What does housing cost in Berkeley in 2026?

Housing in Berkeley runs to about €1,818 per month for a reference home of 45 m².

What is the average rent in Berkeley?

Asking rent in Berkeley stands at 2,127 €/month.

What are property prices in Berkeley?

To buy in Berkeley, expect 1,351,100 €.

Cost of Living in Berkeley, 2026: Rent, Groceries, Transport

Cost of living in Berkeley — 2026

Berkeley has 120,223 residents and lies in Californie. Median rent there comes to roughly €1,818 per month in 2026. To buy, expect 1,154,885 €. Median income is 92,793 €/year, meaning reference rent absorbs about 24% of monthly income.

Cost of living in Berkeley

Rent

Median rent: 1,818 €/month

Buy

Median home value: 1,154,885 €

Income

Median household income: 92,793 €/year

Local taxes

Median property tax paid: 8,549 €/year

Quality of life — Berkeley

Rent burdenShare of household income spent on rent — US Census ACS 5-year 2023

32,9 %

Poverty rateShare of the population below the poverty line — US Census ACS 5-year 2023

15,1 %

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