Berkeley, CA rental market
Last updated August 19, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for 1 bedroom properties in Berkeley, CA is $2,200.
$2,200
-$50
-$50
260
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for 1 bedroom properties is $600 to $4,934.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $800 | 3 |
| $900 | 1 |
| $1,000 | 6 |
| $1,100 | 7 |
| $1,200 | 9 |
| $1,300 | 5 |
| $1,400 | 7 |
| $1,500 | 4 |
| $1,600 | 5 |
| $1,700 | 8 |
| $1,800 | 20 |
| $1,900 | 29 |
| $2,000 | 25 |
| $2,100 | 38 |
| $2,200 | 28 |
| $2,300 | 19 |
| $2,400 | 22 |
| $2,500 | 9 |
| $2,600 | 5 |
| $2,700 | 12 |
| $2,800 | 17 |
| $2,900 | 15 |
| $3,000 | 5 |
| $3,100 | 7 |
| $3,200 | 5 |
| $3,300 | 3 |
| $3,400 | 2 |
| $3,500 | 4 |
| $3,600 | 1 |
| $3,700 | 1 |
| $3,800 | 1 |
| $3,900+ | 1 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has decreased by $50 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2024) | This year (2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $2,295 | $2,250 |
| Feb | $2,300 | $2,295 |
| Mar | $2,287 | $2,250 |
| Apr | $2,295 | $2,275 |
| May | $2,320 | $2,250 |
| Jun | $2,245 | $2,295 |
| Jul | $2,244 | $2,295 |
| Aug | $2,295 | $2,250 |
| Sep | $2,250 | No data |
| Oct | $2,200 | No data |
| Nov | $2,200 | No data |
| Dec | $2,195 | No 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.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
Compare average rent in markets
Rent in Berkeley, CA is 39% 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 823 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 — Infinity% higher the national average of $0.