Rent in Berkeley, CA
Across Berkeley's 11 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $2,805 a month, with figures from $2,051–$3,500+. The highest typical rent is in 94708 ($3,500+) and the lowest in 94704 ($2,051). 7 ZIPs have ZIP-level figures from HUD or Census; the other 4 use the county Fair Market Rent. Owner-occupied homes in Alameda County pay about 0.78% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,088 | $1,256–$3,500+ | 11 |
| 1 bed | $2,290 | $1,938–$2,469 | 11 |
| 2 beds | $2,805 | $2,051–$3,500+ | 11 |
| 3 beds | $3,500 | $1,739–$3,592 | 11 |
| 4 beds | $3,500 | $1,839–$4,250 | 11 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Berkeley ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Berkeley, CA?
- About $2,805 a month: the median of the typical rents in 11 ZIP codes, which range from $2,051–$3,500+. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Berkeley, CA?
- About $2,290 a month: the median of the typical rents in 11 ZIP codes, which range from $1,938–$2,469. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Berkeley, CA?
- About $3,500 a month: the median of the typical rents in 11 ZIP codes, which range from $1,739–$3,592. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Berkeley, CA?
- About $2,088 a month: the median of the typical rents in 11 ZIP codes, which range from $1,256–$3,500+. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Berkeley, CA?
- About $3,500 a month: the median of the typical rents in 11 ZIP codes, which range from $1,839–$4,250. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Berkeley ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 94708 has the highest typical rent at $3,500+ a month, and 94704 the lowest at $2,051.
- What is the property tax rate in Berkeley, CA?
- Owner-occupied homes in Alameda County pay a typical 0.78% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Berkeley rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).