Downtown Berkeley

Berkeley, California

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A+Renter Score
Population
4,547
Median Income
$54K
% Renters
98%
Median Rent
$2,195/mo
Available Rentals
64
#6
Best Places to Liveof 523 in Sf Bay Area
#56
Best for Young Professionalsof 528 in Sf Bay Area
#79
Best for Familiesof 528 in Sf Bay Area
#218
Most Diverseof 528 in Sf Bay Area
Studio
$2,095/mo
36 available
1 Bedroom
$2,548/mo
68 available
2 Bedroom
$3,350/mo
153 available
3+ Bedroom
$1,862/mo
54 available
36Studios avail.
681BR avail.
1532BR avail.
543BR+ avail.

Rent Affordability

How does Downtown Berkeley compare?

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

vs Berkeley Average12% lower
vs Bay Area Average17% lower
vs National Average+57% higher

Census Rent Data

Rent Distribution

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

Under $500
3%
$500–$999
5%
$1,000–$1,499
15%
$1,500–$1,999
31%
$2,000+
46%

Neighborhood Grades

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Public SchoolsA+
Cost of LivingC-
Safety—
NightlifeA+
Outdoor ActivitiesA
WalkabilityA+

Compare Nearby Neighborhoods

NeighborhoodMedian RentListings availableOverall
Downtown Berkeley$2,195—A+
Southside$1,878100A+
Thousand Oaks$1,9014A+
Northside$2,02943A+
North of Gilman$2,1210A+
South Berkeley$2,17474A+

Demographics & Diversity

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

Population4,547
Median Age21
Median Income$54K

Diversity Index: 0.62

Asian
40%
White
36%
Hispanic
8%
Two or More
6%
Other
5%
Black
4%

Housing Stock

Types of Housing

Housing type and age distribution in Downtown Berkeley.

Home Types

Large Apt Building
80%
Small Apt Building
15%
Single Family
3%
Townhouse
1%
Mobile Home
0%

Home Age

2000–Present
32%
1980–1999
11%
1960–1979
23%
1940–1959
13%
Before 1939
21%

Commute & Transportation

How residents of Downtown Berkeley get to work.

Avg Commute23 min
Drive Alone13%
Walk/Bike31%
Work from Home42%

Schools

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