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ZIP 94710

Part of Berkeley, CA
Pop. 8,380·Alameda County·282nd most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$3,198/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.2%
Month-over-Month
+10.1%
vs US Median
+$1,233
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 94710 · $3,198
More expensive than 92% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,320
1 BR
$2,580
2 BR
$3,150
3 BR
$4,030
4 BR+
$4,770
Research median
$3,150/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$38,376/yr
At $3,198/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyAlameda County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 3.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+3.2% YoY, +10.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 94710 (Berkeley, CA) is majority renter-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 62.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
8,380
Median income
$102,227
Median age
39.6
Renters
63.2%
Age distribution
15%
27.4%
27.9%
12.1%
17.7%
Under 1815%
18–3427.4%
35–5427.9%
55–6412.1%
65+17.7%
Gender
51.5%
48.5%
Male51.5%
Female48.5%
Race & ethnicity
42.2%
12.7%
24.9%
14.5%
White42.2%
Black12.7%
Hispanic24.9%
Asian14.5%
Other5.7%
Education (25+)
16.5%
62.1%
No HS diploma10.3%
HS diploma11.1%
Some college16.5%
Bachelor's+62.1%
Housing tenure
36.8%
63.2%
Owner36.8%
Renter63.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 94710 in Berkeley, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,686 → $3,198
up 19.1%
Income
$105,729 → $102,227
down 3.3%
Population
8,056 → 8,380
up 4.0%
Renter share
64.1% → 63.2%
-0.9 pts
Bachelor's+
59.9% → 62.1%
+2.2 pts
Median age
36.8 → 39.6
+2.8 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 94710 in Berkeley, CA paid around $2,686 a month. That figure now sits near $3,198, up 19.1% from the 2021 baseline. Household income in the area moved from $105,729 to $102,227 across the same window, down 3.3% versus 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 94710 in Berkeley, CA adding about 324 residents over the five-year window, up 4.0% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 59.9% to 62.1% across the same window. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 94710 in Berkeley, CA look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 94710 covers Berkeley, CA. The median rent here is $3,198/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,580/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,150/mo.

At 38% of local median household income ($102,227/yr), ZIP 94710 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.2% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 94710?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 94710 (Berkeley, CA) is $3,198. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 94710 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 94710's median rent of $3,198/mo is $1,233 (63%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 94710 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 94710 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in California, ranking #282 out of 907 ZIPs tracked at $3,198/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 94710?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $128,000/year (~$62/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,198/mo in ZIP 94710. The local median household income is $102,227/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 94710?

Rent in ZIP 94710 has increased 3.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 94710 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 94710 is considered moderate for renters. At $3,198/mo, rent takes approximately 38% of the local median household income ($102,227/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 94710 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 94710 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 63.2% of ZIP 94710 households are renters, while 36.8% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 94710 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 94710 compare to the rest of Berkeley?

ZIP 94710 is pricier than Berkeley as a whole. At $3,198/mo, it's $257 above the Berkeley citywide median of $2,941/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 94710 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 94710 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
38%
MODERATE

At $3,198/mo, rent takes ~38% of ZIP 94710's median household income ($102,227/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 94710 38%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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