Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on May 4, 2026

Average rent in
University of California Berkeley, CA

Last updated on May 4, 2026

Last updated on May 4, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in University of California Berkeley, CA is $2,495. This is +28%, or $545, higher than the national average.

$3.65

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,495

decreased by3%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

1,012

for rent on Zumper.com

As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in University of California Berkeley, CA is $2,495. This is +28%, or $545, higher than the national average.

$3.65

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

9%
61%
23%
4%
2%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001-$50,000$6,001 - $50,000

Households

At this time, we don't have information to generate a distribution. Please check back soon.

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 price trends in
University of California Berkeley, CA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in University of California Berkeley, CA have decreased by 3% in the last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

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

Rent comparables in
University of California Berkeley, CA

The monthly rent for an apartment in University of California Berkeley, CA is $2,495. A 1-bedroom apartment in University of California Berkeley, CA costs about $2,245 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,900. Houses for rent in University of California Berkeley, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,200.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,245

-

2%

2 bedroom

$2,895

-

3%

3 bedroom

$3,497

-

17%

4 bedroom

$5,295

-

25%

Studio

$1,750

-

3%

Studio

Average rent

$1,750

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,245

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,895

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,497

Last year

17%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,295

Last year

25%

The table above reflects average rent prices in University of California 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.

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