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    "slug": "berkeley-ca",
    "name": "Berkeley",
    "state": "CA",
    "city": "BERKELEY",
    "cbsa": "San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont",
    "zip_codes": [
      "94702",
      "94703",
      "94704"
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    "month_label": "April 2026",
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    "apartment": 29,
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    "single_family": 26
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  "ai_summary": [
    {
      "headline": "2BR single-family rents drop 8.6% MoM",
      "body": "Within Berkeley (94702, 94703, 94704), 2-bedroom single-family homes experienced a significant monthly decline, with median rent falling 8.58% to $3,042. This decrease marks the largest drop in any major segment for April 2026, demonstrating pronounced fluctuations in single-family rental pricing compared to other categories."
    },
    {
      "headline": "4BR apartments rise 7.4% YoY to $5,389",
      "body": "In Berkeley (94702, 94703, 94704), the 4-bedroom apartment segment posted a 7.36% year-over-year increase, reaching a median of $5,389. This annual gain is the highest among all large-unit categories and points to increased demand for spacious apartment living in this submarket."
    },
    {
      "headline": "1BR condos surpass 1BR apartments by $249",
      "body": "The Berkeley (94702, 94703, 94704) rental trends indicate that 1-bedroom condos commanded a median rent of $2,494, which exceeds 1-bedroom apartments at $2,245 by $249. This condo premium is accompanied by a 1.19% month-over-month rise, reflecting slightly stronger pricing for updated amenities."
    }
  ],
  "summary": {
    "canonical": [
      "As of April 2026, rental prices in Berkeley, CA range from $2,245 to $5,389 per month depending on property type and bedroom count.",
      "The most notable year-over-year change is a 7.36% increase for 4BR apartments in Berkeley, CA.",
      "For 2BR units in Berkeley, CA, apartment median rent is $3,032 while condo/townhome median rent is $3,214."
    ],
    "qa": [
      {
        "question": "What is the rent range for apartments, condos/townhomes, and single-family homes in Berkeley, CA?",
        "answer": "As of April 2026, monthly rents in Berkeley, CA range from $2,245 for 1BR apartments up to $5,389 for 4BR apartments."
      },
      {
        "question": "Are there any unusual rent trends or outlier numbers in Berkeley, CA for April 2026?",
        "answer": "The 4BR apartment segment in Berkeley, CA stands out with a sharp 6.54% month-over-month increase, reaching a median rent of $5,389."
      },
      {
        "question": "Which segment had the largest annual decrease in rent in Berkeley, CA, and is the decline broad or limited?",
        "answer": "The biggest year-over-year decrease was in 1BR apartments at -6.26%, and this decline is mirrored by negative YoY changes in most other apartment bedroom counts."
      },
      {
        "question": "Are rents in Berkeley, CA generally rising, falling, or mixed across property types and bedroom counts?",
        "answer": "Rent trends in Berkeley, CA are mixed as of April 2026, with some segments such as 4BR apartments showing increases (7.36% YoY), while others like 1BR apartments experience notable decreases (-6.26% YoY)."
      }
    ]
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