South Berkeley
Berkeley, California
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Population
17,514
Median Income
$114K
% Renters
56%
Median Rent
$2,174/mo
Available Rentals
77
Studio
$2,623/mo
14 available
1 Bedroom
$2,495/mo
37 available
2 Bedroom
$3,095/mo
37 available
3+ Bedroom
$5,116/mo
27 available
14Studios avail.
371BR avail.
372BR avail.
273BR+ avail.
Rent Affordability
How does South Berkeley compare?
Median rent relative to Berkeley and the broader Bay Area market.
vs Berkeley Average13% lower
vs Bay Area Average18% lower
vs National Average+55% higher
Census Rent Data
Rent Distribution
How much residents in South Berkeley pay in rent (Census data).
Under $500
5%
$500–$999
9%
$1,000–$1,499
12%
$1,500–$1,999
19%
$2,000+
55%
Neighborhood Grades
Powered byPublic SchoolsA+
Cost of LivingD+
Safety—
NightlifeA+
Outdoor ActivitiesA+
WalkabilityA+
Compare Nearby Neighborhoods
NeighborhoodMedian RentListings availableOverall
South Berkeley$2,174—A+
North of Gilman$2,1210A+
Demographics & Diversity
Population, age distribution, and diversity breakdown for South Berkeley.
Population17,514
Median Age40
Median Income$114K
Diversity Index: 0.62
White
44%
Black
18%
Hispanic
17%
Asian
13%
Two or More
7%
Housing Stock
Types of Housing
Housing type and age distribution in South Berkeley.
Home Types
Single Family
40%
Small Apt Building
40%
Large Apt Building
15%
Townhouse
4%
Home Age
2000–Present
12%
1980–1999
7%
1960–1979
21%
1940–1959
15%
Before 1939
45%
Commute & Transportation
How residents of South Berkeley get to work.
Avg Commute31 min
Drive Alone36%
Walk/Bike13%
Work from Home31%
