What's the average rent in Berkeley, CA?

Rental Market Trends in Berkeley, CA

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of May 2026, the average rent in Berkeley, CA is $2,800 per month, which is 45% higher than the national average rent of $1,930 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$2,800

-5.1%-$150 decrease month-over-month

0.2%$5 increase year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

931

APARTMENTS

$2,615

HOUSES

$4,800

TOWNHOUSES

$2,800

As of May 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Berkeley, CA at $2,615 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $4,800 per month. Townhomes average $2,800 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	$3,150
3 Bedrooms	$4,195
4 Bedrooms	$5,800
All	$2,800

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Berkeley, CA is $2,295 per month, followed by $3,150 for a 2 bedroom rental, $4,195 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $5,800 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,200
2 Bedrooms	$2,500
3 Bedrooms	$4,950
4 Bedrooms	$9,000
All	$2,800

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Berkeley, CA is $2,200 per month, followed by $2,500 for a 2 bedroom townhome, $4,950 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $9,000 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,300
2 Bedrooms	$3,100
3 Bedrooms	$4,006
4 Bedrooms	$6,000
All	$2,750

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Berkeley, CA is $2,300 per month, followed by $3,100 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $4,006 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $6,000 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,995
2 Bedrooms	$3,750
3 Bedrooms	$5,100
4 Bedrooms	$6,000
All	$4,800

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Berkeley, CA is $1,995 per month, followed by $3,750 for a 2 bedroom house, $5,100 for a 3 bedroom house, and $6,000 for a 4 bedroom house.