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Average Rent in West Berkeley & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 2 apartment communities in West Berkeley, Berkeley, CA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$3,711/mo
▲ +14.4% from last month
Lowest Available
$3,149/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
2
tracked daily
Units Listed
16
available now
West Berkeley vs Berkeley, CA Average
West Berkeley is more expensive the Berkeley, CA average by $8/mo (0%). The citywide average is $3,703/mo across all neighborhoods.
Is Rent Going Up or Down in West Berkeley?
As of June 2026, the average rent in West Berkeley is $3,711 per month across 2 apartment communities and 16 available units. Rents have increased $497 (14.4%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Aquatic Fourth Street starting at $3,149/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $3,711/mo.
Prices range from $3,149 to $4,834 per month. The most common price point is the $3,200 range, where 6 units are currently listed.
West Berkeley Rent Price History
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in West Berkeley
Rent Prices by Apartment in West Berkeley
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aquatic Fourth Street | $3,149/mo | $3,493/mo | 9 | 4.5 |
| Jones Berkeley Apartments | $3,771/mo | $3,990/mo | 7 | 4.5 |
Google Search Trends for West Berkeley Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
Search Interest Over Time
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in West Berkeley
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$148,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $3,711/mo.
Comfortable income
$178,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($3,149/mo), you need to earn at least $126,000/year.
Median household income in West Berkeley is $108,558 , about 39% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in West Berkeley
Overall prices in West Berkeley runs above the national average by about 18% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 117.6, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by West Berkeley's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $3,711 |
| Utilities | $861 |
| Groceries | $622 |
| Transportation | $2,051 |
| Healthcare | $1,001 |
| Other goods and services | $1,601 |
| Estimated total | $9,847/mo |
Population
120,223
Median household income
$108,558
Census median rent
$2,127/mo
Rent as % of income
32.9%
Median age
32.9
Mean commute
30 min
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 were last published in 2023.
Explore West Berkeley Apartments
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