East Bay, CA Rental Market Trends
Last updated: August 01, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau
Highlights
The average rent for an apartment in East Bay is $2,735, a 2.43% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,670.
Studio Apartments at $2,226 offer the most budget-friendly option with 503 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.
One-bedroom apartments provide 690 square feet for $2,443, balancing privacy and affordability.
Two-bedroom units at $2,966 offer 963 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.
Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,224 sq ft) for $3,722, suitable for larger households.
Average rent in East Bay, CA
Last updated: August 01, 2026
| Average Rent | Average Apartment Size | |
|---|---|---|
| All Rentals | $2,735 | 832 sq. ft. |
| Studio | $2,226 | 503 sq. ft. |
| 1 Bed | $2,443 | 690 sq. ft. |
| 2 Beds | $2,966 | 963 sq. ft. |
| 3 Beds | $3,722 | 1,224 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 (32%) fall between $2,501-$3,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.
Do most people rent or own in East Bay, CA?
291,438 or 36% of the households in East Bay, CA are renter-occupied while 512,863 or 64% are owner-occupied.
Most affordable neighborhoods in East Bay?
Mission - Foothill $1,860/month
Elmwood $2,072/month
Longwood - Winton Grove $2,151/month
All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $2,735/month.Most expensive neighborhoods in East Bay?
East Industrial $3,589/month
Central Alameda $3,992/month
University of California $5,215/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 | $5,215 |
| Central Alameda | $3,992 |
| East Industrial | $3,589 |
| Downtown Pleasanton | $3,533 |
| Downtown Berkeley | $3,450 |
| Southside Livermore | $3,318 |
| Cherry - Guardino | $3,272 |
| Downtown Fremont | $3,243 |
| Vineyard | $3,147 |
| Overlook | $3,129 |
| Downtown Walnut Creek | $3,048 |
| Diablo Hills | $3,048 |
| South Shore | $3,046 |
| Southwest Berkeley | $3,041 |
| North Berkeley | $3,024 |
| South Berkeley | $2,955 |
| Centerville Fremont | $2,920 |
| North Hayward | $2,829 |
| West End Alameda | $2,719 |
| Birdland | $2,699 |
| Northgate | $2,680 |
| Camelback | $2,664 |
| Irvington | $2,661 |
| Mission - Garin | $2,639 |
| East End Alameda | $2,629 |
| Ellinwood | $2,626 |
| Downtown Pleasant Hill | $2,592 |
| Poets Corner | $2,580 |
| Brookvale | $2,563 |
| Sundale | $2,521 |
| Jensen Tract | $2,512 |
| Clawson | $2,511 |
| Harder - Tennyson | $2,491 |
| Northside Livermore | $2,488 |
| Glenmoor | $2,487 |
| Broadway Plaza | $2,470 |
| Meadow Creek | $2,428 |
| Upper B Street | $2,423 |
| Cabrillo | $2,419 |
| Santa Clara | $2,388 |
| Jackson Triangle | $2,378 |
| Halcyon - Foothill | $2,345 |
| Eastshore | $2,341 |
| Hilltop District | $2,333 |
| Downtown San Leandro | $2,332 |
| North San Leandro | $2,308 |
| Floresta Gardens | $2,307 |
| Pleasant Valley | $2,268 |
| Springtown | $2,259 |
| Sunset | $2,163 |
| Longwood - Winton Grove | $2,151 |
| Elmwood | $2,072 |
| Mission - Foothill | $1,860 |
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East Bay | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood
Rent in Birdland is 9% higher than in Broadway Plaza
$2,699
Birdland rent is 1% lower than East Bay average
Average Rent
$2,699
$2,470
Broadway Plaza rent is 10% lower than East Bay average
Average Rent
$2,470
How East Bay Compares to Other Cities
| City | Average Rent |
|---|---|
| East Bay | $2,735 |
| Los Angeles | $2,755 |
| San Francisco | $3,915 |
| San Diego | $2,999 |
| Sacramento | $1,884 |
| Oakland | $2,653 |
| Fresno | $1,621 |
| San Jose | $3,246 |
| Alameda | $3,037 |
| Long Beach | $2,702 |
| Anaheim | $2,498 |
| Berkeley | $3,364 |
| Mountain View, CA | $3,944 |
| Pittsburg, CA | $2,246 |
| Hayward, CA | $2,461 |
| Fremont, CA | $2,941 |
| Concord, CA | $2,355 |
| Menlo Park, CA | $4,686 |
| Walnut Creek, CA | $2,718 |
| San Leandro, CA | $2,312 |
| Antioch, CA | $2,117 |
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.