What is the average rent in North Berkeley?

The median asking rent in North Berkeley is $2,650/mo across 42 available listings in Fairway's index. Current residents pay a median of $2,280/mo (Census estimate), which includes long-held leases.

How much is a 1-bedroom vs a 2-bedroom in North Berkeley?

A one-bedroom in North Berkeley runs about $2,020/mo and a two-bedroom about $3,395/mo, from live listings across our index.

What income do I need to rent in North Berkeley?

At the 30% rule, the $2,650/mo median asking rent in North Berkeley takes about $106,000 a year in gross income. Landlords typically ask for 2.5–3× the monthly rent.

How many people rent in North Berkeley?

58% of North Berkeley's 7,663 residents rent rather than own.

How many rentals are available in North Berkeley right now?

46 rentals are available in North Berkeley right now, 42 of them with a listed rent and bedroom count, across the 29 rental properties Fairway tracks there, refreshed continuously across our listing sources.

Is North Berkeley cheaper than the rest of SF Bay Area?

By what current residents pay (Census estimates), North Berkeley's $2,280/mo median is 14% below the SF Bay Area average; the comparison table above shows asking rents for 8 alternatives.

Apartments for rent in North Berkeley, priced and graded.

Median asking rent in North Berkeley is $2,650/mo across 42 available listings. Current residents pay a median of $2,280/mo (Census estimate) — 14% below the SF Bay Area average and 63% above the national one. 58% of the 7,663 people here rent. Fairway tracks 29 North Berkeley properties across 9 sources, refreshed hourly.

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How much is rent in North Berkeley?

A one-bedroom in North Berkeley runs $2,020/mo and a two-bedroom $3,395/mo, from live listings across our index.

No. of beds	Median	% of rentals	Units available	Find places
Studio	$2,100/mo	14%	6	Find places →
1 Bedroom	$2,020/mo	24%	10	Find places →
2 Bedroom	$3,395/mo	36%	15	Find places →
3+ Bedroom	$5,195/mo	26%	11	Find places →

Medians: live listings in Fairway's rental index for North Berkeley, computed at page load. Availability refreshed continuously.

Rent affordability

Household income

$/yr

Comfortable is the 30% rule; landlords here typically require 2.5–3× the monthly rent in gross income. North Berkeley's $2,650/mo median asking rent sits in your comfortable range.

Who rents in North Berkeley

Census Rent Data

Rent Distribution

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

Under $500

$500–$999

$1,000–$1,499

12%

$1,500–$1,999

19%

$2,000+

62%

Is North Berkeley a good place to live?

Yes: North Berkeley grades A+ overall — strongest on public schools, weakest on cost of living.

Neighborhood Grades

Public SchoolsA+

Cost of LivingD+

Safety—

NightlifeA+

Outdoor ActivitiesA

WalkabilityA+

Compare Nearby Neighborhoods

NeighborhoodAsking rentListings availableOverall

North Berkeley$2,65027A+

Westbrae$3,72512A+

Central Berkeley$2,42563A+

Northbrae$3,1736A+

Downtown Berkeley$3,06364A+

Upper North Berkeley$2,97322A+

Live Oak$3,2754A+

West Berkeley (North)$3,72310A+

Northside$2,35043A+

Demographics & Diversity

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

Population7,663

Median Income$133K

White

52%

Asian

24%

Two or More

10%

Hispanic

Black

Other

Commute & Transportation

How residents of North Berkeley get to work.

Drive Alone32%

Walk/Bike16%

Work from Home38%

Housing Stock

Types of Housing

Housing type and age distribution in North Berkeley.

Home Types

Small Apt Building

37%

Single Family

31%

Large Apt Building

25%

Townhouse

Home Age

2000–Present

1980–1999

13%

1960–1979

21%

1940–1959

21%

Before 1939

43%

Schools

Elementary Schools (1)

Malcolm X Elementary School

K-5 · 460 students

19:1

Middle Schools (2)

Martin Luther King Middle School

6-8 · 866 students

20:1

A-

Longfellow Middle School

6-8 · 442 students

13:1

Renting in North Berkeley, explained

What is the average rent in North Berkeley?: The median asking rent in North Berkeley is $2,650/mo across 42 available listings in Fairway's index. Current residents pay a median of $2,280/mo (Census estimate), which includes long-held leases.
How much is a 1-bedroom vs a 2-bedroom in North Berkeley?: A one-bedroom in North Berkeley runs about $2,020/mo and a two-bedroom about $3,395/mo, from live listings across our index.
Is North Berkeley a good place to live?: Yes: North Berkeley grades A+ overall — strongest on public schools, weakest on cost of living.
What income do I need to rent in North Berkeley?: At the 30% rule, the $2,650/mo median asking rent in North Berkeley takes about $106,000 a year in gross income. Landlords typically ask for 2.5–3× the monthly rent.
How many people rent in North Berkeley?: 58% of North Berkeley's 7,663 residents rent rather than own.
How many rentals are available in North Berkeley right now?: 46 rentals are available in North Berkeley right now, 42 of them with a listed rent and bedroom count, across the 29 rental properties Fairway tracks there, refreshed continuously across our listing sources.
Is North Berkeley cheaper than the rest of SF Bay Area?: By what current residents pay (Census estimates), North Berkeley's $2,280/mo median is 14% below the SF Bay Area average; the comparison table above shows asking rents for 8 alternatives.

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