Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on December 28, 2025

Average rent in
Downtown Berkeley, Berkeley, CA

Last updated on December 28, 2025

Last updated on December 28, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Downtown Berkeley, Berkeley, CA is $2,535. This is +33%, or $628, higher than the national average.

$4.25

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,535

decreased by3%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

30

for rent on Zumper.com

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Downtown Berkeley, Berkeley, CA is $2,535. This is +33%, or $628, higher than the national average.

$4.25

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

23%
42%
25%
9%
1%
$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

98%
2%
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
Downtown Berkeley, Berkeley, CA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Downtown Berkeley, Berkeley, CA have increased by 7% in the last month and have decreased by 3% in the last year.

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

Rent comparables in
Downtown Berkeley, Berkeley, CA

The monthly rent for an apartment in Downtown Berkeley, Berkeley, CA is $2,587. A 1-bedroom apartment in Downtown Berkeley, Berkeley, CA costs about $1,999 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,995. Houses for rent in Downtown Berkeley, Berkeley, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,924.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,047

7%

19%

2 bedroom

$2,995

No Change

17%

3 bedroom

$4,095

13%

18%

4 bedroom

$5,495

4%

8%

Studio

$1,795

3%

12%

Studio

Average rent

$1,795

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

12%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,047

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

19%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,995

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

17%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,095

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

18%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,495

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

8%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Downtown Berkeley, 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 Downtown Berkeley, Berkeley, CA to other neighborhoods

Median rent prices in Downtown Berkeley, Berkeley, CA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Berkeley Flats, Berkeley, CA.

Downtown Berkeley

Median rent price$2,535
increased by33%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,395
increased by26%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Downtown Berkeley, Berkeley, CA is 6% higher than the median rent in Berkeley Flats, Berkeley, CA.

More data insights and reports

View the National Rent Report

National Rent Report

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Canadian Rent Report

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Annual Rent Report

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