FOUND Study Southside Berkeley
2201 Dwight Way,
Berkeley, CA 94704
2-4 Beds | $1,150 - $2,550
$2,354/month
Average Rent
567 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+0.9%
Increase in the Last Year
As of March 2025, the average rent in Berkeley, CA is $2,354 per month. This is 51% higher than the national average rent price of $1,560/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 $2,069 per month for a studio, $2,354 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,239 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $4,772 or more.
In the past year, rent has increased by 0.9%, which averages out to $22 more per month.
Based on current rent prices, North Berkeley, Northwest Berkeley and Downtown Berkeley are the most expensive neighborhoods in Berkeley.
The neighborhoods in Berkeley with the most apartments available are Downtown Berkeley, South Berkeley and North Berkeley .
Because the average rent in Berkeley is $2,354, you’ll want to make about $7,846 per month or $94,152 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.
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* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.