Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on January 30, 2026

Average rent in
Berkeley, CA

Last updated on January 30, 2026

Last updated on January 30, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Berkeley, CA is $2,695. This is +42%, or $795, higher than the national average.

$4.67

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,695

increased by7%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

301

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Berkeley, CA is $2,695. This is +42%, or $795, higher than the national average.

$4.67

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

7%
55%
25%
8%
5%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001-$50,000$6,001 - $50,000

Households

57%
43%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Berkeley, CA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Berkeley, CA have increased by 2% in the last month and have increased by 7% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Berkeley, CA

The monthly rent for an apartment in Berkeley, CA is $2,650. A 1-bedroom apartment in Berkeley, CA costs about $2,195 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $3,100. Houses for rent in Berkeley, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $4,450.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,150

1%

4%

2 bedroom

$3,150

3%

7%

3 bedroom

$4,599

6%

4%

4 bedroom

$5,647

9%

1%

Studio

$1,872

1%

2%

Studio

Average rent

$1,872

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,150

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,150

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,599

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,647

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

1%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Berkeley, CA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

Compare rent prices in Berkeley, CA to other cities

Median rent prices in Berkeley, CA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Alameda, CA.

Berkeley

Median rent price$2,695
increased by42%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,595
increased by37%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Berkeley, CA is 4% higher than the median rent in Alameda, CA.

More data insights and reports

View the National Rent Report

National Rent Report

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Canadian Rent Report

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Annual Rent Report

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Apartments for rent in Berkeley

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4d ago

7.2

Very good

1 bed

1 bath

$695–$1,595

Apartment for rent

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5d+ ago

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2d ago

8.8

Very good

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$775–$6,412

Apartment for rent

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3d ago

8.3

Very good

Wesley House

2398 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 94704

Studio–5 beds

1–2 baths

$795–$9,880

Apartment for rent

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3D tour

3d ago

7.2

Very good

2731 Durant Ave

2731 Durant Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704

1 bed

1 bath

$895–$1,895

Apartment for rent

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5d+ ago

Southside apartment for rent in Berkeley

Apartment for rent

Available Jan 15

2438 Haste - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

6.9

Good

2438 Haste

2438 Haste St, Berkeley, CA 94704

1–5 beds

2 baths

$920–$1,490

Apartment for rent

4d ago

7.5

Very good

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2024 Durant Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$975–$2,200

Apartment for rent