East Bay, CA Rental Market Trends
Last updated: February 20, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau
Highlights
The average rent for an apartment in East Bay is $2,643, a 0.52% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,630.
Studio Apartments at $2,202 offer the most budget-friendly option with 508 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.
One-bedroom apartments provide 691 square feet for $2,378, balancing privacy and affordability.
Two-beedroom units at $2,853 offer 963 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.
Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,231 sq ft) for $3,583, suitable for larger households.
Average rent in East Bay, CA
Last updated: February 20, 2026
| Average Rent | Average Apartment Size | |
|---|---|---|
| All Rentals | $2,643 | 832 sq. ft. |
| Studio | $2,202 | 508 sq. ft. |
| 1 Bed | $2,378 | 691 sq. ft. |
| 2 Beds | $2,853 | 963 sq. ft. |
| 3 Beds | $3,583 | 1,231 sq. ft. |
East Bay, CA rent trends
What's the typical rent budget in East Bay, CA?
The largest share of rentals in East Bay, CA (36%) fall between $2,001-$2,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.
Do most people rent or own in East Bay, CA?
292,262 or 37% of the households in East Bay, CA are renter-occupied while 507,653 or 63% are owner-occupied.
Most affordable neighborhoods in East Bay?
Mission - Foothill $1,932/month
Sunset $1,993/month
Longwood - Winton Grove $2,120/month
All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $2,643/month.Most expensive neighborhoods in East Bay?
East Industrial $3,485/month
Central Alameda $3,907/month
University of California $4,819/month
These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.Average Rent in East Bay, CA By Neighborhood
| Neighborhood | Average Rent |
|---|---|
| University of California | $4,819 |
| Central Alameda | $3,907 |
| East Industrial | $3,485 |
| Downtown Berkeley | $3,466 |
| Downtown Pleasanton | $3,425 |
| Alameda Point | $3,301 |
| Southside Livermore | $3,178 |
| Cherry - Guardino | $3,115 |
| Vineyard | $3,015 |
| Downtown Fremont | $3,008 |
| Downtown Walnut Creek | $2,975 |
| South Shore | $2,955 |
| South Berkeley | $2,934 |
| Southwest Berkeley | $2,908 |
| North Hayward | $2,871 |
| Overlook | $2,826 |
| Diablo Hills | $2,811 |
| Centerville Fremont | $2,759 |
| West End Alameda | $2,708 |
| Birdland | $2,687 |
| Ridgeview Commons | $2,653 |
| Irvington | $2,635 |
| Camelback | $2,622 |
| Downtown Pleasant Hill | $2,608 |
| Mission - Garin | $2,601 |
| Northgate | $2,568 |
| North Berkeley | $2,548 |
| Poets Corner | $2,532 |
| Brookvale | $2,524 |
| East End Alameda | $2,504 |
| Sundale | $2,494 |
| Harder - Tennyson | $2,486 |
| Cabrillo | $2,482 |
| Ellinwood | $2,450 |
| Wagner Farms | $2,440 |
| Halcyon - Foothill | $2,426 |
| Meadow Creek | $2,426 |
| Northside Livermore | $2,417 |
| Glenmoor | $2,416 |
| Clawson | $2,400 |
| Jensen Tract | $2,385 |
| Broadway Plaza | $2,383 |
| Springtown | $2,380 |
| Upper B Street | $2,373 |
| Eastshore | $2,373 |
| Willow West | $2,367 |
| Downtown San Leandro | $2,356 |
| Santa Clara | $2,339 |
| Jackson Triangle | $2,334 |
| Hayward Highland | $2,289 |
| Hilltop District | $2,266 |
| North San Leandro | $2,262 |
| Floresta Gardens | $2,249 |
| Elmwood | $2,245 |
| Pleasant Valley | $2,168 |
| College Park | $2,126 |
| Longwood - Winton Grove | $2,120 |
| Sunset | $1,993 |
| Mission - Foothill | $1,932 |
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East Bay | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood
Rent in Alameda Point is 23% higher than in Birdland
$3,301
Alameda Point rent is 25% higher than East Bay average
Average Rent
$3,301
$2,687
Birdland rent is 2% higher than East Bay average
Average Rent
$2,687
How East Bay Compares to Other Cities
| City | Average Rent |
|---|---|
| East Bay | $2,643 |
| Los Angeles | $2,740 |
| San Francisco | $3,580 |
| San Diego | $2,958 |
| Long Beach | $2,645 |
| Sacramento | $1,894 |
| San Jose | $3,118 |
| Oakland | $2,578 |
| Tulare | $1,674 |
| Santa Monica | $3,626 |
| Sunnyvale | $3,425 |
| Mountain View | $3,749 |
| Berkeley | $3,294 |
| Fremont, CA | $2,830 |
| Menlo Park, CA | $4,537 |
| Hayward, CA | $2,417 |
| Alameda, CA | $2,987 |
| Walnut Creek, CA | $2,585 |
| Danville, CA | $3,093 |
| Pittsburg, CA | $2,260 |
| Milpitas, CA | $3,148 |
Where this data comes from
The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.
Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all East Bay apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.
Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.