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13h ago
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,900–$3,950
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15h ago
1931 Dwight Way, Berkeley, CA 94704
Garage parking | On-site laundry | Controlled access
1 bed
1 bath
$1,795
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15h ago
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$2,800–$3,900
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16h ago
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$2,600–$3,005
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17h ago
Studio
1 bath
$2,095
Apartment for rent
18h ago
1856 Spruce St, Berkeley, CA 94709
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | On-site laundry
1 bed
1 bath
$3,095–$3,295
Price drop
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19h ago
2442 Piedmont Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704
Garage parking | On-site laundry | Elevator
2 beds
1 bath
$3,300–$3,818
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19h ago
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,100–$2,895
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23h ago
2–3 beds
1 bath
$2,595–$3,600
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1d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$3,395–$3,734
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Available Jun 4
1d ago
2–7 beds
1–3 baths
$3,995–$10,995
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Available Jun 4
1d ago
6 beds
3 baths
$8,995–$9,895
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Available Jun 4
1d ago
1812 University Ave, Berkeley, CA 94703
In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Fitness center
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,386–$4,599
Apartment for rent
Available May 22
1d ago
2510 Channing Way, Berkeley, CA 94704
In-unit laundry | Furnished | Residents lounge
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,350–$7,995
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1d ago
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,055–$6,139
Price drop
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Available May 22
1d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$3,195
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1d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$2,450–$2,695
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1d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$4,100
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1d ago
1–2 beds
1 bath
$3,100–$4,145
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1d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$3,750–$5,550
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1d ago
1–3 beds
1 bath
$3,100–$5,450
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1d ago
4 beds
2 baths
$5,000
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1385 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA 94709
Garage parking | On-site laundry | Elevator
1 bed
1 bath
$2,501
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Berkeley
On-site laundry | Elevator | Controlled access
1 bed
1 bath
$2,395
$2,250
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
1d ago
House for rent in Berkeley
1614 Kains Ave #A, Berkeley, CA 94702
In-unit laundry | Carpet | Outdoor space
6 beds
2 baths
$5,895
House for rent
Available Aug 1
1d ago
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,795–$3,195
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1d ago
3 beds
1 bath
$4,500
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Studio
1 bath
$1,725
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1d ago
2099 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Berkeley, CA 94704
In-unit laundry | Furnished | Air conditioning
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$950–$5,595
Price drop
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1d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$2,200
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1d ago
Elmwood apartment for rent in Berkeley
2 beds
1 bath
$3,200
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1d ago
Downtown Berkeley apartment for rent in Berkeley
Studio
1 bath
$1,450
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1 bed
1–2 baths
$1,400–$1,550
Condo for rent
1d ago
Elmwood apartment for rent in Berkeley
3014 College Ave #3, Berkeley, CA 94705
1 bed
1 bath
$2,950
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 4
1d ago
Northside apartment for rent in Berkeley
Studio
1 bath
$2,045
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,200–$1,700
Apartment for rent
1d ago
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1329 Parker Street, Berkeley, CA 94702
Garage parking | Assigned parking | Hardwood floor
1 bed
1 bath
$2,000
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 24
1d ago
2077 Haste St, Berkeley, CA 94704
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Storage
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$992–$6,412
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Studio–5 beds
1–2 baths
$1,125–$9,995
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Northside apartment for rent in Berkeley
1780 Leroy Ave #36, Berkeley, CA 94709
In-unit laundry | Furnished | Air conditioning
1 bed
1 bath
$1,400
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
2d ago
Northside apartment for rent in Berkeley
1780 Leroy Ave #21, Berkeley, CA 94709
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Hardwood floor
1 bed
1 bath
$1,550
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
2d ago
Northside apartment for rent in Berkeley
1780 Leroy Ave #25, Berkeley, CA 94709
In-unit laundry | Furnished | Air conditioning
1 bed
1 bath
$1,400
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
2d ago
Elmwood apartment for rent in Berkeley
1 bed
1 bath
$1,995
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
2d ago
House for rent in Berkeley
1316 Russell St, Berkeley, CA 94702
In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Assigned parking
4 beds
2.5 baths
$8,500
House for rent
2d ago
4 beds
2 baths
$5,800
Apartment for rent
2d ago
3 beds
2 baths
$4,995
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1426 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Berkeley, CA 94709
On-site laundry | Balcony | Assigned parking
2 beds
1 bath
$2,700
Apartment for rent
2d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$3,295
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Southside apartment for rent in Berkeley
1 bed
1 bath
$3,650
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Southside apartment for rent in Berkeley
2 beds
1 bath
$3,650
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Locals in Berkeley, CA appreciate the diverse culture and vibrant atmosphere that permeates the city. Residents often highlight the abundance of parks, coffee shops, and easy access to public transportation as major benefits for renters. The strong presence of the university contributes to a lively, youthful energy, with plenty of events and activities available. However, some residents express frustration with the high cost of living and the associated challenges that come with finding affordable housing.
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.
Rents in Berkeley, CA have experienced a slight decline in 2024, with an overall decrease of 1.8% year-over-year.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Zumper’s proprietary rental data fuels our analysis. Rent and market trends, availability, neighborhood popularity, and lifestyle scores are all calculated using real-time and 2024 rental inventory and prices.
Our Lifestyle Categories ("great for eco-living," "great for social life," "great for pet owners," etc.) are determined by set criteria, against which we score each listing and its available features. At the neighborhood level, we calculate the listing count for each category to determine which lifestyles best fit each area.
Zumper, founded in 2012, is North America’s largest privately-owned rental platform, offering over 1 million listings across the U.S. and Canada. Stay informed on the latest trends and shifts in the rental market with our monthly National Rent Report, your go-to resource for key insights into the evolving rental landscape.
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