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Last updated on June 20, 2026
Average rent in
Northbrae, Berkeley, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 20, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Northbrae
$2,795/mo
The average rent in Northbrae is $2,795 per month as of June 2026. This is 43% above the national average rent, or $845 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Northbrae
22
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Northbrae rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Northbrae, Berkeley, CA
Average rent prices in Northbrae have increased by 136% over the last month.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Northbrae, Berkeley, CA
Rent prices in Northbrae vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Northbrae is $2,795, whereas a house costs $3,437. 1-bedroom apartments in Northbrae run $2,095 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,895.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,095 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $2,240 |  6% | - | |
2 bedroom | $2,795 |  9% | - | |
3 bedroom | $4,100 | - | - | |
4 bedroom | $6,142 | 7% | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Albany | $2,695 | |
Cragmont | $3,324 | |
Gourmet Ghetto | $3,250 | |
Ocean View | $2,295 | |
Richmond Annex | $2,500 | |
Westbrae | $2,495 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,795 | 6% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,895 | - | - | |
Houses | $3,437 | 7% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,095
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,240
Last 30 days
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,795
Last 30 days
9%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,100
4 bedroom
Average rent
$6,142
Last 30 days
7%
Albany
Average rent
$2,695
Cragmont
Average rent
$3,324
Gourmet Ghetto
Average rent
$3,250
Ocean View
Average rent
$2,295
Westbrae
Average rent
$2,495
Richmond Annex
Average rent
$2,500
Apartments
Average rent
$2,795
Last 30 days
6%
Condos
Average rent
$1,895
Houses
Average rent
$3,437
Last 30 days
7%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Northbrae, 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 Northbrae, Berkeley, CA compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Northbrae and Albany by all bedroom counts and property types.
Northbrae
43%higher than the national median
38%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Northbrae, Berkeley, CA is 4% higher than the median rent in Albany, Albany, CA.
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Frequently asked questions for Northbrae, Berkeley, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the Northbrae rental market.
How much is rent in Northbrae?
The average rent in Northbrae is $2,795 per month as of June 20, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Northbrae?
Average rent prices in Northbrae have increased by 136% over the last month.
How does Northbrae rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Northbrae is 43% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $845 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Northbrae?
To comfortably afford rent in Northbrae, you'd need to earn approximately $112,000/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).