Last updated on June 23, 2026

Average rent in
University of California Berkeley, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Richmond

$2,503/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Richmond is $2,503 per month as of June 2026. This is 28% above the national average rent, or $553 more per month.

$3.59

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Richmond

955

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Richmond rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in University of California Berkeley, CA

Average rent prices in Richmond have remained the same 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 University of California Berkeley, CA

Rent prices in Richmond vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Richmond is $2,495, whereas a house costs $3,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Richmond run $2,250 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,878.

Listings

Studio

$1,800

-

5%

1 bedroom

$2,250

-

4%

2 bedroom

$2,895

-

No Change

3 bedroom

$3,700

-

12%

4 bedroom

$5,295

-

283%

Studio

Average rent

$1,800

Last year

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,250

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,895

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,700

Last year

12%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,295

Last year

283%

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.

Discover rentals in University of California Berkeley, CA

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Income restricted

5d+ ago

7.1

Very good

Summer Housing Near Campus

2424 Warring St, Berkeley, CA 94704

Studio

0 baths

$600–$1,000

Apartment for rent

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4d ago

7.2

Very good

1 bed

1 bath

$765–$1,695

Apartment for rent

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5d+ ago

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North Oakland Share 3 Bedroom House

990 55th St #2, Oakland, CA 94608

1 bed

2 baths

$799

House for rent

Available Jun 19

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2d ago

7.2

Very good

Common at The Brooklyn

11th St & Franklin St, Oakland, CA 94607

1 bed

1 bath

$825–$1,284

Apartment for rent

Available May 30

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Frequently asked questions for University of California Berkeley, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Richmond rental market.

How much is rent in Richmond?

The average rent in Richmond is $2,503 per month as of June 20, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Richmond?

Average rent prices in Richmond have remained the same since last year.

How does Richmond rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Richmond is 28% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $553 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Richmond?

To comfortably afford rent in Richmond, you'd need to earn approximately $100,000/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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