Berkeley, CA

August 2026

94702,94703,94704

Long-term Rental Rates

Apartment

Unit Type Price 1 Mo Change 1 Yr Change
1-Bedroom $2,126 – $2,350 -1.19% -6.27%
2-Bedroom $2,876 – $3,211 3.71% 0.89%
3-Bedroom $3,913 – $4,413 -3.11% -5.36%
4-Bedroom $4,943 – $5,463 4.55% 2.60%

Condo/Townhome

Unit Type Price 1 Mo Change 1 Yr Change
1-Bedroom $2,424 – $2,548 3.53% -0.69%
2-Bedroom $3,014 – $3,201 -1.29% -2.77%
3-Bedroom $4,230 – $4,537 -0.27% 1.27%
4-Bedroom $4,987 – $5,424 0.77% 5.53%

Single-Family

Unit Type Price 1 Mo Change 1 Yr Change
1-Bedroom $2,298 – $2,489 -3.11% -10.92%
2-Bedroom $2,795 – $3,058 -0.78% -12.78%
3-Bedroom $4,365 – $4,748 4.94% 5.99%
4-Bedroom $5,039 – $5,480 1.31% 4.74%
Data updated: September 22, 2026
Berkeley Rental Trends

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.

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.

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.

12-Month Median Rent Trend

Apartment

Month 1 BR 2 BR 3 BR 4 BR
August 2026 $2,238 $3,043 $4,163 $5,203
July 2026 $2,285 $3,006 $4,439 $4,973
June 2026 $2,258 $2,980 $4,020 $5,562
May 2026 $2,271 $2,927 $4,056 $5,555
April 2026 $2,245 $3,032 $3,985 $5,389
March 2026 $2,262 $3,224 $4,242 $5,030
February 2026 $2,252 $3,107 $4,373 $5,006
January 2026 $2,253 $2,991 $4,107 $4,875
December 2025 $2,294 $2,957 $4,018 $4,928
November 2025 $2,371 $2,853 $4,108 $4,938
October 2025 $2,339 $2,892 $4,070 $4,963
September 2025 $2,341 $2,854 $4,126 $4,959

Condo / Townhome

Month 1 BR 2 BR 3 BR 4 BR
August 2026 $2,486 $3,107 $4,384 $5,205
July 2026 $2,473 $3,234 $4,474 $5,232
June 2026 $2,471 $3,055 $4,407 $5,232
May 2026 $2,427 $3,013 $4,305 $5,121
April 2026 $2,494 $3,214 $4,359 $5,025
March 2026 $2,450 $3,251 $4,388 $4,964
February 2026 $2,463 $3,244 $4,346 $4,945
January 2026 $2,384 $3,218 $4,216 $4,885
December 2025 $2,496 $3,144 $4,216 $4,898
November 2025 $2,501 $3,149 $4,229 $4,950
October 2025 $2,460 $3,174 $4,245 $4,970
September 2025 $2,452 $3,026 $4,256 $4,964

Single-Family

Month 1 BR 2 BR 3 BR 4 BR
August 2026 $2,394 $2,926 $4,556 $5,259
July 2026 $2,397 $2,929 $4,407 $5,238
June 2026 $2,401 $2,948 $4,345 $5,146
May 2026 $2,367 $3,050 $4,273 $5,054
April 2026 $2,619 $3,042 $4,357 $4,980
March 2026 $2,697 $3,338 $4,303 $4,968
February 2026 $2,722 $3,414 $4,331 $4,973
January 2026 $2,676 $3,321 $4,283 $4,977
December 2025 $2,700 $3,336 $4,317 $5,030
November 2025 $2,717 $3,364 $4,351 $5,070
October 2025 $2,719 $3,379 $4,360 $5,083
September 2025 $2,711 $3,377 $4,343 $5,079

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