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Average rent in Berkeley, California

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The average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Berkeley is $2,983, while the average rent for a 2 bedroom apartment is $3,738. Rent rates updated 5 days ago
Studio
$2,630
1 Bed
$2,983
2 Beds
$3,738
3+ Beds
$5,639
* Averages are based on the rental prices of properties listed on Apartment List

Find an apartment for rent in Berkeley, CA

Searching for an apartment for rent in Berkeley, CA? Look no further! Apartment List will help you find a perfect apartment near you. There are 86 available rental units listed on Apartment List in Berkeley. Click on listings to see photos, floorplans, amenities, prices and availability, and much more!

The average rent in Berkeley is $2,630 for a studio, $2,983 for a one-bedroom apartment, and $3,738 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you are looking for a deal, keep an eye out for a red pulsing icon that indicates rent specials.

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Berkeley Renter Confidence Survey
National study of renter’s satisfaction with their cities and states
Here’s how Berkeley ranks on:
A-
Overall satisfaction
C+
Safety and crime rate
A-
Jobs and career opportunities
B
Recreational activities
B
Quality of schools
A
Weather
B-
Commute time
C-
State and local taxes
A+
Public transit
C
Pet-friendliness

Overview of Findings

Apartment List has released results for Berkeley from the second annual Apartment List Renter Satisfaction Survey. The survey, which drew on responses from over 30,000 renters, provides insight into what states and cities must do to meet the needs of the 105 million American renters nationwide.

“Renters in Berkeley are fairly well satisfied with their city,” says Andrew Woo, Director of Data Science at Apartment List. “They gave many categories above-average scores.”

Key findings in Berkeley include the following:

  • Berkeley renters give their city an A- overall for satisfaction.
  • The highest-rated category for Berkeley was its access to public transit, which received an A+.
  • Other well-rated categories in Berkeley were weather (A) and local job and career opportunities (A-).
  • Renters seemed somewhat concerned with the quality of local schools (B) and safety and low crime rates (C+).
  • The greatest cause of dissatisfaction in Berkeley was affordability/cost of living, which received an F score from renters.
  • Renter satisfaction in Berkeley is slightly lower than nearby Walnut Creek (A+) and much higher than Oakland (F). Renters here are just as satisfied as renters in San Francisco, which also received an A-.
  • The top rated cities nationwide for renter satisfaction included Arlington, VA; Lincoln, NE; Pasadena, CA; Boston, MA; and Madison, WI. The lowest rated cities included Newark, NJ; Bronx, NY; Bridgeport, CT; Baltimore, MD; and Salinas, CA.
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Living in Berkeley, CA

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Sources:
  • School data: GreatSchools
  • Crime data: CrimeIndex (U.S.) provided by Precisely used data sourced from Precisely, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and various law enforcement agencies. These organizations do not accept responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of the data used in this product.
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