Bedroom count
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Last updated on November 11, 2026
Average rent in
Downtown Berkeley, Berkeley, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on November 11, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Downtown Berkeley
$2,147/mo
16%vs previous year
The average rent in Downtown Berkeley is $2,147 per month as of November 2026. This is 13% above the national average rent, or $247 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Downtown Berkeley
28
for rent on Zumper.com as of November 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Downtown Berkeley rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Downtown Berkeley, Berkeley, CA
Average rent prices in Downtown Berkeley have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 16% 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
Downtown Berkeley, Berkeley, CA
Rent prices in Downtown Berkeley vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Downtown Berkeley is $1,995, whereas a house costs $4,495. 1-bedroom apartments in Downtown Berkeley run $1,995 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,695.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,795 |  6% | No Change | |
1 bedroom | $1,995 | 5% | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $2,895 | 10% | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $2,495 | 1% | 23% | |
4 bedroom | $4,495 | No Change | 33% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Berkeley Flats | $2,968 | |
Elmwood | $3,297 | |
Northside | $2,772 | |
Rockridge | $2,300 | |
Southside | $2,595 | |
University Of California Berkeley | $2,695 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,995 | 21% | 25% | |
Condos | $3,150 | 4% | 56% | |
Houses | $4,495 | No Change | 260% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,795
Last 30 days
6%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,995
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,895
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,495
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
23%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,495
Last year
33%
Berkeley Flats
Average rent
$2,968
Elmwood
Average rent
$3,297
Northside
Average rent
$2,772
Southside
Average rent
$2,595
Rockridge
Average rent
$2,300
University Of California Berkeley
Average rent
$2,695
Apartments
Average rent
$1,995
Last 30 days
21%
Last year
25%
Condos
Average rent
$3,150
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
56%
Houses
Average rent
$4,495
Last year
260%
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.
How does rent in Downtown Berkeley, Berkeley, CA compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Downtown Berkeley and Berkeley Flats by all bedroom counts and property types.
Downtown Berkeley
13%higher than the national median
56%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Downtown Berkeley, Berkeley, CA is 28% lower than the median rent in Berkeley Flats, Berkeley, CA.
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Discover rentals in Downtown Berkeley, Berkeley, CA
5d+ ago
2077 Haste St, Berkeley, CA 94704
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$895–$6,995
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
14h ago
2024 Durant Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$925–$1,999
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1927 Dwight Way, Berkeley, CA 94704
2 beds
1 bath
$2,695–$2,895
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
4h ago
1930 Hearst Ave, Berkeley, CA 94709
3 beds
1 bath
$2,795
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$5,880
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
20h ago
2150 Kittredge St, Berkeley, CA 94704
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,400–$5,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
18h ago
2099 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Berkeley, CA 94704
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,925–$5,295
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
2067 University Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,895–$3,995
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$5,880
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
2067 University Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,895–$3,995
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
16h ago
1901 Dwight Way, Berkeley, CA 94704
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,695–$3,995
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
18h ago
2099 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Berkeley, CA 94704
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,925–$5,295
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
1935 Addison St, Berkeley, CA 94704
3 beds
1 bath
$3,595
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1927 Dwight Way, Berkeley, CA 94704
2 beds
1 bath
$2,695–$2,895
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
1931 Dwight Way, Berkeley, CA 94704
1 bed
1 bath
$1,795
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
20h ago
2150 Kittredge St, Berkeley, CA 94704
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,400–$5,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
2067 University Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,895–$3,995
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Berkeley apartment for rent in Berkeley
1 bed
1 bath
$1,895
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
16h ago
1901 Dwight Way, Berkeley, CA 94704
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,695–$3,995
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
18h ago
2024 Durant Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,595–$1,999
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Downtown Berkeley, Berkeley, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the Downtown Berkeley rental market.
How much is rent in Downtown Berkeley?
The average rent in Downtown Berkeley is $2,147 per month as of November 7, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Downtown Berkeley?
Average rent prices in Downtown Berkeley have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 16% since last year.
How does Downtown Berkeley rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Downtown Berkeley is 13% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $247 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Downtown Berkeley?
To comfortably afford rent in Downtown Berkeley, you'd need to earn approximately $86,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
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).