Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on January 30, 2026
Last updated on January 30, 2026
Last updated on January 30, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Berkeley, CA is $2,695. This is +42%, or $795, higher than the national average.
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As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Berkeley, CA is $2,695. This is +42%, or $795, 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 7% 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 $2,650. A 1-bedroom apartment in Berkeley, CA costs about $2,195 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $3,100. Houses for rent in Berkeley, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $4,450.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $2,150 | 1% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $3,150 | 3% | 7% | |
3 bedroom | $4,599 | 6% | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $5,647 | 9% | 1% | |
Studio | $1,872 | 1% | 2% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Berkeley Flats | $2,395 | |
Downtown Berkeley | $2,895 | |
Elmwood | $3,050 | |
Gourmet Ghetto | $2,895 | |
Lorrin District | $2,572 | |
Northside | $3,350 | |
Poet's Corner | $2,398 | |
Southside | $2,497 | |
Thousand Oaks | $2,250 | |
Westbrae | $3,200 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,650 | 4% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,100 | 4% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,450 | 4% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,400 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,872
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,150
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,150
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
7%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,599
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,647
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
1%
Southside
Average rent
$2,497
Northside
Average rent
$3,350
Elmwood
Average rent
$3,050
Downtown Berkeley
Average rent
$2,895
Berkeley Flats
Average rent
$2,395
Gourmet Ghetto
Average rent
$2,895
Poet's Corner
Average rent
$2,398
Lorrin District
Average rent
$2,572
Thousand Oaks
Average rent
$2,250
Westbrae
Average rent
$3,200
Apartments
Average rent
$2,650
Last 30 days
4%
Condos
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$4,450
Last 30 days
4%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,400
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 4% higher than the median rent in Alameda, CA.
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4d 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
2d ago
2077 Haste St, Berkeley, CA 94704
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$775–$6,412
Apartment for rent
3d ago
2398 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 94704
Studio–5 beds
1–2 baths
$795–$9,880
Apartment for rent
3d ago
2731 Durant Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704
1 bed
1 bath
$895–$1,895
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Southside apartment for rent in Berkeley
1 bed
0 baths
$900
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 15
5d+ ago
2438 Haste St, Berkeley, CA 94704
1–5 beds
2 baths
$920–$1,490
Apartment for rent
4d ago
2024 Durant Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$975–$2,200
Apartment for rent
8h ago
2510 Channing Way, Berkeley, CA 94704
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,350–$8,200
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Elmwood apartment for rent in Berkeley
2619 College Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704
3 beds
1 bath
$6,600
Apartment for rent
7h ago
2437 Piedmont Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704
3 beds
2 baths
$5,600–$6,595
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
2510 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 94704
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,595–$6,295
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
2500 Durant Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,145–$5,995
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
2520 College Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,465–$6,395
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2709 Dwight Way, Berkeley, CA 94704
1–3 beds
1 bath
$2,895–$5,995
Apartment for rent
2h ago
1922 Walnut St, Berkeley, CA 94704
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,039–$6,960
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 30
5d+ ago
1993 El Dorado Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707
1 bed
1 bath
$2,895
Apartment for rent
23h ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$2,455
Condo for rent
Available Feb 18
3d ago
Verified
1225, Berkeley, CA 94702
1 bed
1 bath
$2,429
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2227 Bonar St #C, Berkeley, CA 94702
3 beds
1 bath
$2,295
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 5
1h ago
Verified
2055 Haste St #1822, Berkeley, CA 94704
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,870–$3,980
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
2000 5th St #1059, Berkeley, CA 94710
1 bed
1 bath
$3,200
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
2510 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 94704
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,595–$6,295
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
2500 Durant Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,145–$5,995
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$3,410
$2,970
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
2129 Haste St, Berkeley, CA 94704
3 beds
1 bath
$3,795
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$2,250
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$4,680
$2,880
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
2000 5th St #1059, Berkeley, CA 94710
1 bed
1 bath
$3,200
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
2500 Durant Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,145–$5,995
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
2520 College Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,465–$6,395
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
2510 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 94704
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,595–$6,295
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1925 10th St #14, Berkeley, CA 94710
Studio
1 bath
$1,696
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 1
3d ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$2,250
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2624 Sacramento St, Berkeley, CA 94702
Studio
1 bath
$1,695
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 26
5d+ ago
Verified
2227 Bonar St #C, Berkeley, CA 94702
3 beds
1 bath
$2,295
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 5
1h ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$4,680
$2,880
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
2510 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 94704
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,595–$6,295
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
2500 Durant Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,145–$5,995
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
2520 College Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,465–$6,395
Price drop
Apartment for rent