Average Rent in Berkeley, CA and Rent Price Trends

Rent trends in Berkeley, CA

Average rent prices in Berkeley have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.

Rent trends

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

Compare rent prices in
Berkeley, CA

Rent prices in Berkeley vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Berkeley is $2,495, whereas a house costs $4,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Berkeley run $2,250 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,850.


Studio	$1,895	1%	5%
1 bedroom	$2,245	1%	1%
2 bedroom	$2,895	5%	4%
3 bedroom	$3,995	1%	8%
4 bedroom	$5,195	4%	27%

		Listings
Berkeley Flats	$2,524
Cragmont	$2,950
Downtown Berkeley	$2,147
Elmwood	$2,795
Gourmet Ghetto	$3,097
Lorrin District	$2,800
Northside	$2,650
Poet's Corner	$2,895
Southampton	$3,965
Southside	$2,224


Apartments	$2,495	No Change	No Change
Condos	$2,245	50%	No Change
Houses	$4,600	9%	No Change
Rooms	$1,550	7%	-

Studio

Average rent

$1,895

Last 30 days

Last year

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,245

Last 30 days

Last year

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,895

Last 30 days

Last year

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,995

Last 30 days

Last year

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,195

Last 30 days

Last year

27%

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.

How does rent in Berkeley, CA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Berkeley and Alameda by all bedroom counts and property types.

Berkeley

Median rent price$2,500

30%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,595

34%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

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

Average rent in nearby cities

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Income restricted

1d ago

7.1

Very good

Summer Housing Near Campus

2424 Warring St, Berkeley, CA 94704

Studio

0 baths

$600–$1,000

Apartment for rent

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SHARED & PRIVATE Dorm Style Units Available at The Telegraph Commons! 2 blocks from UCB!

2490 Channing Way, Berkeley, CA 94704

1 bed

1 bath

$765–$1,695

Apartment for rent

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5d+ ago

Southside apartment for rent in Berkeley

2338 Telegraph Ave #335A2, Berkeley, CA 94704

Studio

0 baths

$795

Apartment for rent

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1d ago

7.8

Very good

2731 Durant Ave

2731 Durant Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$850–$1,695

Apartment for rent

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4h ago

9.1

Excellent

Kittredge is NOW Leasing!

2150 Kittredge St, Berkeley, CA 94704

2 beds

2 baths

$895–$5,195

Apartment for rent

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18h ago

8.2

Very good

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2077 Haste St, Berkeley, CA 94704

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$895–$5,995

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Income restricted

8h ago

8.3

Very good

Helios

1698 University Ave, Berkeley, CA 94703

1 bed

1 bath

$950–$1,800

Apartment for rent

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3D tour

9h ago

9.4

Excellent

Secure Your Dream Home at RUMI – Fully Furnished Units with Stunning Views!

2099 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Berkeley, CA 94704

Studio–3 beds

1–2 baths

$950–$5,595

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Berkeley, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Berkeley rental market.

How much is rent in Berkeley?

The average rent in Berkeley is $2,500 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Berkeley?

Average rent prices in Berkeley have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.

How does Berkeley rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Berkeley is 30% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $570 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Berkeley?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Berkeley are Downtown Berkeley ($2,147/mo), Southside ($2,224/mo), and Berkeley Flats ($2,524/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Berkeley?

To comfortably afford rent in Berkeley, you'd need to earn approximately $100,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Berkeley?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Berkeley average around $2,240/month and two-bedrooms approximately $3,020/month.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).