Last updated on September 7, 2026

Average rent in
Downtown Berkeley Bart Station, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Berkeley

$2,722/mo

increased by14%

vs previous year

The average rent in Berkeley is $2,722 per month as of September 2026. This is 43% above the national average rent, or $822 more per month.

$4.60

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Berkeley

138

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Berkeley rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Downtown Berkeley Bart Station, CA

Average rent prices in Berkeley have increased by 14% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Downtown Berkeley Bart Station, CA

Rent prices in Berkeley vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Berkeley is $2,697, whereas a house costs $4,495. 1-bedroom apartments in Berkeley run $2,300 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,975.

Listings

Studio

$2,045

-

33%

1 bedroom

$2,295

-

2%

2 bedroom

$2,985

-

3%

3 bedroom

$3,995

-

18%

4 bedroom

$5,495

-

3%

Studio

Average rent

$2,045

Last year

33%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,295

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,985

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,995

Last year

18%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,495

Last year

3%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Downtown Berkeley Bart Station, 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.

Discover rentals in Downtown Berkeley Bart Station, CA

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Apartment for rent

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3d ago

7.6

Very good

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2 beds

2 baths

$895–$3,995

Apartment for rent

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Income restricted

6h ago

7.6

Very good

Helios

1698 University Ave, Berkeley, CA 94703

1 bed

1 bath

$950–$1,800

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Downtown Berkeley Bart Station, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Berkeley rental market.

How much is rent in Berkeley?

The average rent in Berkeley is $2,722 per month as of September 5, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Berkeley?

Average rent prices in Berkeley have increased by 14% since last year.

How does Berkeley rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Berkeley is 43% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $822 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Berkeley?

To comfortably afford rent in Berkeley, you'd need to earn approximately $109,000/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).

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