Average Rent in Berkeley, CA
11 apartment buildings, 185 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$3,002/mo
Cheapest
$765/mo
Properties
11
Units
185
Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 11 properties in Berkeley, CA.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Berkeley, CA Rent Prices
All 11 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
SG Real Estate
2105 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Berkeley, CA 94704, USA
Blake at Berkeley
2033 Blake St, Berkeley, CA 94704, USA
Bay House Emeryville
5684 Bay St, Emeryville, CA 94608, USA
Avalon Public Market
6301 Shellmound St, Emeryville, CA 94608, USA
47Hundred
4700 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA 94609, USA
Aquatic Fourth Street
2010 Fifth St, Berkeley, CA 94710, USA
Baxter on Broadway
4901 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94609, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SG Real Estate 2105 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Berkeley, CA 94704, USA | $765 | $2,892 | $4.82 | 4.2 (305) | 158 |
| 2 | Blake at Berkeley 2033 Blake St, Berkeley, CA 94704, USA | $2,776 | $3,722 | $5.41 | 4.5 (44) | 5 |
| 3 | Bay House Emeryville 5684 Bay St, Emeryville, CA 94608, USA | $3,189 | $3,723 | $3.91 | 4.4 (171) | 15 |
| 4 | Avalon Public Market 6301 Shellmound St, Emeryville, CA 94608, USA | $3,200 | $3,423 | $4.58 | 4.4 (156) | 7 |
| 5 | 47Hundred 4700 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA 94609, USA | -- | -- | -- | 4.3 (32) | 0 |
| 6 | Aquatic Fourth Street 2010 Fifth St, Berkeley, CA 94710, USA | -- | -- | -- | 4.5 (157) | 0 |
| 7 | Baxter on Broadway 4901 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94609, USA | -- | -- | -- | 3.8 (54) | 0 |
Explore Each Property
SG Real Estate
4.2 (305)2105 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Berkeley, CA 94704, USA
Blake at Berkeley
4.5 (44)2033 Blake St, Berkeley, CA 94704, USA
Bay House Emeryville
4.4 (171)5684 Bay St, Emeryville, CA 94608, USA
Avalon Public Market
4.4 (156)6301 Shellmound St, Emeryville, CA 94608, USA
47Hundred
4.3 (32)4700 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA 94609, USA
Aquatic Fourth Street
4.5 (157)2010 Fifth St, Berkeley, CA 94710, USA
Berkeley, CA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Berkeley, CA is $3,002 per month, based on 185 units across 11 apartment communities. Prices range from $765 at SG Real Estate to $3,200 at Avalon Public Market.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,256/mo | $898/mo | 61 |
| 1 Bed | $2,633/mo | $765/mo | 63 |
| 2 Bed | $3,901/mo | $1,062/mo | 48 |
| 3 Bed | $4,623/mo | $1,350/mo | 10 |
| 4 Bed | $6,122/mo | $5,975/mo | 3 |
Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Berkeley, CA, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Berkeley, CA averages $2,633/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $3,901/mo. At the local median household income of $108,558, that works out to 33% of gross income, above the 30 percent affordability ceiling, a stretched-budget market.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Berkeley, CA at $2,127/mo. The current tracked market average runs 41% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Berkeley, CA while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Berkeley, CA?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$120,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $3,002/mo.
Comfortable income
$144,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($765/mo), you need to earn at least $31,000/year.
Median household income in Berkeley, CA is $108,558 , about 25% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Berkeley, CA
Overall prices in Berkeley, CA runs above the national average by about 18% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 117.6, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Berkeley, CA's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $3,002 |
| Utilities | $861 |
| Groceries | $622 |
| Transportation | $2,051 |
| Healthcare | $1,001 |
| Other goods and services | $1,601 |
| Estimated total | $9,138/mo |
Population
120,223
Median household income
$108,558
Census median rent
$2,127/mo
Rent as % of income
32.9%
Median age
32.9
Mean commute
30 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in California
How Berkeley, CA rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Berkeley, CA | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | $2,872 | -4% | 46 |
| San Diego, CA | $3,210 | +7% | 25 |
| Sacramento, CA | $2,284 | -24% | 25 |
| Riverside, CA | $2,536 | -16% | 25 |
| Anaheim, CA | $2,749 | -8% | 22 |
| Oakland, CA | $3,349 | +12% | 21 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Berkeley, CA?
The average rent in Berkeley, CA is $3,002 per month, based on 185 units across 11 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Berkeley, CA?
The lowest available rent in Berkeley, CA starts at $765 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Berkeley, CA?
1-bedroom apartments in Berkeley, CA average $2,633/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $765/mo across 63 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Berkeley, CA?
2-bedroom apartments in Berkeley, CA average $3,901/mo. Units start from $1,062/mo across 48 units currently listed.
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