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.

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?

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.

Short Term Rentals in Berkeley, CA

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Monogram Apartments

421 25th St, Oakland, CA 94612

Short term | In-unit laundry | Central heat

Studio–3 beds

1–2 baths

$2,225–$2,766

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Apartment for rent

Available Feb 23

Top amenities

Central Heat

Controlled Access

In-Unit Laundry

On-Site Management

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5h ago

9.9

Excellent

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Rowhaus

2500 Webster St, Oakland, CA 94612

Short term | In-unit laundry | Balcony

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,795–$3,294

Apartment for rent

Available Mar 18

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

On-Site Management

3D tour

18h ago

9.6

Excellent

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Blueground San Francisco

149 San Francisco New Montgomery St, San Francisco, CA 94105

Short term | In-unit laundry | Furnished

Studio–3 beds

1–2 baths

$3,020–$17,050

House for rent

Top amenities

Fireplace

Garage Parking

On-Site Laundry

Swimming Pool

Wi-Fi

Call

21h ago

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589 W Grand Ave, Oakland, CA 94612

Short term | In-unit laundry | Furnished

5 beds

3 baths

$12,437

$11,374

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Central Heat

In-Unit Laundry

Microwave

Wi-Fi

2221 Martin Luther King Jr Way - Photo 1 of 1

21h ago

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2221 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Oakland, CA 94612

Short term | In-unit laundry | Furnished

3 beds

2 baths

$6,775

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Central Heat

In-Unit Laundry

Microwave

Oven

Wi-Fi

21h ago

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1325 Sacramento St, Berkeley, CA 94702

Short term | Furnished | Central heat

Studio

1 bath

$3,866

$3,722

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Top amenities

Furnished

On-Site Laundry

Wi-Fi

Nearby rental good for eco-living

$3,020–$17,050

SOMA

Nearby rental good for pet owners

$3,722

1325 Sacramento St

21h ago

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1508 Magnolia St, Oakland, CA 94607

Short term | In-unit laundry | Furnished

5 beds

2 baths

$9,430

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Furnished

In-Unit Laundry

Wi-Fi

21h ago

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604 Thomas L Berkley Way, Oakland, CA 94612

Short term | In-unit laundry | Furnished

2 beds

1 bath

$4,393

$4,230

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Top amenities

Furnished

In-Unit Laundry

Wi-Fi

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21h ago

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1311 Magnolia St, Oakland, CA 94607

Short term | In-unit laundry | Furnished

2 beds

1 bath

$5,232

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Central Heat

Furnished

In-Unit Laundry

Wi-Fi

21h ago

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1155 4th St, San Francisco, CA 94158

Short term | Furnished | Garage parking

1 bed

1 bath

$6,311

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Elevator

Garage Parking

Microwave

Package Service

Residents Lounge

Wi-Fi

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

$2,780

Emeryville

$2,900

Emeryville

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Northgate - Waverly

$3,160

South Beach

21h ago

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1072 Keeler Ave, Berkeley, CA 94708

Short term | In-unit laundry | Furnished

2 beds

1 bath

$14,050

$13,731

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Dishwasher

Furnished

In-Unit Laundry

Microwave

Wi-Fi

21h ago

Verified

3600 Grand Ave, Oakland, CA 94610

Short term | Furnished | Assigned parking

1 bed

1 bath

$3,337

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Furnished

Oven

Wi-Fi

6301 Shellmound St #7783A - Photo 1 of 1

21h ago

Verified

6301 Shellmound St #7783A, Emeryville, CA 94608

Short term | In-unit laundry | Furnished

1 bed

1 bath

$4,300

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Assigned Parking

In-Unit Laundry

Oven

Storage

Wi-Fi

1d ago

Verified

254 29th St, Oakland, CA 94611

Short term | In-unit laundry | Furnished

2 beds

1 bath

$4,636

$3,868

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Central Heat

In-Unit Laundry

Microwave

Oven

Wi-Fi

3D tour

1d ago

9.9

Excellent

Verified

5684 Bay Street

5684 Bay St #1987, Emeryville, CA 94608

Short term | In-unit laundry | Furnished

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,900–$3,540

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Assigned Parking

Elevator

Furnished

Oven

Swimming Pool

3D tour

2d ago

Excellent

Verified

2077 Haste Street

2077 Haste St #1822, Berkeley, CA 94704

Short term | In-unit laundry | Furnished

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$3,520–$6,040

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

Microwave

Oven

Roof Deck

Wi-Fi

3d ago

9.2

Excellent

Verified

3030 Telegraph Ave

3030 Telegraph Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705

Short term | Furnished

Studio

1 bath

$2,500

Apartment for rent

4d ago

8.2

Very good

Mayfair Station

11600 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530

Short term | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$2,073–$2,641

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Central Heat

Elevator

Garage Parking

In-Unit Laundry

Microwave

Residents Lounge

3D tour

4d ago

Excellent

Verified

6380 Westover Drive

6380 Westover Dr #1740, Oakland, CA 94611

Short term | In-unit laundry | Furnished

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$3,800–$6,490

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Elevator

Furnished

Oven

Wi-Fi

4d ago

Verified

2150 Kittredge St #1953, Berkeley, CA 94704

Short term | In-unit laundry | Furnished

2 beds

2 baths

$6,530

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Assigned Parking

Dishwasher

Elevator

Furnished

Oven

4d ago

Verified

2001 5th St #1262, Berkeley, CA 94710

Short term | In-unit laundry | Furnished

1 bed

1 bath

$3,640

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

EV Charging

In-Unit Laundry

Microwave

Oven

Wi-Fi

1698 University Ave #2124 - Photo 1 of 1

3D tour

5d+ ago

Verified

1698 University Ave #2124, Berkeley, CA 94703

Short term | In-unit laundry | Furnished

1 bed

1 bath

$2,930

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Central Heat

Elevator

Microwave

Wi-Fi

3D tour

5d+ ago

Verified

246 Ritch St #167, San Francisco, CA 94107

Short term | Furnished | On-site laundry

Studio

1 bath

$3,400

$3,160

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Assigned Parking

Dishwasher

Microwave

On-Site Laundry

Wi-Fi

5d+ ago

Short Term Oakland Ave - Harrison St condo for rent in Oakland

Remodeled Apartment Near Lake Merritt

155 Pearl St #308, Oakland, CA 94611

Short term | Garage parking | Balcony

2 beds

2 baths

$3,200

Condo for rent

Available Jul 27

Top amenities

Dishwasher

Garage Parking

Storage

5d+ ago

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4510 Hubbard St #1036, Emeryville, CA 94608

Short term | In-unit laundry | Furnished

Studio

1 bath

$3,190

$2,780

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Assigned Parking

Elevator

Microwave

Roof Deck

Swimming Pool

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