Average Rent in Berkeley, CA

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Current Versus Historical Berkeley, CA Rents

Berkeley rentals average $1,780 for a studio rental to $8,500 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,423, or roughly $50 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $10 (-0.52%) year-over-year from $1,905 to $1,895. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $96 (4.46%) year-over-year from $2,154 to $2,250. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $617 (23.23%) year-over-year from $2,656 to $3,273. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $2,148 (51.17%) year-over-year from $4,198 to $6,346. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $3,067 (56.44%) year-over-year from $5,433 to $8,500. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 0.26% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.32% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 8.87% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 36.92% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 25.32% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$86.78	$1,895	$1,905 (-0.52%)	$1,913 (-0.92%)
1 BR	$49.44	$2,250	$2,154 (4.46%)	$2,119 (6.17%)
2 BR	$51.43	$3,273	$2,656 (23.23%)	$2,863 (14.29%)
3 BR	$41.31	$6,346	$4,198 (51.17%)	$4,331 (46.52%)
4+ BR	$46.36	$8,500	$5,433 (56.44%)	$4,712 (80.40%)

Historical Rents in Berkeley, CA

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Top Cities Near Berkeley

There are a total of 2 cities nearby Berkeley. The average rent in Berkeley is currently $3,517 per month. Our records show that Oakland, CA, with an average rent of $2,562, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Berkeley, CA is San Francisco, CA. Monthly rents here are on average $4,472 per month.

Let's compare Berkeley, CA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Berkeley, CA is 19.35% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 49.41% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Berkeley, CA are about 46.58% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 5.09% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 2 cities near Berkeley, CA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Oakland, CA	$1,554	$2,200	$2,500	$2,562
San Francisco, CA	$2,695	$4,524	$6,295	$4,472

Top Neighborhoods Near Berkeley

There are a total of 1 neighborhoods in or near Berkeley. One neighborhood in the area is South of Market. We've included all of these top 1 neighborhoods in or near Berkeley, CA in the following table.

The average rent for these 1 neighborhoods in or near Berkeley, CA is currently around $4,887 per month. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Berkeley's average rent, which is only $2,423. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Berkeley, South of Market has the most affordable average rent at $4,887 per month. Whereas, at $4,887 average rent per month, South of Market is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Berkeley. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
South of Market, San Francisco, CA	$4,130	$4,569	$6,797	$4,887

Top Counties Near Berkeley

There are a total of 1 counties located by Berkeley, CA. One county in the area is San Francisco, CA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $4,472. That's roughly around $80 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is San Francisco, CA. Its average rent per month is $4,472. Vice versa, with an average rent of $4,472, San Francisco, CA is the most expensive county by Berkeley, CA.

Typically, rent for studios in Berkeley, CA is 51.40% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Berkeley, CA is 101.04% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Berkeley, CA is 109.83% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
San Francisco, CA	$2,695	$4,524	$6,295	$4,472

Top Zipcodes Near Berkeley

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Frequently Asked Questions - Berkeley Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Berkeley, CA?

The average monthly rental price for Berkeley, CA apartments for rent is approximately $2,423. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Berkeley, CA rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Berkeley, CA.

How much is a studio apartment in Berkeley, CA?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,780 and an average price per square feet of $86.78. There are a total of 14 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Berkeley.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Berkeley, CA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,250 and an average price per square feet of $49.44. There are a total of 19 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Berkeley.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Berkeley, CA?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $3,000 and an average price per square feet of $51.43. There are a total of 23 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Berkeley.

How have rent prices in Berkeley, CA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Berkeley, CA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.01%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.23%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.51% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Berkeley, CA?

A reasonable rent price in Berkeley, CA is around $1,938/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.