East Bay, CA Rental Market Trends
Last updated: April 22, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau
Highlights
The average rent for an apartment in East Bay is $2,684, a 1.21% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,652.
Studio Apartments at $2,210 offer the most budget-friendly option with 505 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.
One-bedroom apartments provide 691 square feet for $2,408, balancing privacy and affordability.
Two-beedroom units at $2,899 offer 962 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.
Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,220 sq ft) for $3,647, suitable for larger households.
Average rent in East Bay, CA
Last updated: April 22, 2026
| Average Rent | Average Apartment Size | |
|---|---|---|
| All Rentals | $2,684 | 832 sq. ft. |
| Studio | $2,210 | 505 sq. ft. |
| 1 Bed | $2,408 | 691 sq. ft. |
| 2 Beds | $2,899 | 962 sq. ft. |
| 3 Beds | $3,647 | 1,220 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 (34%) 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 $1,925/month
Longwood - Winton Grove $2,033/month
Sunset $2,108/month
All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $2,684/month.Most expensive neighborhoods in East Bay?
Downtown Pleasanton $3,544/month
Central Alameda $4,079/month
University of California $5,241/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 | $5,241 |
| Central Alameda | $4,079 |
| Downtown Pleasanton | $3,544 |
| East Industrial | $3,515 |
| Downtown Berkeley | $3,491 |
| Southside Livermore | $3,316 |
| Cherry - Guardino | $3,179 |
| Overlook | $3,124 |
| North Berkeley | $3,074 |
| Vineyard | $3,041 |
| Downtown Walnut Creek | $3,039 |
| Southwest Berkeley | $3,011 |
| Downtown Fremont | $2,996 |
| South Shore | $2,990 |
| South Berkeley | $2,952 |
| Diablo Hills | $2,872 |
| North Hayward | $2,850 |
| Centerville Fremont | $2,818 |
| West End Alameda | $2,711 |
| Camelback | $2,705 |
| Irvington | $2,639 |
| Birdland | $2,621 |
| East End Alameda | $2,595 |
| Northgate | $2,592 |
| Downtown Pleasant Hill | $2,587 |
| Mission - Garin | $2,574 |
| Jensen Tract | $2,564 |
| Harder - Tennyson | $2,534 |
| Poets Corner | $2,510 |
| Brookvale | $2,501 |
| Sundale | $2,498 |
| Ellinwood | $2,493 |
| Clawson | $2,475 |
| Glenmoor | $2,427 |
| Broadway Plaza | $2,412 |
| Upper B Street | $2,405 |
| Cabrillo | $2,404 |
| Meadow Creek | $2,389 |
| Northside Livermore | $2,381 |
| Jackson Triangle | $2,359 |
| Downtown San Leandro | $2,354 |
| Santa Clara | $2,332 |
| Hilltop District | $2,321 |
| North San Leandro | $2,313 |
| Halcyon - Foothill | $2,309 |
| Floresta Gardens | $2,297 |
| Eastshore | $2,291 |
| Springtown | $2,272 |
| Pleasant Valley | $2,247 |
| Elmwood | $2,176 |
| Sunset | $2,108 |
| Longwood - Winton Grove | $2,033 |
| Mission - Foothill | $1,925 |
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East Bay | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood
Rent in Birdland is 9% higher than in Broadway Plaza
$2,621
Birdland rent is 2% lower than East Bay average
Average Rent
$2,621
$2,412
Broadway Plaza rent is 10% lower than East Bay average
Average Rent
$2,412
How East Bay Compares to Other Cities
| City | Average Rent |
|---|---|
| East Bay | $2,684 |
| Los Angeles | $2,742 |
| San Diego | $2,969 |
| San Francisco | $3,792 |
| Oakland | $2,625 |
| Long Beach | $2,684 |
| Sacramento | $1,882 |
| San Jose | $3,170 |
| Alameda | $3,031 |
| Fresno | $1,618 |
| Anaheim | $2,470 |
| Berkeley | $3,395 |
| Mountain View | $3,806 |
| Hayward, CA | $2,425 |
| Fremont, CA | $2,839 |
| Concord, CA | $2,380 |
| Walnut Creek, CA | $2,706 |
| Pittsburg, CA | $2,196 |
| Menlo Park, CA | $4,538 |
| San Leandro, CA | $2,301 |
| Antioch, CA | $2,131 |
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.