Apartments for rent in West Berkeley (South), priced and graded.
Median asking rent in West Berkeley (South) is $3,279/mo across 61 available listings. Current residents pay a median of $2,514/mo (Census estimate) — 5% below the SF Bay Area average and 80% above the national one. 76% of the 4,604 people here rent. Fairway tracks 40 West Berkeley (South) properties across 9 sources, refreshed hourly.
How much is rent in West Berkeley (South)?
A one-bedroom in West Berkeley (South) runs $3,243/mo and a two-bedroom $3,947/mo, from live listings across our index.
| No. of beds | Median | % of rentals | Units available | Find places |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom | $3,243/mo | 62% | 38 | Find places → |
| 2 Bedroom | $3,947/mo | 36% | 22 | Find places → |
| 3+ Bedroom | $5,495/mo | 2% | 1 | Find places → |
Medians: live listings in Fairway's rental index for West Berkeley (South), computed at page load. Availability refreshed continuously.
Comfortable is the 30% rule; landlords here typically require 2.5–3× the monthly rent in gross income. West Berkeley (South)'s $3,279/mo median asking rent sits in your out of range range.
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Yes: West Berkeley (South) grades A+ overall — strongest on public schools, weakest on cost of living.
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Renting in West Berkeley (South), explained
- What is the average rent in West Berkeley (South)?
- The median asking rent in West Berkeley (South) is $3,279/mo across 61 available listings in Fairway's index. Current residents pay a median of $2,514/mo (Census estimate), which includes long-held leases.
- How much is a 1-bedroom vs a 2-bedroom in West Berkeley (South)?
- A one-bedroom in West Berkeley (South) runs about $3,243/mo and a two-bedroom about $3,947/mo, from live listings across our index.
- Is West Berkeley (South) a good place to live?
- Yes: West Berkeley (South) grades A+ overall — strongest on public schools, weakest on cost of living.
- What income do I need to rent in West Berkeley (South)?
- At the 30% rule, the $3,279/mo median asking rent in West Berkeley (South) takes about $131,160 a year in gross income. Landlords typically ask for 2.5–3× the monthly rent.
- How many people rent in West Berkeley (South)?
- 76% of West Berkeley (South)'s 4,604 residents rent rather than own.
- How many rentals are available in West Berkeley (South) right now?
- 98 rentals are available in West Berkeley (South) right now, 61 of them with a listed rent and bedroom count, across the 40 rental properties Fairway tracks there, refreshed continuously across our listing sources.
- Is West Berkeley (South) cheaper than the rest of SF Bay Area?
- By what current residents pay (Census estimates), West Berkeley (South)'s $2,514/mo median is 5% below the SF Bay Area average; the comparison table above shows asking rents for 8 alternatives.
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