Last updated on September 5, 2026

Average rent in
Berkeley, MO

Median rent

Median rent in Berkeley

$1,299/mo

decreased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Berkeley is $1,299 per month as of September 2026. This is 32% below the national average rent, or $600 less per month.

$1.48

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Berkeley

21

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Berkeley rentals at each price point

85%64%43%21%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Berkeley, MO

Average rent prices in Berkeley have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 4% 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 Berkeley, MO

Rent prices in Berkeley vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Berkeley is $1,037, whereas a house costs $1,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Berkeley run $825 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,125.

Listings

Studio

$700

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$950

7%

8%

2 bedroom

$1,250

No Change

18%

3 bedroom

$1,350

36%

26%

4 bedroom

$2,050

No Change

36%

Studio

Average rent

$700

1 bedroom

Average rent

$950

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,250

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

18%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,350

Last 30 days

36%

Last year

26%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,050

Last year

36%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Berkeley, MO, 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 Berkeley, MO compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Berkeley and Brentwood by all bedroom counts and property types.

Berkeley

Median rent price$1,299
decreased by32%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,807
decreased by5%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Berkeley, MO is 28% lower than the median rent in Brentwood, MO.

Discover rentals in Berkeley, MO

1st St - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Apartment for rent in Berkeley

3BR/1.0BA

1st St, Berkeley, MO 63134

3 beds

1 bath

$1,095

Apartment for rent

6637 Torlina Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Berkeley

3 beds

1 bath

$1,295

$1,200

Price drop

House for rent

Available Jul 29

6333 Peurifoy Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Berkeley

3 beds

2 baths

$1,250

House for rent

Available May 22

6042 Hancock Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Berkeley

3 beds

1 bath

$1,295

House for rent

Available May 15

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Frequently asked questions for Berkeley, MO

Quick answers to common questions about the Berkeley rental market.

How much is rent in Berkeley?

The average rent in Berkeley is $1,299 per month as of September 5, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Berkeley?

Average rent prices in Berkeley have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.

How does Berkeley rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Berkeley is 32% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $600 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Berkeley?

To comfortably afford rent in Berkeley, you'd need to earn approximately $52,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Berkeley?

January offers the best rental deals in Berkeley, with rents running about 10.3% lower than December's peak prices. March tends to be the most competitive month with higher demand relative to available inventory.

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).

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