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Houses for Rent in Downtown Berkeley, Berkeley, CA
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    2020 Kittredge St Suite D, Berkeley, CA 94704
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    2 BEDS $2,822
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    2432 Milvia St., Berkeley, CA 94704
    6 BEDS $7,195
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    847 Evelyn Ave., Albany, CA 94706
    1 BED $3,000
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    602 Canon Drive, Kensington, CA 94708
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    2263 East 15Th Street, Oakland, CA 94606
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    646 18Th St, Richmond, CA 94801
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    539 3Rd Street, Richmond, CA 94801
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    1506 Versailles Ave., Alameda, CA 94501
    3 BEDS $4,000
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    680 Santa Maria Rd, El Sobrante, CA 94803
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    4572 Hilltop Drive, El Sobrante, CA 94803
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    29 Sanford Ave, Richmond, CA 94801
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    146 Oarsman Ct, Hercules, CA 94547
    2 BEDS $2,450
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    2708 Kevin Rd, San Pablo, CA 94806
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    721 Payne Court, Richmond, CA 94806
    3 BEDS $2,700
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    2323 Hyde Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
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    10 Edgehill Way, San Francisco, CA 94127
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    Fillmore Heritage Center, San Francisco, CA 94115
    1 BED $4,150
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    Presidio Blvd., San Francisco, CA 94129
    4 BEDS $8,930+
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    Presidio Residences, San Francisco, CA 94129
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    Wyman Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94129
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    952 Lincoln Blvd., San Francisco, CA 94129
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    4 BEDS $7,100+
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    Kobbe Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94129
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    56 Presidio Blvd., San Francisco, CA 94129
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    43 Adelaide Drive, Martinez, CA 94553
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    329 Via La Cumbre, Greenbrae, CA 94904
    2 BEDS $4,500
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Average rent in Downtown Berkeley, Berkeley, CA

$3,478/mo Downtown Berkeley, Berkeley, CA average rental price, March 2025
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The average monthly rent for an apartment in Downtown Berkeley, Berkeley, CA is around $3,478.

    Downtown Berkeley, Berkeley, CA apartment rent ranges

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    Frequently asked questions

    How many houses are available in Downtown Berkeley, Berkeley, CA on RentCafe?

    There are 9 house rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Downtown Berkeley, Berkeley, CA were last updated on 25 Apr 2025.

    What is the average size of a rental house in Downtown Berkeley, Berkeley, CA?

    The average Downtown Berkeley, Berkeley, CA rental house size is 983 sq. ft.

    What are the advantages of renting a house in Downtown Berkeley, Berkeley, CA?

    Renting a house in Downtown Berkeley, Berkeley, CA comes with more space, both indoor and outdoor.

    What are the downsides of renting a house apartment in Downtown Berkeley, Berkeley, CA?

    Houses for rent in Downtown Berkeley, Berkeley, CA are usually located in non-central areas.

    Downtown Berkeley, Berkeley, CA demographics

    • 24,427Total Population
    • 12,983 Female
      11,444 Male
    • 21Median Age

    In total, Downtown Berkeley, Berkeley, CA has 24,427 residents, 12,983 women and 11,444 men, per U.S. Census recent estimates. Statistics show that the median age of Downtown Berkeley’s population is 21.

    Downtown Berkeley, Berkeley, CA households

    • 1,686 Family
      6,576 Non-family
    • 634 Children
      7,628 No Children
    • 8,262Total Number of Households
    • 2Average People Per Household
    • $52,105Median Household Income

    There is a total of 8,262 households in Downtown Berkeley, Berkeley, CA. Of these, 634 have children and 7,628 are without children. Per Census Bureau’s most current estimates, 1,686 family households and 6,576 non-family households live in this area. The size of a household in Downtown Berkeley is 2 people, on average. The median household annual income in Downtown Berkeley equals $52,105, and the monthly housing costs equal $2,010.

    Downtown Berkeley, Berkeley, CA education statistics

    According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, 1% of the population in Downtown Berkeley, Berkeley, CA have no high school education, 22% went to high-school, and 36% have partially completed college. Moreover, 5% of the population hold an Associate Degree, 23% hold a Bachelor Degree, and 14% hold a Graduate Degree.

    Renting a house in Downtown Berkeley, Berkeley, CA

    Regardless of the type of house you are going to rent, location is important. We have 25 properties listed in Downtown Berkeley, Berkeley, CA to choose from, with prices ranging from $2,450 to $10,300. That can be quite a lot to choose from. If you’re on a tight budget and are looking for cheap houses for rent, make your life easier and set up a maximum price filter in the top menu. You may be renting on a budget and 1 bedroom duplexes will do just fine or you may be able to spend a bit more and are looking at 4 bedroom single family homes for rent. Either way, choose wisely. Don’t fall for the impeccable lawn or a pool. Although these things are nice to have they aren’t worth a penny if you’re not able to enjoy them because of loud neighbors or a lack of time. Speaking of lack of time…

    Renting a house with children

    There are 32 properties in Downtown Berkeley, Berkeley, CA listed for rent right now with prices ranging from $2,450 to $10,300. But if you have children there’s so much more to consider. A resource we all seem to lack: time. Avoiding a nightmare commute may be more important than deciding between a 2 bedroom or a 3 bedroom house. Although you could spend several hours in the car with your children and count it as family time, it’d be much nicer to spend this time around the dinner table. When you’re browsing through our rental homes, keep in mind the dreaded morning kindergarten-school-office Bermuda Triangle that is swallowing precious time out of your life. Draw a radius or a polygon around the school or the kindergarten you’ve chosen in Downtown Berkeley, Berkeley, CA and explore all the homes for rent located close by. Finding a house close to your kids’ school will drastically cut down your commute time. It will also help you see other things in your life more clearly, generally speaking. After all, choosing from 32 houses can be complicated and you’ve managed just fine.

    Finding a home nearby is easier than you think. Check out our Apartments Near Me page and take your pick!