Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on September 14, 2025

Average rent in
Berkeley, CA

Last updated on September 14, 2025

Last updated on September 14, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

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 decreased by 4% in the last year.

We analyze our inventory and calculate this information on a 30-day rolling basis.

Rent price summary for
Berkeley, CA

As of August 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Berkeley, CA is $2,447. This is +22% higher than the national average.

$3.93

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,447

decreased by4%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

302

for rent on Zumper.com

As of August 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Berkeley, CA is $2,447. This is +22% higher than the national average.

$3.93

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

10%
61%
21%
6%
2%
$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 comparables in
Berkeley, CA

The monthly rent for an apartment in Berkeley, CA is $2,399. A 1-bedroom apartment in Berkeley, CA costs about $2,287 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,850. Houses for rent in Berkeley, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,900.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,195

1%

No Change

2 bedroom

$2,895

2%

3%

3 bedroom

$3,890

3%

15%

4 bedroom

$3,850

1%

13%

Studio

$1,895

3%

3%

Studio

Average rent

$1,895

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,195

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,895

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,890

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

15%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,850

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

13%

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$2,447
increased by22%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,572
increased by29%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Berkeley, CA is 5% 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

View the Annual Rent Report

Annual Rent Report

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Good

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2438 Haste St, Berkeley, CA 94704

1–5 beds

2 baths

$1,195–$1,490

Apartment for rent