for rent

2d ago

7.5

Very good

2230 Haste St

2230 Haste St, Berkeley, CA 94704

Luxury

1–2 beds

1 bath

$3,750–$5,550

Apartment for rent

2d ago

Luxury apartment for rent in Berkeley

APARTMENT - Victorian - Berkeley, CA

2923 Wheeler St #A, Berkeley, CA 94705

Luxury | Outdoor space

1 bed

1 bath

$2,395

Apartment for rent

2d ago

Luxury apartment for rent in Berkeley

APARTMENT - Victorian - Berkeley, CA

2923 Wheeler St #C, Berkeley, CA 94705

Luxury | Outdoor space

1 bed

1 bath

$2,795

Apartment for rent

1p720 - 2517 Regent Street - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.4

Very good

1p720 - 2517 Regent Street

2517 Regent St, Berkeley, CA 94704

Luxury

Studio

1 bath

$1,895

Apartment for rent

2d ago

8.3

Very good

1444 Walnut St.

1444 Walnut St, Berkeley, CA 94709

Luxury | Oven | Microwave

1 bed

1 bath

$2,400

Apartment for rent

3D tour

3d ago

8.8

Very good

Rise at Berkeley

2025 Kala Bagai Way, Berkeley, CA 94704

Luxury | Roof deck | In-unit laundry

Studio

1 bath

$1,398–$3,095

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Controlled Access

Elevator

In-Unit Laundry

Package Service

3d ago

8.5

Very good

1850-1862 Arch Street

1850 Arch St, Berkeley, CA 94709

Luxury | Furnished | Garage parking

2 beds

1 bath

$3,895–$4,695

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Microwave

On-Site Laundry

Storage

2012 Channing Way - Berkeley - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.6

Very good

2012 Channing Way - Berkeley

2012 Channing Way, Berkeley, CA 94704

Luxury | On-site laundry

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$1,450–$1,995

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

3d ago

9.2

Excellent

2511 Hearst Avenue

2511 Hearst Ave, Berkeley, CA 94709

Luxury | On-site laundry

Studio

1 bath

$1,995

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

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