Downtown Berkeley
Berkeley, California
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Population
4,547
Median Income
$54K
% Renters
98%
Median Rent
$2,195/mo
Available Rentals
64
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
Powered byPublic SchoolsA+
Cost of LivingC-
Safety—
NightlifeA+
Outdoor ActivitiesA
WalkabilityA+
Compare Nearby Neighborhoods
NeighborhoodMedian RentListings availableOverall
Downtown Berkeley$2,195—A+
North of Gilman$2,1210A+
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
Elementary Schools (1)
Middle Schools (1)


