Last updated on October 21, 2026

Average rent in
Berkeley, MO

Median rent

Median rent in Berkeley

$1,314/mo

increased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Berkeley is $1,314 per month as of October 2026. This is 31% below the national average rent, or $586 less per month.

$1.60

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Berkeley

15

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Berkeley rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%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 increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 1% 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 $1,097, whereas a house costs $1,350. 1-bedroom apartments in Berkeley run $850 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,125.

Listings

Studio

$692

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$875

8%

13%

2 bedroom

$1,250

2%

12%

3 bedroom

$1,388

29%

31%

4 bedroom

$1,700

10%

7%

Studio

Average rent

$692

1 bedroom

Average rent

$875

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

13%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,250

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

12%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,388

Last 30 days

29%

Last year

31%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,700

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

7%

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$1,314
decreased by31%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,815
decreased by4%

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

6637 Torlina Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Berkeley

3 beds

1 bath

$1,150

8019 Aline Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Berkeley

Residential Lease, Berkeley, MO

8019 Aline Ave, Berkeley, MO 63134

3 beds

1 bath

$1,350

8313 Fay Dr - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

5d+ ago

House for rent in Berkeley

3 beds

2 baths

$1,378

Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.
6345 Garfield Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Berkeley

Updated 3 Bedroom Home

6345 Garfield Ave, Berkeley, MO 63134

3 beds

1 bath

$1,400

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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 $1,314 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Berkeley?

Average rent prices in Berkeley have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.

How does Berkeley rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Berkeley is 31% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $586 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 $53,000/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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