Average Rent in Berkeley CA
11 apartment buildings, 120 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$3,295/mo
Cheapest
$950/mo
Properties
11
Units
120
Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 11 properties in Berkeley CA.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Berkeley CA Rent Prices
All 11 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
SG Real Estate
2105 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Berkeley
Blake at Berkeley
2033 Blake St, Berkeley
Bay House Emeryville
5684 Bay St, Emeryville
Avalon Public Market
6301 Shellmound St, Emeryville
47Hundred
4700 Telegraph Ave, Oakland
Aquatic Fourth Street
2010 Fifth St, Berkeley
Baxter on Broadway
4901 Broadway, Oakland
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SG Real Estate 2105 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Berkeley | $950 | $3,194 | $4.62 | 4.2 | 93 |
| 2 | Blake at Berkeley 2033 Blake St, Berkeley | $2,776 | $3,722 | $5.41 | 4.5 | 5 |
| 3 | Bay House Emeryville 5684 Bay St, Emeryville | $3,189 | $3,723 | $3.91 | 4.4 | 15 |
| 4 | Avalon Public Market 6301 Shellmound St, Emeryville | $3,200 | $3,423 | $4.58 | 4.4 | 7 |
| 5 | 47Hundred 4700 Telegraph Ave, Oakland | -- | -- | -- | 4.3 | 0 |
| 6 | Aquatic Fourth Street 2010 Fifth St, Berkeley | -- | -- | -- | 4.5 | 0 |
| 7 | Baxter on Broadway 4901 Broadway, Oakland | -- | -- | -- | 3.8 | 0 |
Explore Each Property
SG Real Estate
4.22105 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Berkeley
Blake at Berkeley
4.52033 Blake St, Berkeley
Bay House Emeryville
4.45684 Bay St, Emeryville
Avalon Public Market
4.46301 Shellmound St, Emeryville
47Hundred
4.34700 Telegraph Ave, Oakland
Aquatic Fourth Street
4.52010 Fifth St, Berkeley
Berkeley CA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Berkeley CA is $3,295 per month, based on 120 units across 11 apartment communities. Prices range from $950 at SG Real Estate to $3,200 at Avalon Public Market.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,306/mo | $950/mo | 39 |
| 1 Bed | $3,006/mo | $1,395/mo | 36 |
| 2 Bed | $4,023/mo | $1,062/mo | 35 |
| 3 Bed | $5,432/mo | $1,099/mo | 7 |
| 4 Bed | $6,155/mo | $5,975/mo | 3 |
Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Berkeley CA?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$132,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $3,295/mo.
Comfortable income
$158,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($950/mo), you need to earn at least $38,000/year.
Cost of living in Berkeley CA
We only have live rent data for Berkeley CA so far. The full cost of living breakdown (utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare) is coming soon.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $3,295 |
| Estimated total | $3,295/mo |
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures are refreshed annually.
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Nearby cities in California
How Berkeley CA rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Berkeley CA | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | $2,857 | -13% | 44 |
| San Diego, CA | $3,215 | -2% | 25 |
| Riverside, CA | $2,501 | -24% | 25 |
| Sacramento, CA | $2,333 | -29% | 24 |
| Anaheim, CA | $2,832 | -14% | 22 |
| Oakland, CA | $3,293 | 0% | 21 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Berkeley CA?
The average rent in Berkeley CA is $3,295 per month, based on 120 units across 11 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Berkeley CA?
The lowest available rent in Berkeley CA starts at $950 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Berkeley CA?
1-bedroom apartments in Berkeley CA average $3,006/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,395/mo across 36 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Berkeley CA?
2-bedroom apartments in Berkeley CA average $4,023/mo. Units start from $1,062/mo across 35 units currently listed.
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