Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on March 16, 2026
Last updated on March 16, 2026
Last updated on March 16, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Berkeley, CA is $2,895. This is +52%, or $994, higher than the national average.
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As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Berkeley, CA is $2,895. This is +52%, or $994, higher than the national average.
average price per square foot
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 prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Berkeley, CA have increased by 2% in the last month and have increased by 5% in the last year.
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
The monthly rent for an apartment in Berkeley, CA is $2,823. A 1-bedroom apartment in Berkeley, CA costs about $2,200 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $3,095. Houses for rent in Berkeley, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,825.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $2,262 | 1% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $3,100 | 1% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $4,495 | No Change | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $6,650 | 5% | 17% | |
Studio | $1,900 | 1% | 6% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Aquatic Park | $3,095 | |
Berkeley Flats | $2,445 | |
Claremont | $2,750 | |
Downtown Berkeley | $2,860 | |
Elmwood | $3,150 | |
Gourmet Ghetto | $2,845 | |
Lorrin District | $2,495 | |
Northside | $3,500 | |
Poet's Corner | $2,295 | |
Southside | $2,800 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,823 | 4% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,000 | 5% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,825 | 17% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,425 | 4% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,900
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
6%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,262
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,100
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,495
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$6,650
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
17%
Southside
Average rent
$2,800
Downtown Berkeley
Average rent
$2,860
Elmwood
Average rent
$3,150
Northside
Average rent
$3,500
Berkeley Flats
Average rent
$2,445
Gourmet Ghetto
Average rent
$2,845
Lorrin District
Average rent
$2,495
Poet's Corner
Average rent
$2,295
Claremont
Average rent
$2,750
Aquatic Park
Average rent
$3,095
Apartments
Average rent
$2,823
Last 30 days
4%
Condos
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
5%
Houses
Average rent
$3,825
Last 30 days
17%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,425
Last 30 days
4%
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.
Median rent prices in Berkeley, CA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Alameda, CA.
Berkeley
higher than the national median
higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Berkeley, CA is 12% higher than the median rent in Alameda, CA.
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9h ago
2490 Channing Way, Berkeley, CA 94704
1 bed
1 bath
$695–$1,595
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Southside apartment for rent in Berkeley
1 bed
0 baths
$700
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 15
9h ago
2201 Dwight Way, Berkeley, CA 94704
2–4 beds
1–2 baths
$850–$2,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Southside apartment for rent in Berkeley
Studio
0 baths
$900
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 15
2d ago
1565 Arch St, Berkeley, CA 94708
2–3 beds
1 bath
$950–$3,200
Apartment for rent
14h ago
2024 Durant Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$975–$2,150
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Southside house for rent in Berkeley
2438 Warring St #NA, Berkeley, CA 94704
2 beds
8 baths
$1,000
House for rent
Available Mar 1
15h ago
2077 Haste St, Berkeley, CA 94704
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,099–$6,412
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$13,088
$12,889
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
2510 Channing Way, Berkeley, CA 94704
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,350–$7,995
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$7,140
Apartment for rent
3d ago
2437 Piedmont Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704
3 beds
2 baths
$5,600–$6,595
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1771 Highland Pl, Berkeley, CA 94709
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,995–$6,295
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
2605 Haste St, Berkeley, CA 94704
Studio–3 beds
1 bath
$3,061–$6,295
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
2077 Haste St #1822, Berkeley, CA 94704
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,840–$6,050
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$6,020
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
1225, Berkeley, CA 94702
1 bed
1 bath
$2,470
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
2210 Curtis St #B, Berkeley, CA 94702
2 beds
1 bath
$2,900
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 16
3d ago
Verified
2129 Haste St, Berkeley, CA 94704
3 beds
1 bath
$5,400
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$13,088
$12,889
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
2701 Shattuck Ave #1814, Berkeley, CA 94705
1 bed
1 bath
$4,320
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
2077 Haste St #1822, Berkeley, CA 94704
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,840–$6,050
Price drop
Apartment for rent
22h ago
Verified
2000 5th St #1505, Berkeley, CA 94710
1 bed
1 bath
$3,260
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$2,670
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
2500 Durant Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704
2 beds
1 bath
$4,495
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$13,088
$12,889
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
2210 Curtis St #B, Berkeley, CA 94702
2 beds
1 bath
$2,900
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 16
5d+ ago
Verified
2223 Bonar St #A, Berkeley, CA 94702
3 beds
1 bath
$2,795
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 10
1d ago
Verified
1771 Highland Pl, Berkeley, CA 94709
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,995–$6,295
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2520 College Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704
1–2 beds
1 bath
$3,495–$4,295
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
2333 Channing Way, Berkeley, CA 94704
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,995–$3,595
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
2605 Haste St, Berkeley, CA 94704
Studio–3 beds
1 bath
$3,061–$6,295
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
2210 Curtis St #B, Berkeley, CA 94702
2 beds
1 bath
$2,900
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 16
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$2,100
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1771 Highland Pl, Berkeley, CA 94709
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,995–$6,295
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2520 College Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704
1–2 beds
1 bath
$3,495–$4,295
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1729 Arch St, Berkeley, CA 94709
2 beds
1 bath
$4,295–$4,803
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
2627 Hillegass Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704
3–4 beds
1–2 baths
$5,595–$7,395
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
2333 Channing Way, Berkeley, CA 94704
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,995–$3,595
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
2605 Haste St, Berkeley, CA 94704
Studio–3 beds
1 bath
$3,061–$6,295
Apartment for rent