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17h ago
5 beds
1 bath
$7,750
Apartment for rent
2d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$3,717
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1925 10th St #02, Berkeley, CA 94710
On-site laundry | Hardwood floor | Dishwasher
Studio
1 bath
$1,810
Apartment for rent
Available May 15
3d ago
Verified
2227 Bonar St #D, Berkeley, CA 94702
On-site laundry | Assigned parking | Ceiling fan
2 beds
1 bath
$2,695
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 4
5d+ ago
Verified
1534 Arch St #03, Berkeley, CA 94708
On-site laundry | Assigned parking
3 beds
1 bath
$4,395
Apartment for rent
Available May 6
5d+ ago
Verified
2537 Ellsworth St #F, Berkeley, CA 94704
In-unit laundry | Garage parking | Assigned parking
3 beds
2 baths
$4,308
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
Verified
On-site laundry | Ceiling fan | Storage
1 bed
1 bath
$2,450
Condo for rent
Available Apr 26
5d+ ago
Verified
2537 Ellsworth St #B, Berkeley, CA 94704
In-unit laundry | Garage parking | On-site laundry
3 beds
1.5 baths
$2,933
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
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1h ago
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2 beds
1 bath
$14,050
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1d ago
Verified
2077 Haste St #1822, Berkeley, CA 94704
In-unit laundry | Furnished | Air conditioning
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,530–$5,970
Price drop
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In-Unit Laundry
On-Site Laundry
Dishwasher
Controlled Access
2d ago
Verified
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,995–$2,995
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2d ago
Verified
2129 Haste St, Berkeley, CA 94704
In-unit laundry | Garage parking | On-site laundry
3 beds
1 bath
$4,495
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2d ago
Verified
2605 Haste St, Berkeley, CA 94704
In-unit laundry | Garage parking | On-site laundry
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$2,795–$5,395
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
2627 Hillegass Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704
In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Balcony
2–3 beds
1 bath
$3,595–$5,495
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
2–3 beds
2 baths
$4,375–$5,995
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
2252 Parker St, Berkeley, CA 94704
In-unit laundry | Garage parking | On-site laundry
3 beds
1 bath
$5,295
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$3,118
$3,115
Price drop
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3d ago
Verified
1–3 beds
1 bath
$3,195–$5,445
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
2363 Le Conte Ave, Berkeley, CA 94709
Garage parking | On-site laundry | Walk-in closets
2 beds
1 bath
$3,795
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,595–$4,295
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$2,395–$3,875
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5d+ ago
Verified
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,945–$3,995
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1 bed
1 bath
$2,098
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Available Jan 1
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$3,000
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Available Jan 23
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$2,900
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5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$6,020
$5,250
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1h ago
1 bed
1 bath
$2,200
Apartment for rent
1h ago
1 bed
1 bath
$2,295–$2,395
Apartment for rent
7h ago
2731 Durant Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704
On-site laundry | On-site management | Outdoor space
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$898–$1,795
Apartment for rent
9h ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,995
Apartment for rent
13h ago
Studio
1 bath
$1,795
Apartment for rent
13h ago
4–5 beds
1 bath
$6,142–$7,425
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13h ago
1–5 beds
1–2 baths
$1,780–$7,416
Apartment for rent
13h ago
2016 Dwight Way, Berkeley, CA 94704
On-site laundry | Dishwasher | Outdoor space
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,295–$4,250
Apartment for rent
15h ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,995
Apartment for rent
16h ago
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$2,295–$6,395
Apartment for rent
16h ago
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,000–$3,700
Apartment for rent
17h ago
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,350–$4,725
Apartment for rent
17h ago
2150 Kittredge St, Berkeley, CA 94704
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | On-site laundry
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,267–$6,295
Price drop
Apartment for rent
21h ago
2430 2430 Dwight Way/2550 Telegraph Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94704
Garage parking | On-site laundry | On-site management
1 bed
1 bath
$2,150
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Studio
1 bath
$1,850
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,175–$3,750
Apartment for rent
2d ago
3 beds
1 bath
$4,500
Apartment for rent
2d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,795–$2,895
Apartment for rent
2d ago
2490 Channing Way, Berkeley, CA 94704
Furnished | On-site laundry | Elevator
1 bed
1 bath
$765–$1,695
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,300–$1,365
Apartment for rent
Available May 18
3d ago
2124 Mckinley Ave, Berkeley, CA 94703
On-site laundry | On-site management | Business center
1 bed
1 bath
$2,295
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Studio
1 bath
$2,195
Apartment for rent
3d ago
2912 Claremont Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705
On-site laundry | Walk-in closets | High ceilings
1 bed
1 bath
$3,100–$3,400
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 1
3d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$2,400
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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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