14 rentals in Berkeley
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.
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Median Rent
$1,950/mo
Months of Rental Inventory
Estimated time to lease all rentals at the current leasing pace
0.4 months of supply
Landlord's MarketWith only 14 active rentals, supply is tight.
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.
Rental Velocity
How fast rentals are leasing
Rentals are leasing extremely fast—expect high competition and quick decisions. Leasing 89% faster than 6 months ago.
Rental Inventory Distribution
Rentals are being leased quickly—most listings move within 30 days, signaling strong renter demand.
Housing Tenure in Berkeley
Renting is more common here than statewide—this market has more rental inventory and transient residents.
43%
Homeowners
57%
Renters
Homeownership is 12.5% lower than the California average (55.5%)
46,762 households (2023)
Median Rent by Bedroom
Rent increases significantly with bedroom count—larger units command premium prices.
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
1 listings have reduced their rent
7% of active listings
Average reduction: 5.9% (~$168/mo)
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