What's the average rent in Berkeley, CA?

Rental Market Trends in Berkeley, CA

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of July 2026, the average rent in Berkeley, CA is $2,740 per month, which is 40% higher than the national average rent of $1,951 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$2,740

0.7%$20 increase month-over-month

-1.4%-$40 decrease year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

802

APARTMENTS

$2,523

HOUSES

$4,400

TOWNHOUSES

$3,950

As of July 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Berkeley, CA at $2,523 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $4,400 per month. Townhomes average $3,950 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,344
2 Bedrooms	$3,050
3 Bedrooms	$4,065
4 Bedrooms	$5,750
All	$2,740

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Berkeley, CA is $2,344 per month, followed by $3,050 for a 2 bedroom rental, $4,065 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $5,750 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,100
2 Bedrooms	$2,995
3 Bedrooms	$4,950
4 Bedrooms	—
All	$3,950

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Berkeley, CA is $2,100 per month, followed by $2,995 for a 2 bedroom townhome, and $4,950 for a 3 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,300
2 Bedrooms	$2,975
3 Bedrooms	$4,000
4 Bedrooms	$5,750
All	$2,700

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Berkeley, CA is $2,300 per month, followed by $2,975 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $4,000 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $5,750 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,395
2 Bedrooms	$3,795
3 Bedrooms	$4,250
4 Bedrooms	$6,500
All	$4,400

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Berkeley, CA is $2,395 per month, followed by $3,795 for a 2 bedroom house, $4,250 for a 3 bedroom house, and $6,500 for a 4 bedroom house.