Fourth and U
2020 4th St,
Berkeley, CA 94710
$2,496 - $3,483
1-2 Beds
Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
Area Guide
Northern California’s mecca of culture, knowledge, and art
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Berkeley, California combines academic prestige with cultural diversity, centered around the University of California, Berkeley campus. The city offers various housing options, from historic craftsman homes in the Elmwood District to apartments in Downtown Berkeley, where one-bedroom units average $2,294 with a 0.7% annual increase. North Berkeley's food scene includes the acclaimed Chez Panisse restaurant, while the Berkeley Marina offers bay views and outdoor recreation. The Telegraph Avenue corridor features independent bookstores, cafes, and street vendors that reflect the city's character.
The Berkeley Hills provide sweeping San Francisco Bay views, with extensive trails throughout Tilden Regional Park. Residents enjoy green spaces like the Berkeley Rose Garden, offering peaceful settings within the city. The area's cultural scene includes the Berkeley Repertory Theatre, Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive, and the Greek Theatre for outdoor performances. Berkeley's progressive history includes significant contributions to environmental sustainability and social progress. The city's convenient public transportation options include BART stations and AC Transit bus service, connecting residents to San Francisco and the greater Bay Area.
Rent Trends
As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Berkeley, CA is $2,094 for a studio, $2,254 for one bedroom, $3,277 for two bedrooms, and $4,313 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Berkeley has increased by 0.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,254/month
554 Sq Ft
House
$4,267/month
1,089 Sq Ft
Condo
$3,126/month
920 Sq Ft
Townhome
$3,636/month
661 Sq Ft
Transportation
92
Walker's Paradise
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.
62
Good Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.
93
Biker's Paradise
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
Do you prefer to get around on two wheels? You’ll love living in this neighborhood, which is considered a biker’s paradise.
Schools
Public
Grades K-5
395 Students
Public
Grades K-5
459 Students
Public
Grades K-5
395 Students
Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier
Public
Grades K-5
395 Students
Public
Grades K-5
370 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
596 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
871 Students
Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle
Public
Grades 6-8
450 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
3,204 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Cedar-Rose Park
- Strawberry Creek Park
- Live Oak Park
- Habitot Children's Museum
- Museum of Vertebrate Zoology
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Metro Oakland International
- San Francisco International
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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
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.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in November 2025.