Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on February 12, 2026

Average rent in
Downtown Berkeley, Berkeley, CA

Last updated on February 12, 2026

Last updated on February 12, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Downtown Berkeley, Berkeley, CA is $2,600. This is +37%, or $700, higher than the national average.

$4.72

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,600

decreased by5%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

34

for rent on Zumper.com

As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Downtown Berkeley, Berkeley, CA is $2,600. This is +37%, or $700, higher than the national average.

$4.72

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

25%
38%
25%
9%
3%
$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 decreased by 10% in the last month and have decreased by 5% 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 $2,600. A 1-bedroom apartment in Downtown Berkeley, Berkeley, CA costs about $2,600 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,395. Houses for rent in Downtown Berkeley, Berkeley, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,097.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,547

1%

9%

2 bedroom

$2,497

15%

13%

3 bedroom

$4,345

25%

10%

4 bedroom

$6,300

22%

20%

Studio

$1,795

3%

7%

Studio

Average rent

$1,795

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

7%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,547

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

9%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,497

Last 30 days

15%

Last year

13%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,345

Last 30 days

25%

Last year

10%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,300

Last 30 days

22%

Last year

20%

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$2,600
increased by37%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,445
increased by29%

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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