Berkeley, CA rental market

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Last updated August 18, 2025

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Berkeley, CA is $2,650.

Average rent

$2,650

Month-over-month change

-$75

Year-over-year change

+$50

Available rentals

816

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $600 to $24,500.

Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$7001
$8006
$9007
$1,00011
$1,10016
$1,20012
$1,30010
$1,40016
$1,50019
$1,60024
$1,70024
$1,80034
$1,90057
$2,00045
$2,10048
$2,20029
$2,30040
$2,40048
$2,50040
$2,60045
$2,70040
$2,80045
$2,90045
$3,00023
$3,10023
$3,20031
$3,30021
$3,40028
$3,50020
$3,60016
$3,70020
$3,80017
$3,90018
$4,0008
$4,1008
$4,20012
$4,3005
$4,4004
$4,5009
$4,6005
$4,7006
$4,8005
$4,90012
$5,000+61

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has increased by $50 compared to the previous year.

Average rent price over time
Last year (2024)This year (2025)
Jan$2,695$2,699
Feb$2,688$2,680
Mar$2,700$2,800
Apr$2,662$2,878
May$2,695$2,795
Jun$2,662$2,750
Jul$2,695$2,795
Aug$2,650$2,695
Sep$2,575No data
Oct$2,650No data
Nov$2,695No data
Dec$2,641No data

Market temperature

The Berkeley, CA rental market temperature is COOL. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.

cool

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in Berkeley, CA is 26% higher than the national average.

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in Berkeley, CA?

The average rent in Berkeley, CA is $2,650.

2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Berkeley, CA?

Houses in Berkeley, CA rent between $600 - $24,500 with an average rent of $2,650.

3. How has the rent in Berkeley, CA changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in Berkeley, CA increased by $50

4. How much has the rent in Berkeley, CA increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in Berkeley, CA decreased by $75

5. How many available rentals are there in Berkeley, CA?

There are currently 816 rentals available in Berkeley, CA.

6. How do rent prices in Berkeley, CA compare with the national average?

The average rent in Berkeley, CA is $2,650 — 26.19% higher the national average of $2,100.