Fourth and U
2020 4th St,
Berkeley, CA 94710
$2,403 - $3,507
1-2 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Berkeley, CA
What is the average rent in Berkeley, CA?
$2,258/month
Average Rent
549 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+0.8%
Increase in the Last Year
As of April 2026, the average rent in Berkeley, CA is $2,258 per month. This is 38% higher than the national average rent price of $1,641/month, making Berkeley one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Berkeley, you can expect to pay about $2,095 per month for a studio, $2,258 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,320 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $4,357 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Berkeley, CA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 0.8%, which averages out to $19 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated April 2026
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2026
Rent Ranges in Berkeley, CA
Last Updated April 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
1%
Below $700/month
7%
$700 - $1,000/month
16%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
17%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
60%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Berkeley?
Based on current rent prices, Southside, University Terrace and San Pablo Park are the most affordable neighborhoods in Berkeley.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Berkeley?
Based on current rent prices, Berry Bangs, Elmwood and Hillegass are the most expensive neighborhoods in Berkeley.
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Which Berkeley neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Berkeley with the most apartments available are Downtown Berkeley, South Berkeley and Sea View Park .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Berkeley, CA?
Because the average rent in Berkeley is $2,258, you’ll want to make about $7,526 per month or $90,312 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does Berkeley, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Berkeley, CA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
$3,672/month
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One Bedroom
$2,130/month
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Two Bedroom
$2,772/month
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Three Bedroom
$3,705/month
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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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.