ZIP Code · CA

ZIP 94710

Part of Berkeley, CA

Pop. 8,380·Alameda County·271st most expensive ZIP in California

Median rent (all units)

$3,217/mo

Year-over-Year

+6.3%

Month-over-Month

+1.0%

vs US Median

+$1,285

Reported rents

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ZIP 94710 · $3,217

More expensive than 93% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

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).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Cheapest month to sign

January. Asking rents in ZIP 94710 usually run 2.2% below trend in January and 2.2% above it in August, about $142 a month apart at today's median. Based on 5 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 94710 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in March 2021.

Past year vs. the rest of California

Rent in ZIP 94710 changed +6.3% over the year to September 2026. Across the 819 California ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.2%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 6 months in a row, and rose in 10 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($102,227) is $2,556 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a studio ($2,320); a 1-bedroom is $2,580.

Rank in Berkeley

7th cheapest of 7 ZIP codes in Berkeley.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 94702, 1 mile away, rents for 12% less ($2,828/mo), about $4,700 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 94710. The seasonal pattern compares Zillow’s seasonally adjusted and unadjusted series. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$38,604/yr

At $3,217/mo median

Location

CityBerkeley

StateCA

CountyAlameda County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 6.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+6.3% YoY, +1.0% 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

$2,675 → $3,217

up 20.3%

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 $2,675 a month. That figure now sits near $3,217, up 20.3% 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: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 94710 covers Berkeley, CA. The median rent here is $3,217/mo as of October 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 6.3% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 $129,000/year (about $62/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,217/mo in ZIP 94710. The local median household income is $102,227/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 94710?

Rent in ZIP 94710 has risen 6.3% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in March 2021.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 94710?

Asking rents in ZIP 94710 are usually lowest in January, about 2.2% below their yearly trend, and highest in August, about 2.2% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $142 a month. This pattern comes from 5 years of Zillow rent data.

How does ZIP 94710 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 94710 is one of the pricier among California ZIP codes for rent, ranking #271 of 898 at $3,217/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 94710 changed +6.3%, against a typical +3.2% across the 819 California ZIP codes Zillow tracks.