Rooms for Rent in Berkeley, CA

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The city of Berkeley was ranked No. 3 on Best Cities to live in America after scoring big in housing trends, employment and commute. Since the cost of living in Berkeley is above the U.S. average, you might spend a lot of money on accommodation. It is expensive to live here, but there are also many unique features which make it attractive. Options for accommodation are various in Berkeley. Instead of renting an entire place, many people tend to live in a shared apartment or house with having their own private rooms so that they can just pay lower rent per month.

Cheap Rooms in Berkeley, CA

Berkeley is the home of the University of California at Berkeley, which hosts approximately 35,000 students, most of which are grad level. Given the fact that the expensive tuition and fees in California especially for out-of-state students, who pay more than 42,000 in tuition and fees per year, students are more likely willing to rent a room instead of a whole apartment. If you’re studying, there is also a pretty good chance that your university has a network that you can ask about rooms for rent. Some real estate companies also offer cheaper rental rooms for enrolled students. And if you do a little digging through online housing groups that might help you find a room soon.

Cost for Rooms & Sublets in Berkeley, CA

The average rent for an apartment in Berkeley is $3191, which is just as expensive as the other cities in the East Bay area. And affordable living accommodations in Berkeley are hard to come by and require a fair bit of research and patience. A room in a shared place will definitely cost less than renting the entire space. Normally, a single room in Berkeley will cost you between $800-$1500 depending on the neighborhoods and how many roommates you’ll get. If you’re on a very tight budget under $1000 for accommodation, you can consider to rent a room in Berkeley, which maybe not in the city centre and with relative lower standard.

The most affordable neighborhoods in Berkeley are Berkeley Marina, where the average rent goes for $3,003 per month, if you rent a room here, there is a chance for you to pay less than $1000 per month. With so many types of rentals to choose from, Nestpick is here to help. If you are in doubt whether a room for rent is the perfect accommodation for you, have a look at our other rental options in Berkeley.




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How big are rooms for rent in Berkeley?
In Berkeley, rooms for rent are very different in size from each other, however, size of a room for rent usually starts from 24m² and could go up to a large space, according to Nestpick database.
I am a student looking for rooms in Berkeley, what information do I need?
First of all welcome to Berkeley! As long as you are over 18 years old you can rent a room in Berkeley.
Is rent cheap for rooms for rent in Berkeley?
In Berkeley rent prices for rooms may vary. Before your semester starts we suggest you have a look at Nestpick.com and list prices for different rooms in Berkeley.