Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on October 30, 2025

Average rent in
Berkeley, CA

Last updated on October 30, 2025

Last updated on October 30, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Berkeley, CA is $2,500. This is +29%, or $555, higher than the national average.

$4.20

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,500

Flat
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

289

for rent on Zumper.com

As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Berkeley, CA is $2,500. This is +29%, or $555, higher than the national average.

$4.20

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

10%
60%
22%
4%
4%
$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 remained the same 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 $2,500. A 1-bedroom apartment in Berkeley, CA costs about $2,100 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,900. Houses for rent in Berkeley, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,999.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,095

2%

1%

2 bedroom

$2,995

No Change

10%

3 bedroom

$3,867

2%

2%

4 bedroom

$5,083

2%

2%

Studio

$1,895

No Change

4%

Studio

Average rent

$1,895

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,095

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,995

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

10%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,867

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,083

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

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$2,500
increased by29%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,575
increased by32%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Berkeley, CA is 3% lower 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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3D tour

2d ago

7.2

Very good

1 bed

1 bath

$600–$1,495

Apartment for rent

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2d ago

7.6

Very good

Apartment for rent

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4d ago

8.2

Very good

2438 Haste

2438 Haste St, Berkeley, CA 94704

1–5 beds

2 baths

$920–$1,490

Apartment for rent

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Income restricted

1d ago

8.5

Very good

Helios

1698 University Ave, Berkeley, CA 94703

1–2 beds

1 bath

$950–$3,800

Apartment for rent

Aquatic @ U - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

1d ago

8.2

Very good

Aquatic @ U

2001 Milvia St, Berkeley, CA 94704

Studio

1 bath

$995–$2,995

Apartment for rent

Rise at Berkeley - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

3d ago

8.2

Very good

Rise at Berkeley

2025 Kala Bagai Way, Berkeley, CA 94704

Studio

1 bath

$999–$1,297

Apartment for rent

2008 Shattuck Avenue - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

1d ago

8

Very good

2008 Shattuck Avenue

2008 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704

Studio

0 baths

$1,100

Apartment for rent

2132 Roosevelt Ave #7 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

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1 bed

1 bath

$1,250

$1,175

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