Apartments for rent in University of California - Berkeley, priced and graded.

Current residents of University of California - Berkeley pay a median of $3,027/mo (Census estimate) — 14% above the SF Bay Area average and 116% above the national one. 98% of the 1,335 people here rent. Fairway tracks 1 University of California - Berkeley property across 9 sources, refreshed hourly.

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How much is rent in University of California - Berkeley?

Rent affordability
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Comfortable is the 30% rule; landlords here typically require 2.5–3× the monthly rent in gross income.

Who rents in University of California - Berkeley

Census Rent Data

Rent Distribution

How much residents in University of California - Berkeley pay in rent (Census data).

Under $500
4%
$500–$999
4%
$1,000–$1,499
14%
$1,500–$1,999
47%
$2,000+
32%

Is University of California - Berkeley a good place to live?

Yes: University of California - Berkeley grades A+ overall — strongest on public schools, weakest on housing.

Neighborhood Grades

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

Compare Nearby Neighborhoods

NeighborhoodAsking rentListings availableOverall
University of California - Berkeley—1A+
Northside$2,35043A+
Southside$2,04179A+
Panoramic Hill (University Terrace/Claremont Hills)$1,82018A+
Terrace View (East Berkeley Hills)$6,5003A+
Upper North Berkeley$2,97322A+
Downtown Berkeley$3,06364A+
Elmwood District$2,03084A+
Le Conte (Hillegass Area)$2,69526A+

Demographics & Diversity

Population, age distribution, and diversity breakdown for University of California - Berkeley.

Population1,335
Median Income$137K
White
36%
Asian
32%
Hispanic
15%
Black
10%
Two or More
4%
Other
3%

Commute & Transportation

How residents of University of California - Berkeley get to work.

Drive Alone9%
Walk/Bike48%
Work from Home22%

Housing Stock

Types of Housing

Housing type and age distribution in University of California - Berkeley.

Home Types

Large Apt Building
84%
Single Family
10%
Small Apt Building
6%

Home Age

2000–Present
17%
1980–1999
17%
1960–1979
14%
1940–1959
8%
Before 1939
44%

Renting in University of California - Berkeley, explained

What is the average rent in University of California - Berkeley?
Current residents of University of California - Berkeley pay a median rent of $3,027/mo (Census estimate), which includes long-held leases. Fairway has too few available listings here to state an asking rent.
Is University of California - Berkeley a good place to live?
Yes: University of California - Berkeley grades A+ overall — strongest on public schools, weakest on housing.
What income do I need to rent in University of California - Berkeley?
At the 30% rule, the $3,027/mo median that current residents of University of California - Berkeley pay (Census estimate) takes about $121,080 a year in gross income. Asking rents for homes available now can be higher. Landlords typically ask for 2.5–3× the monthly rent.
How many people rent in University of California - Berkeley?
98% of University of California - Berkeley's 1,335 residents rent rather than own.
How many rentals are available in University of California - Berkeley right now?
9 rentals are available in University of California - Berkeley right now, 0 of them with a listed rent and bedroom count, across the 1 rental property Fairway tracks there, refreshed continuously across our listing sources.
Is University of California - Berkeley cheaper than the rest of SF Bay Area?
By what current residents pay (Census estimates), University of California - Berkeley's $3,027/mo median is 14% above the SF Bay Area average; the comparison table above shows asking rents for 8 alternatives.

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