Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on March 16, 2026

Average rent in
Berkeley, CA

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.

$4.67

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,895

increased by5%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

368

for rent on Zumper.com

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.

$4.67

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

7%
49%
27%
9%
8%
$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 5% 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 $2,823. 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%

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%

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$2,895
increased by52%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,592
increased by36%

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.

More data insights and reports

View the National Rent Report

National Rent Report

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Apartments for rent in Berkeley

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$850–$2,200

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8.8

Very good

1565-1579 Arch Street

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2–3 beds

1 bath

$950–$3,200

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1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$975–$2,150

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8 baths

$1,000

House for rent

Available Mar 1

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8.8

Very good

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,099–$6,412

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