# Berkeley, CA rent prices by neighborhood: see where they're highest and lowest

> Median apartment rent in Berkeley, CA is $4,034/mo across 5 ZIP-coded neighborhoods. See the choropleth map, sortable table, and rent trend over the last 6 months.

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Median overall rent across Berkeley, CA's **5** mapped neighborhoods is **$4,034**, ranging from **$3,295** in **Downtown Oakland** to **$4,631** in **West Berkeley**.

Choropleth map of median apartment rent by neighborhood in Berkeley, CA with street context. Lighter shades are cheaper, darker shades are more expensive. Pinch or scroll to zoom; drag to pan.

Median rent Under $3,947 $3,947–$4,034 $4,034–$4,207 $4,207–$4,631 Over $4,631 No listings yet Streets

## 2 cheapest overall

- [1 Downtown Oakland](https://average-rent.com/city/berkeley-ca/apartments/?neighborhood=Downtown%20Oakland) $3,295

- [2 Temescal](https://average-rent.com/city/berkeley-ca/apartments/?neighborhood=Temescal) $3,947

## 2 most expensive overall

- [1 West Berkeley](https://average-rent.com/city/berkeley-ca/apartments/?neighborhood=West%20Berkeley) $4,631

- [2 Emeryville 94608](https://average-rent.com/city/berkeley-ca/apartments/?neighborhood=Emeryville%2094608) $4,207

## All neighborhoods, ranked by rent

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| # | Neighborhood | Median rent | Buildings | Trend | 1-yr change |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | [Downtown Oakland](https://average-rent.com/city/berkeley-ca/apartments/?neighborhood=Downtown%20Oakland) | $3,295 | 1 | | — |
| 2 | [Temescal](https://average-rent.com/city/berkeley-ca/apartments/?neighborhood=Temescal) | $3,947 | 2 | | — |
| 3 | [Southside](https://average-rent.com/city/berkeley-ca/apartments/?neighborhood=Southside) | $4,034 | 1 | | — |
| 4 | [Emeryville 94608](https://average-rent.com/city/berkeley-ca/apartments/?neighborhood=Emeryville%2094608) | $4,207 | 2 | | — |
| 5 | [West Berkeley](https://average-rent.com/city/berkeley-ca/apartments/?neighborhood=West%20Berkeley) | $4,631 | 2 | | — |

Timeframe

## Average rent trend, last 3 months

All bedroom types, citywide. Choose a window above to scope the view.

$4,182

Average rent today

Line chart of average rent in Berkeley, CA over the last 3 months. Started at $4,132, ended at $4,182.

### Average rent trend, last 3 months

| Date or category | Average monthly rent (USD) |
| --- | --- |
| Aug | 4,132 |
| Aug | 4,127 |
| Aug | 4,334 |
| Aug | 4,330 |
| Sep | 4,260 |
| Sep | 4,402 |
| Sep | 4,214 |
| Sep | 4,199 |
| Oct | 4,195 |
| Oct | 4,335 |
| Oct | 4,480 |
| Oct | 4,287 |
| Oct | 4,414 |
| Nov | 4,182 |

[Full Berkeley, CA price history and price cuts](https://average-rent.com/city/berkeley-ca/trends/)

## Compare Berkeley, CA to nearby California cities

Median 1-bedroom rent. Click a city to see its market.

Berkeley, CA

$4,034

This city

[Oakland, CA](https://average-rent.com/city/oakland-ca/): $3,187 3 km away

[EL Cerrito, CA](https://average-rent.com/city/el-cerrito-ca/): $2,363 8 km away

[Richmond, CA](https://average-rent.com/city/richmond-ca/): $2,148 14 km away

[San Francisco, CA](https://average-rent.com/city/san-francisco-ca/): $4,416 14 km away

[Walnut Creek, CA](https://average-rent.com/city/walnut-creek-ca/): $2,748 20 km away

## How these numbers are calculated

Each neighborhood on this map is a single ZIP code, drawn from U.S. Census Bureau ZCTA boundaries. We label each one with the commonly-used neighborhood name where Google has one (for example "Downtown Austin" instead of "78701"), and the ZIP code itself otherwise. Each building is matched to its ZIP by checking whether its coordinates fall inside the boundary, not by comparing address labels, so a building in Berkeley, CA only counts toward Berkeley, CA's median even if its mailing address uses a different name.

Median rents are recomputed every 24 hours. We take each property's current floor-plan prices, group them by bedroom count, and take the median across every unit inside the ZIP. ZIPs with fewer than four current listings are hidden from the map until the data fills in. Better to leave a blank than draw a confident color from one floor plan.

For comparison, the U.S. Census Bureau publishes a California median gross rent figure based on survey responses (the 2025 ACS), and Zillow's ZORI index publishes a smoothed monthly observed-rent estimate at the metro level. Both are useful long-run benchmarks but lag the live market by 30–90 days. RentCafe's neighborhood-level averages are similar in spirit to what you see here, but use a different smoothing window.

Want to dig further? Browse [every apartment in Berkeley, CA](https://average-rent.com/city/berkeley-ca/apartments/), see the city-wide [price history for the last 6 months](https://average-rent.com/city/berkeley-ca/trends/), or read about [how the data is collected](https://average-rent.com/how-it-works/).

## Frequently asked questions

What is the cheapest neighborhood in Berkeley, CA?

Downtown Oakland is the cheapest neighborhood for apartments in Berkeley, CA, with a median rent of $3,295 per month based on prices refreshed every 24 hours.

What is the most expensive neighborhood in Berkeley, CA?

West Berkeley is the most expensive neighborhood for apartments in Berkeley, CA at a median of $4,631 per month.

How much is an apartment in Berkeley, CA?

The median apartment in Berkeley, CA rents for $4,034 per month across 5 mapped neighborhoods. Prices are refreshed every 24 hours.

Where can I find the most affordable apartments in Berkeley, CA?

The most affordable areas tracked are Downtown Oakland, Temescal. Each has its own filtered listing on the Berkeley, CA apartments page.