Rent by ZIP · Alameda County
Rent in Berkeley, CA 94720
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $2,770 (+0.7% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $3,500+ a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,060 | $2,020 | +2% | $1,854–2,266 | $3,500+ |
| 1 bedroom | $2,260 | $2,250 | +0.4% | $2,034–2,486 | $1,808 ±$956 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,770 | $2,750 | +0.7% | $2,493–3,047 | – |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,540 | $3,520 | +0.6% | $3,186–3,894 | – |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,190 | $4,170 | +0.5% | $3,771–4,609 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the Oakland-Fremont, CA HUD Metro FMR Area. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for Oakland-Fremont, CA HUD Metro FMR Area, 2 bedrooms: $2,805.
What renters pay in 94720
How rents are spread
Share of renter households paying cash rent, by monthly gross rent (rent plus utilities).
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 94710 | Berkeley | $3,070 | $2,493 |
| 94709 | Berkeley | $2,820 | $2,825 |
| 94708 | Berkeley | $3,590 | $3,500+ |
| 94707 | Berkeley | $2,850 | $1,955 |
| 94706 | Albany | $2,960 | $2,528 |
| 94705 | Berkeley | $2,830 | $2,661 |
Fair Market Rents across Alameda County, CA · All CA counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.