Aquatic Fourth Street
2010 5th St,
Berkeley, CA 94710
Studio - 2 Beds | $2,691 - $5,753
Rental Market Trends in Berkeley, CA
What is the average rent in Berkeley, CA?
$2,304/month
Average Rent
570 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-0.1%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of January 2025, the average rent in Berkeley, CA is $2,304 per month. This is 48% higher than the national average rent price of $1,554/month, making Berkeley one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Berkeley, you can expect to pay about $2,041 per month for a studio, $2,304 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,217 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $4,578 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Berkeley, CA?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.1%, which averages out to $2 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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2025
Rent Ranges in Berkeley, CA
Last Updated January 2025
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
1%
Below $700/month
9%
$700 - $1,000/month
16%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
17%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
58%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Berkeley?
Based on current rent prices, Southside, Berkeley Hills and Northbrae are the most affordable neighborhoods in Berkeley.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Berkeley?
Based on current rent prices, North Berkeley, Downtown Berkeley and Northwest Berkeley are the most expensive neighborhoods in Berkeley.
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Which Berkeley neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Berkeley with the most apartments available are Downtown Berkeley, South Berkeley and North Berkeley .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Berkeley, CA?
Because the average rent in Berkeley is $2,304, you’ll want to make about $7,680 per month or $92,160 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does Berkeley, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Berkeley, CA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
$1,823/month
$1,973/month
One Bedroom
$3,320/month
$2,016/month
Two Bedroom
$3,410/month
$2,881/month
Three Bedroom
$6,518/month
$4,420/month
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Methodology
† Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.