What is the average apartment size in Berkeley?

The average size for a Berkeley, MO apartment is 1,203 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Berkeley?

As of Feb / 2026, the average rent in Berkeley is $1,226 per month, a 10.11% increase from last years average of $1,113.

What is the average apartment size in Berkeley?

The typical apartment in Berkeley offers about 1,203 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Berkeley, MO Rental Market Trends

Q: Do most people rent or own in Berkeley?

In Berkeley, 47% of households rent while 53% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: April 05, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Berkeley is $1,226, a 10.11% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,113.

Two-beedroom units at $1,150 offer 1,049 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,700 sq ft) for $1,460, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Berkeley, MO

Last updated: April 05, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,226	1,203 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	n/a	n/a
2 Beds	$1,150	1,049 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,460	1,700 sq. ft.

Berkeley, MO rent trends

Rental prices in Berkeley, MO have increased by 10.11% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,113 to $1,226.

Do most people rent or own in Berkeley, MO?

1,375 or 47% of the households in Berkeley, MO are renter-occupied while 1,537 or 53% are owner-occupied.

How Berkeley Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Berkeley	$1,226
Kansas City	$1,318
Saint Louis	$1,412
Florissant	$1,039
Independence	$1,171
Saint Charles	$1,469
Springfield	$1,121
Lee's Summit	$1,503
O'Fallon	$1,519
Creve Coeur	$1,451
Raymore	$1,452
Jennings	$871
Dellwood	$866
University City, MO	$1,574
Clayton, MO	$2,441
Ferguson, MO	$915
Hazelwood, MO	$1,050
Overland, MO	$905
Maryland Heights, MO	$1,240
Saint Ann, MO	$996
Manchester, MO	$1,224

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 Berkeley 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.