Median Age
34 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 22% of Residents
Under 20
19%
Over 65
17%
Berkeley
Berkeley, CA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,265
Population
118,465
Renter Mix
61% Rent
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.
Explore the City
The Berkeley Marina has amazing open spaces and offers waterfront hiking, sailing, and more.
Downtown Oakland can be seen in the distance from the Elmwood neighborhood.
Window shopping is a pastime enjoyed by many around the College Avenue area.
The 4th Street area has an upscale feel with many boutique shops and restaurants.
Many hikers at Claremont Regional Preserve use walking poles for stability.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$98,511
Average: $135,221
Education
64,932
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
58,687
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Berkeley has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
61%
Non-Renters
39%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
50%
Other Education
50%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Berkeley, CA is $2,101 for a studio, $2,265 for one bedroom, $3,314 for two bedrooms, and $4,311 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Berkeley has increased by 1.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,265/month
549 Sq Ft
House
$4,467/month
1,088 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,890/month
640 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Berkeley, CA is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70
/ 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
70
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Very Bikeable
Bikeability
80
/ 100
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Schools
Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier
Public
Grades K-5
407 Students
Public
Grades K-5
401 Students
Public
Grades K-5
410 Students
Rosa Parks Environmental Science Magnet School
Public
Grades K-5
393 Students
Public
Grades K-5
293 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
596 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
851 Students
Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle
Public
Grades 6-8
462 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
187 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
3,218 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
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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
Transit / Subway
Military Bases
Airports
- Metro Oakland International
- San Francisco International
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Methodology
† 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 February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.