Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on February 12, 2026
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.
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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.
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 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.
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% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Berkeley Flats | $2,445 | |
Elmwood | $3,150 | |
Northside | $3,695 | |
Rockridge | $2,347 | |
Southside | $2,625 | |
University Of California Berkeley | $1,895 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,600 | 6% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,500 | 4% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,097 | 2% | - |
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%
Berkeley Flats
Average rent
$2,445
Elmwood
Average rent
$3,150
Northside
Average rent
$3,695
Southside
Average rent
$2,625
Rockridge
Average rent
$2,347
University Of California Berkeley
Average rent
$1,895
Apartments
Average rent
$2,600
Last 30 days
6%
Condos
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$3,097
Last 30 days
2%
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.
Median rent prices in Downtown Berkeley, Berkeley, CA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Berkeley Flats, Berkeley, CA.
Downtown Berkeley
higher than the national median
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.
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1–3 beds
1–2 baths
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1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,069–$6,412
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$1,100
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1 bath
$2,395
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5d+ ago
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2 beds
1 bath
$2,695
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5d+ ago
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$3,410
$2,890
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3 beds
1 bath
$2,895
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Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,032–$6,960
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2d ago
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1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$4,030–$4,950
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9h ago
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Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,695–$4,550
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5h ago
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Studio
1 bath
$1,795–$3,500
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5d+ ago
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Studio
1 bath
$3,500
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5h ago
2150 Kittredge St, Berkeley, CA 94704
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,300–$6,295
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5d+ ago
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1 bed
1 bath
$2,495
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4d ago
1901 Dwight Way, Berkeley, CA 94704
1 bed
1 bath
$2,421
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17h ago
Verified
2129 Haste St, Berkeley, CA 94704
3 beds
1 bath
$3,795
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2d ago
Verified
2077 Haste St #1822, Berkeley, CA 94704
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$4,030–$4,950
Price drop
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5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$3,410
$2,890
Price drop
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1h ago
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Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,032–$6,960
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 11
5h ago
2025 Kala Bagai Way, Berkeley, CA 94704
Studio
1 bath
$1,236–$2,795
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9h ago
2099 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Berkeley, CA 94704
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,695–$4,550
Apartment for rent
1d ago
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3 beds
1 bath
$3,995
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
2d ago
2001 Milvia St, Berkeley, CA 94704
Studio
1 bath
$1,348–$2,995
Apartment for rent
17h ago
Verified
2129 Haste St, Berkeley, CA 94704
3 beds
1 bath
$3,795
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$3,410
$2,890
Price drop
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5d+ ago
1924 Channing Way, Berkeley, CA 94704
2 beds
1 bath
$2,895
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1927 Dwight Way, Berkeley, CA 94704
2 beds
1 bath
$2,995
Apartment for rent
5h ago
2150 Kittredge St, Berkeley, CA 94704
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,300–$6,295
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9h ago
2099 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Berkeley, CA 94704
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,695–$4,550
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1901 Dwight Way, Berkeley, CA 94704
1 bed
1 bath
$2,421
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
2077 Haste St #1822, Berkeley, CA 94704
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$4,030–$4,950
Price drop
Apartment for rent
17h ago
Verified
2129 Haste St, Berkeley, CA 94704
3 beds
1 bath
$3,795
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
2077 Haste St #1822, Berkeley, CA 94704
2 beds
2 baths
$4,950
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$3,410
$2,890
Price drop
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18h ago
2344 Fulton St, Berkeley, CA 94704
5 beds
2 baths
$8,995
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2d ago
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1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,069–$6,412
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5d+ ago
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1 bed
1 bath
$1,895
Apartment for rent
5h ago
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Studio
1 bath
$1,795
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5h ago
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Studio
1 bath
$1,236–$2,795
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