What's the average rent in Berkeley, CA?

Rental Market Trends in Berkeley, CA

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of October 2026, the average rent in Berkeley, CA is $2,895 per month, which is 49% higher than the national average rent of $1,948 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$2,895

3.6%$101 increase month-over-month

9.2%$245 increase year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

516

APARTMENTS

$2,758

HOUSES

$5,500

TOWNHOUSES

$3,400

As of October 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Berkeley, CA at $2,758 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $5,500 per month. Townhomes average $3,400 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,295
2 Bedrooms	$3,100
3 Bedrooms	$3,975
4 Bedrooms	$4,500
All	$2,895

As of October 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Berkeley, CA is $2,295 per month, followed by $3,100 for a 2 bedroom rental, $3,975 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $4,500 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$4,500
2 Bedrooms	$3,349
3 Bedrooms	—
4 Bedrooms	$6,995
All	$3,400

As of October 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Berkeley, CA is $4,500 per month, followed by $3,349 for a 2 bedroom townhome, and $6,995 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,250
2 Bedrooms	$3,175
3 Bedrooms	$3,995
4 Bedrooms	$4,495
All	$2,950

As of October 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Berkeley, CA is $2,250 per month, followed by $3,175 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $3,995 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $4,495 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,500
2 Bedrooms	$4,850
3 Bedrooms	$5,063
4 Bedrooms	$6,085
All	$5,500

As of October 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Berkeley, CA is $1,500 per month, followed by $4,850 for a 2 bedroom house, $5,063 for a 3 bedroom house, and $6,085 for a 4 bedroom house.