Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on April 30, 2026

Average rent in
Berkeley, CA

Last updated on April 30, 2026

Last updated on April 30, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Berkeley, CA is $2,795. This is +43%, or $846, higher than the national average.

$4.54

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,795

increased by4%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

351

for rent on Zumper.com

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Berkeley, CA is $2,795. This is +43%, or $846, higher than the national average.

$4.54

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

8%
50%
28%
6%
7%
$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 remained the same in the last month and have increased by 4% 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 $2,795. A 1-bedroom apartment in Berkeley, CA costs about $2,250 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 $4,075.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,285

1%

1%

2 bedroom

$3,100

1%

3%

3 bedroom

$4,195

4%

5%

4 bedroom

$6,995

4%

9%

Studio

$1,895

1%

2%

Studio

Average rent

$1,895

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,285

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,100

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,195

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,995

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

9%

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$2,795
increased by43%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,550
increased by31%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Berkeley, CA is 10% higher than the median rent in Alameda, CA.

More data insights and reports

View the National Rent Report

National Rent Report

View the Canadian Rent Report

Canadian Rent Report

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Annual Rent Report

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$2,195

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$2,387

decreased by5%

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$2,362

increased by6%

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$3,995

increased by15%

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$2,300

decreased by1%

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$2,796

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$2,997

decreased by7%

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$1,950

increased by5%

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$2,940

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Apartments for rent in Berkeley

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1d ago

Southside apartment for rent in Berkeley

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2424 Warring St, Berkeley, CA 94704

Studio

0 baths

$600–$1,000

Apartment for rent

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3D tour

5d+ ago

7.2

Very good

1 bed

1 bath

$765–$1,695

Apartment for rent

2d ago

6.9

Good

FOUND Study Southside Berkeley

2201 Dwight Way, Berkeley, CA 94704

2–4 beds

1–2 baths

$845–$2,299

Apartment for rent

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3D tour

18h ago

7.8

Very good

2731 Durant Ave

2731 Durant Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$950–$1,795

Apartment for rent

1565-1579 Arch Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

1565-1579 Arch Street

1565 Arch St, Berkeley, CA 94708

2–3 beds

1 bath

$950–$5,500

Apartment for rent

2d ago

7.5

Very good

FOUND Study Downtown Berkeley

2024 Durant Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$975–$2,150

Apartment for rent

2338 Telegraph Ave #329 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Southside apartment for rent in Berkeley

Studio

0 baths

$1,100

$1,095

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 1

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3D tour

2h ago

9.4

Excellent

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,099–$6,995

Apartment for rent