East Bay, CA Rental Market Trends
Last updated: October 19, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau
Highlights
The average rent for an apartment in East Bay is $2,685, a 1.86% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,636.
Studio Apartments at $2,156 offer the most budget-friendly option with 510 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.
One-bedroom apartments provide 691 square feet for $2,393, balancing privacy and affordability.
Two-beedroom units at $2,921 offer 963 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.
Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,232 sq ft) for $3,658, suitable for larger households.
Average rent in East Bay, CA
Last updated: October 19, 2025
| Average Rent | Average Apartment Size | |
|---|---|---|
| All Rentals | $2,685 | 834 sq. ft. |
| Studio | $2,156 | 510 sq. ft. |
| 1 Bed | $2,393 | 691 sq. ft. |
| 2 Beds | $2,921 | 963 sq. ft. |
| 3 Beds | $3,658 | 1,232 sq. ft. |
East Bay, CA rent trends
What's the typical rent budget in East Bay, CA?
The largest share of rentals in East Bay, CA (33%) fall between $2,001-$2,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.
Do most people rent or own in East Bay, CA?
292,262 or 37% of the households in East Bay, CA are renter-occupied while 507,653 or 63% are owner-occupied.
Most affordable neighborhoods in East Bay?
Mission - Foothill $1,965/month
Sunset $2,166/month
Elmwood $2,170/month
All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $2,685/month.Most expensive neighborhoods in East Bay?
East Industrial $3,517/month
Central Alameda $3,818/month
University of California $4,770/month
These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.Average Rent in East Bay, CA By Neighborhood
| Neighborhood | Average Rent |
|---|---|
| University of California | $4,770 |
| Central Alameda | $3,818 |
| East Industrial | $3,517 |
| Downtown Berkeley | $3,480 |
| Downtown Pleasanton | $3,371 |
| Overlook | $3,254 |
| Cherry - Guardino | $3,253 |
| Southside Livermore | $3,226 |
| Alameda Point | $3,220 |
| North Berkeley | $3,107 |
| Vineyard | $3,032 |
| Southwest Berkeley | $3,031 |
| Downtown Fremont | $2,992 |
| Downtown Walnut Creek | $2,984 |
| South Berkeley | $2,930 |
| North Hayward | $2,930 |
| South Shore | $2,915 |
| Centerville Fremont | $2,816 |
| Diablo Hills | $2,814 |
| West End Alameda | $2,731 |
| Mission - Garin | $2,692 |
| Ridgeview Commons | $2,680 |
| Willow West | $2,630 |
| Irvington | $2,627 |
| Camelback | $2,615 |
| Northgate | $2,604 |
| Birdland | $2,600 |
| Poets Corner | $2,593 |
| Northside Livermore | $2,571 |
| Sundale | $2,560 |
| Wagner Farms | $2,559 |
| Ellinwood | $2,528 |
| Meadow Creek | $2,528 |
| Clawson | $2,523 |
| Downtown Pleasant Hill | $2,513 |
| Jensen Tract | $2,512 |
| East End Alameda | $2,493 |
| Cabrillo | $2,490 |
| Harder - Tennyson | $2,489 |
| Upper B Street | $2,470 |
| Broadway Plaza | $2,449 |
| Halcyon - Foothill | $2,439 |
| Brookvale | $2,421 |
| Glenmoor | $2,420 |
| Eastshore | $2,390 |
| Jackson Triangle | $2,360 |
| Downtown San Leandro | $2,348 |
| Santa Clara | $2,335 |
| Hilltop District | $2,328 |
| North San Leandro | $2,321 |
| Hayward Highland | $2,314 |
| Springtown | $2,271 |
| Longwood - Winton Grove | $2,190 |
| Pleasant Valley | $2,177 |
| Floresta Gardens | $2,175 |
| College Park | $2,172 |
| Elmwood | $2,170 |
| Sunset | $2,166 |
| Mission - Foothill | $1,965 |
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East Bay | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood
Rent in Alameda Point is 24% higher than in Birdland
$3,220
Alameda Point rent is 20% higher than East Bay average
Average Rent
$3,220
$2,600
Birdland rent is 3% lower than East Bay average
Average Rent
$2,600
How East Bay Compares to Other Cities
| City | Average Rent |
|---|---|
| East Bay | $2,685 |
| Los Angeles | $2,762 |
| San Francisco | $3,545 |
| San Diego | $2,959 |
| Oakland | $2,651 |
| Sacramento | $1,921 |
| Long Beach | $2,665 |
| San Jose | $3,170 |
| Tulare | $1,576 |
| Vallejo | $2,121 |
| Anaheim | $2,486 |
| Mountain View, CA | $3,756 |
| Fremont, CA | $2,861 |
| Berkeley, CA | $3,314 |
| Hayward, CA | $2,464 |
| Danville, CA | $3,336 |
| Concord, CA | $2,369 |
| Menlo Park, CA | $4,540 |
| Pittsburg, CA | $2,254 |
| Walnut Creek, CA | $2,687 |
| San Leandro, CA | $2,321 |
Where this data comes from
The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.
Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all East Bay apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.
Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.