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Houses for Rent in Downtown Berkeley, Berkeley, CA

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    2020 Kittredge St Suite D, Berkeley, CA 94704
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    Unit A (Front), Oakland, CA 94606
    3 BEDS $2,900
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    3404 Delaware St, Oakland, CA 94602
    2 BEDS $2,600
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    1416 5Th Street, Alameda, CA 94501
    2 BEDS $2,750
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    146 Oarsman Ct, Hercules, CA 94547
    2 BEDS $2,450
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    721 Payne Court, Richmond, CA 94806
    3 BEDS $2,700
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    1924 Piper Ridge Ct, Walnut Creek, CA 94597
    3 BEDS $5,495
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    10 Edgehill Way, San Francisco, CA 94127
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    Fillmore Heritage Center, San Francisco, CA 94115
    1 BED $4,150
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    Presidio Blvd., San Francisco, CA 94129
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    756 Billings Blvd, San Leandro, CA 94577
    2 BEDS $2,650
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    Presidio Residences, San Francisco, CA 94129
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    952 Lincoln Blvd., San Francisco, CA 94129
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    4 BEDS $6,950
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    Kobbe Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94129
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    3 BEDS $6,800+
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    56 Presidio Blvd., San Francisco, CA 94129
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    Wyman Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94129
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    43 Adelaide Drive, Martinez, CA 94553
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    329 Via La Cumbre, Greenbrae, CA 94904
    2 BEDS $4,500
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    3107 Montebello Court, Concord, CA 94518
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Downtown Berkeley, Berkeley, CA rent trends

Rental prices in Downtown Berkeley, Berkeley, CA have decreased by 0.12% over the past year. The average rent moved from $3,470 to $3,466.

Average rent in Downtown Berkeley, Berkeley, CA

$3,466/mo Downtown Berkeley, Berkeley, CA average rental price, January 2026
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The average monthly rent for an apartment in Downtown Berkeley, Berkeley, CA is around $3,466.

    What's the typical rent budget in Downtown Berkeley, Berkeley, CA?

    A share of 1% of apartments in Downtown Berkeley, Berkeley, CA have the cheapest rents between $1,001-$1,500. Around 21% of rentals are $2,501-$3,000. Around 7% of Downtown Berkeley's apartments have monthly rents between $1,501-$2,000. There are 9% of apartments with rents between $2,001-$2,500. A share of 62% of apartment rentals in Berkeley are in the > $3,000 range.

    The largest share of rentals in Downtown Berkeley, Berkeley, CA (62%) fall between $3,000- per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

    Getting around in Downtown Berkeley, CA

    99 /100
    Walker's Paradise
    73 /100
    Excellent Transit
    99 /100
    Biker's Paradise
    Walk Score®: 99, Transit Score®: 73, Bike Score®: 99

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the average size of a rental house in Downtown Berkeley, Berkeley, CA?

    The average Downtown Berkeley, Berkeley, CA rental house size is 653 sq. ft.

    What are the advantages of renting a house in Downtown Berkeley, Berkeley, CA?

    Renting a house in Downtown Berkeley, Berkeley, CA comes with more space, both indoor and outdoor.

    What are the downsides of renting a house apartment in Downtown Berkeley, Berkeley, CA?

    Houses for rent in Downtown Berkeley, Berkeley, CA are usually located in non-central areas.

    Downtown Berkeley, Berkeley, CA demographics

    • 5,797Total Population
    • 3,081 Female
      2,716 Male
    • 21Median Age

    In total, Downtown Berkeley, Berkeley, CA has 5,797 residents, 3,081 women and 2,716 men, per U.S. Census recent estimates. Statistics show that the median age of Downtown Berkeley’s population is 21.

    Downtown Berkeley, Berkeley, CA households

    • 400 Family
      1,561 Non-family
    • 150 Children
      1,810 No Children
    • 1,961Total Number of Households
    • 1.97Average People Per Household
    • $52,105Median Household Income

    There is a total of 1,961 households in Downtown Berkeley, Berkeley, CA. Of these, 150 have children and 1,810 are without children. Per Census Bureau’s most current estimates, 400 family households and 1,561 non-family households live in this area. The size of a household in Downtown Berkeley is 1.97 people, on average. The median household annual income in Downtown Berkeley equals $52,105, and the monthly housing costs equal $2,010.

    Downtown Berkeley, Berkeley, CA education statistics

    According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, 1% of the population in Downtown Berkeley, Berkeley, CA have no high school education, 22% went to high-school, and 36% have partially completed college. Moreover, 5% of the population hold an Associate Degree, 23% hold a Bachelor Degree, and 14% hold a Graduate Degree.

    Renting a house in Downtown Berkeley, Berkeley, CA

    In real estate, location is everything. But as you are looking at homes for rent in Downtown Berkeley, Berkeley, CA it seems that you’ve got this part already figured out. There are 19 apartment rental properties in Downtown Berkeley, Berkeley, CA with prices ranging from $2,450 to $7,000. That can be a lot to browse through. If you are looking at cheap houses for rent and the maximum you can afford is less than $7,000, simplify your search by typing the maximum you can afford in the Rent filter. When you are searching in the price range of 3 bedroom duplexes there is no need to look at all the 4 bedroom single family homes for rent. Now that we got this out of the way, the real grind begins. The devil is in the amenities. Well, not really, but there are so many choices, you don’t know where to start. Buckle up, it can be a bumpy ride and it could wreak some temporary havoc in your otherwise perfect apartment search.

    Deciding on what is important when renting a house

    Remember how hard it was to search for your first apartment alone? How confused you were because of all the things you had to consider? We’d like to tell you that things will be a lot easier this time around, not only because you’re more experience, but also because we’re here to help you along the way. It is easy to agree on whether you need a 1 bedroom or a 2 bedroom house, but there might also be some debates on the importance of a fireplace, A/C, garage or a pool. Sit down and talk about what are your must-haves and nice-to-haves. Agree on the amenities even before the serious hunt for rental homes starts. With a clear plan, browsing through our 18 houses for rent in Downtown Berkeley, Berkeley, CA is a breeze as you can filter the results based on your favorite amenities and features.

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