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14 rentals in Berkeley

Rental Listings in Berkeley, CA

2029 Channing Way

$3,450

FOR RENT

2029 Channing Way, Berkeley, CA 94704

2 beds · 1 baths · 803 sqft

2029 Channing Way

$3,625

FOR RENT

2029 Channing Way, Berkeley, CA 94704

2 beds · 1 baths · 791 sqft

2438 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY

$4,500

FOR RENT

2438 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Berkeley, CA 94704

2 beds · 2 baths · 950 sqft

1425 OXFORD ST

$2,500

FOR RENT

1425 Oxford St, Berkeley, CA 94709

1 beds · 1 baths · 450 sqft

3244 ELLIS ST

$2,950

FOR RENT

3244 Ellis St, Berkeley, CA 94703

2 beds · 1 baths · 715 sqft

1914 CHANNING WAY

$1,900

FOR RENT

1914 Channing Way, Berkeley, CA 94704

0 beds · 1 baths · 400 sqft

1914 CHANNING WAY

$1,800

FOR RENT

1914 Channing Way, Berkeley, CA 94704

0 beds · 1 baths · 400 sqft

1423 OXFORD ST

$2,100

FOR RENT

1423 Oxford St, Berkeley, CA 94709

0 beds · 1 baths · 375 sqft

1316 Russell Street

$8,000

FOR RENT

1316 Russell Street, Berkeley, CA 94702

4 beds · 3 baths · 2,200 sqft

3244 ELLIS ST

$2,600

FOR RENT

3244 Ellis St, Berkeley, CA 94703

2 beds · 1 baths · 640 sqft

3244 ELLIS ST

$2,850

FOR RENT

3244 Ellis St, Berkeley, CA 94703

2 beds · 1 baths · 700 sqft

1914 CHANNING WAY

$1,900

FOR RENT

1914 Channing Way, Berkeley, CA 94704

0 beds · 1 baths · 400 sqft

2249 SPAULDING AVE

$2,250

FOR RENT

2249 Spaulding Ave, Berkeley, CA 94703

1 beds · 1 baths · 450 sqft

1631 Alcatraz Ave

$2,886

FOR RENT

1631 Alcatraz Ave, Berkeley, CA 94703-2653

2 beds · 1 baths · 650 sqft

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About Berkeley, CA Real Estate

Berkeley is a progressive East Bay city home to UC Berkeley. Features Gourmet Ghetto dining, diverse culture, and activist history.

Today, Berkeley has 14 homes for rent at a median rent of $2,850/mo, typically leasing in about 12 days. Families here choose from 16 schools rated 8 or higher on the Topfind School Score.

Top Rated Schools in Berkeley

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  • 10Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittierelementary
  • 10Cragmont Elementaryelementary
  • 10Emerson Elementaryelementary
  • 10John Muir Elementaryelementary
  • 10Rosa Parks Environmental Scienceelementary
  • 10Ruth Acty Elementaryelementary

Why Live in Berkeley?

  • UC Berkeley
  • Gourmet Ghetto
  • Progressive culture
  • BART access

Popular Neighborhoods in Berkeley

DowntownNorth BerkeleySouth BerkeleyWest BerkeleyClaremontRockridgeElmwoodThousand Oaks

Berkeley Rental Pulse

Median Rent

$1,950/mo

$6.4K$4.8K$3.3K$1.8K
Sep 25
Jan 26
Apr 26
Jul 26

Months of Rental Inventory

Estimated time to lease all rentals at the current leasing pace

0.4 months of supply

Landlord's Market

With only 14 active rentals, supply is tight.

Landlord's (<3 mo)
Balanced (3–6 mo)
Renter's (6+ mo)
0.4
0369+

What this means for renters

Rental inventory is tight relative to how many homes get leased each month—fewer options, and well-priced units draw competition. Rentals typically lease in ~12 days.

● Landlord's: high demand● Balanced: steady pace● Renter's: more leverage

Rental Velocity

How fast rentals are leasing

Hot Market
FastSlow0d15d30d45d60d75d90d12days on market

Rentals are leasing extremely fast—expect high competition and quick decisions. Leasing 89% faster than 6 months ago.

● <30d: Landlords● 30–45d: Balanced● 45d+: Renters

Rental Inventory Distribution

High Turnover

Rentals are being leased quickly—most listings move within 30 days, signaling strong renter demand.

New
Active
Aging
Stale
30-day mark0 listings<7 days13 listings7–30 days0 listings30–60 days1 listings60+ days← Leasing fastSitting longer →
Under 30 days → competitive—act quicklyOver 60 days → potential negotiation opportunities

Housing Tenure in Berkeley

Renting is more common here than statewide—this market has more rental inventory and transient residents.

HomeownersRenters

43%

Homeowners

57%

Renters

Homeownership is 12.5% lower than the California average (55.5%)

Higher renter rates typically mean more rental inventory and neighborhood turnover.

46,762 households (2023)

Median Rent by Bedroom

Rent increases significantly with bedroom count—larger units command premium prices.

1 Bed
$2,375
2 Bed
$3,266
4 Bed
$8,000

Each additional bedroom adds about $2,812.5/mo to rent on average, with larger units commanding higher premiums.

Largest increase: 2 → 4 bedrooms (+$4,734/mo)

Rent Reductions

Limited Activity
1

1 listings have reduced their rent

7% of active listings

Average reduction: 5.9% (~$168/mo)

Few landlords are reducing rents—this rental market remains firm, though selective opportunities still exist.

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