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Berkeley, CA Rental Market Trends

What is the average rent in Berkeley?

The average rent for an apartment in Berkeley is $3,382. The cost of rent varies depending on several factors, including location, size, and quality.

Average rent in Berkeley, CA

Last updated July 2023
Average Rent Average Apartment Size
$3,382 696 sq. ft.

What is the average apartment size in Berkeley?

The average size for a Berkeley, CA apartment is 696 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

Berkeley, CA apartment rent ranges

Berkeley, CA Occupied Housing Units

25,106 or 57% of the households in Berkeley, CA are renter-occupied while 19,089 or 43% are owner-occupied.

Berkeley, CA rent trends

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Average Rent in Berkeley, CA By Neighborhood

University of California
$3,524
Downtown Berkeley
$3,495
Elmwood
$3,495
Panoramic Hill
$3,495
South Berkeley
$3,427
North Berkeley
$3,282
Southwest Berkeley
$2,995
Berkeley Marina
$2,844
Golden Gate Fields
$2,844
Northwest Berkeley
$2,844
Central Berkeley
$2,667
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Neighborhood Average Rent
University of California $3,524
Downtown Berkeley $3,495
Elmwood $3,495
Panoramic Hill $3,495
South Berkeley $3,427
North Berkeley $3,282
Southwest Berkeley $2,995
Berkeley Marina $2,844
Golden Gate Fields $2,844
Northwest Berkeley $2,844
Central Berkeley $2,667
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Berkeley?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Berkeley are Central Berkeley, where the average rent goes for $2,667/month, Berkeley Marina, where renters pay $2,844/mo on average, and Golden Gate Fields, where the average rent goes for $2,844/mo. If you’re looking for other great deals, check out the listings from Northwest Berkeley ($2,844), Southwest Berkeley ($2,995), and North Berkeley ($3,282), where the asking prices are below the average Berkeley rent of $3,382/mo.

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Berkeley?

The most expensive neighborhoods in Berkeley are Elmwood ($3,495), Panoramic Hill ($3,495) and University of California ($3,524).

What are the most popular neighborhoods in Berkeley?

The most popular neighborhood in Berkeley is Downtown Berkeley, where there are 8 listings with an average rent of $3,495. Next up is Elmwood, where apartments go for $3,495/month, followed by South Berkeley with $3,427 If you’re looking to rent in Berkeley’s most popular neighborhoods, make sure to also check out North Berkeley, where renters pay $3,282 on average, and Southwest Berkeley, where the average monthly rent is $2,995.

Berkeley | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Neighborhood
vs.

Rent in Berkeley Marina is 7% higher than in Central Berkeley

$2,844

Berkeley Marina rent is 16% lower than Berkeley average

Average Rent $2,844
$2,667

Central Berkeley rent is 21% lower than Berkeley average

Average Rent $2,667

How Berkeley Compares to Other Cities

City Average Rent
Los Angeles $2,742
San Francisco $3,336
East Bay $2,570
San Diego $3,016
Long Beach $2,579
Sacramento $1,856
San Jose $3,021
Oakland $2,790
Fresno $1,547
Inglewood $2,570
Sunnyvale $3,063
Mountain View $3,283
Palo Alto $3,402
Santa Rosa $2,266
San Mateo $3,447
Fremont $2,767
Santa Clara $3,155
Stockton $1,590
Berkeley $3,382
Hayward $2,357
Vallejo $2,097

What is the average price for a storage unit in Berkeley?

The average rent for a non-climate-controlled 10'x10' storage unit in Berkeley is $394.9. Rental costs vary depending on several factors, including unit size and the storage facility's location and amenities.

Most Popular Apartments in Berkeley

2028 Bancroft Way Studio-3 Beds Apartment for Rent
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B28

2028 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 94704
Studio $2,695
1 BED $2,895
2+ BEDS $3,695
Front entry, Parking lot, Laundry on-site
1 day ago

2215 Channing Way

2215 Channing Way, Berkeley, CA 94704
3 BEDS $4,195
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URSA Berkeley

2124 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 94704
1 BED $2,895
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Telegraph Bays

2616 Telegraph Ave., Berkeley, CA 94704
1 BED $2,495
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