Central Berkeley

Berkeley, California

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A+Renter Score
Population
10,961
Median Income
$88K
% Renters
64%
Median Rent
$2,143/mo
Available Rentals
65
#25
Best Places to Liveof 523 in Sf Bay Area
#46
Most Diverseof 528 in Sf Bay Area
#83
Best for Young Professionalsof 528 in Sf Bay Area
#90
Best for Familiesof 528 in Sf Bay Area
Studio
$2,363/mo
70 available
1 Bedroom
$2,773/mo
38 available
2 Bedroom
$3,978/mo
45 available
3+ Bedroom
$2,211/mo
47 available
70Studios avail.
381BR avail.
452BR avail.
473BR+ avail.

Rent Affordability

How does Central Berkeley compare?

Median rent relative to Berkeley and the broader Bay Area market.

vs Berkeley Average14% lower
vs Bay Area Average19% lower
vs National Average+53% higher

Census Rent Data

Rent Distribution

How much residents in Central Berkeley pay in rent (Census data).

Under $500
3%
$500–$999
7%
$1,000–$1,499
20%
$1,500–$1,999
14%
$2,000+
56%

Neighborhood Grades

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Public SchoolsA+
Cost of LivingD+
Safety—
NightlifeA+
Outdoor ActivitiesA
WalkabilityA+

Compare Nearby Neighborhoods

NeighborhoodMedian RentListings availableOverall
Central Berkeley$2,143—A+
Southside$1,878103A+
Thousand Oaks$1,9014A+
Northside$2,02947A+
North of Gilman$2,1210A+
South Berkeley$2,17477A+

Demographics & Diversity

Population, age distribution, and diversity breakdown for Central Berkeley.

Population10,961
Median Age40
Median Income$88K

Diversity Index: 0.62

White
48%
Asian
19%
Black
15%
Hispanic
9%
Two or More
8%
Other
1%

Housing Stock

Types of Housing

Housing type and age distribution in Central Berkeley.

Home Types

Small Apt Building
35%
Single Family
33%
Large Apt Building
28%
Townhouse
4%
Mobile Home
0%

Home Age

2000–Present
16%
1980–1999
8%
1960–1979
20%
1940–1959
14%
Before 1939
42%

Commute & Transportation

How residents of Central Berkeley get to work.

Avg Commute29 min
Drive Alone19%
Walk/Bike17%
Work from Home45%

Schools

Central Berkeley, Berkeley CA - Grades, Schools, Rentals | Fairway