How much does a recording studio cost to rent in Berkeley?
Recording studios in Berkeley average $110 per hour to rent, but it’s easy to spend less or more depending on what you’re looking for.
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Popular recording studios
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from$100/hr
Serene Parkside Studio with Natural Light
Poets Corner, Berkeley, CA
5.0(2)
75The studio is located in the unique Strawberry Creek Design Center, situated at Strawberry Creek Park. Fun fact: the building was built in the 1900s as a furniture factory! The space features ambient lighting, high ceilings, tall bright windows, and lime-wash painted walls. The studio's...
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from$190/hr
Sound Studio in Berkeley
Southwest Berkeley, CA
25
...of versatile space, Studio X offers premier soundproof and blackout capabilities. This studio provides the perfect setting for your next sound production, video shoot, or live podcasting session. The studio-wide flexible lighting grid illuminates your scenes for perfect live recording. Look no further for...
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from$75/hr
Spacious video and photography studio - interviews & commercials – cameras, lights, videographers available
Southwest Berkeley, CA
5.0(3)
25Welcome to the Zander Studio! Nestled in South West Berkeley, CA, our film studio offers the perfect blend of accessibility, functionality, and charm. Located just a short walk from the Berkeley Bowl, with on-site parking and easily accessible street parking, your production experience is set...
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from$90/hr
Video Photo Audio Production Studio, White Cyc, Green Screen, Multi-Cam Streaming
Southwest Berkeley, CA
4.8(14)
10...video, photo, audio production studio! This is a multi-level space with many rooms for shooting, filming, streaming, and recording. It is fully active studio, busy every day of the week, with a production, post-production, and admin crew, and we have completed more than...
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from$160/hr
Film/Photo Location: Midcentury Retreat with Deck and Canyon View
Berkeley Hills, CA
5.0(182)
12Private room is situated on the edge of large open space with direct Tilden Park canyon views and 5-10 minute drive from commercial areas of Berkeley. Indoor outdoor living with french doors and deck. Ideal space for photoshoots, filmed interviews, video shoots, model shoots, interior...
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from$120/hr
Beautiful warehouse loft with brick walls
2.6 miles from Berkeley, CA
50
...converted warehouse loft that now functions has a live/work space. The current tenant uses the space as a photo studio, recording studio, and event space. The space features beautiful red brick walls with high ceilings, as well as painted brick walls. It features a roll...
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from$150/hr
Professional & Bright Performance Venue
2.8 miles from Berkeley, CA
5.0(15)
45Voted 2022 BEST EVENT SPACE by El Cerrito City of Commerce. Our elegant venue is multi-functional. Space can be used for music concerts/recitals, art shows, storytelling, small theater production, dance/yoga classes, and more. We are located just steps away from El Cerrito Plaza. SPACE RENTAL...
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from$60/hr
Photography Studio with Included Lighting Assistance
3 miles from Berkeley, CA
4.6(184)
10Studio GZ. Quiet West Oakland 1900sq ft photography studio with natural light availability along with 12ft wide shooting area. Free lighting assistance for beginners Late night availability PLEASE NOTE CHILDREN ARE NOT ALLOWED Our studio has heavy equipment and adult images on the walls not appropriate for...
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from$40/hr
Two Story Recording Studio Loft With Options For Filming Or Small Gathering/Meeting
3.1 miles from Berkeley, CA
5.0(7)
10...you're looking for a styled room for recording, filming, listening session, private work space, or meeting room let studio accommodate you. Our two level recording space has a specific vibe and feel to it that champions any successful creative endeavor. The space was created...
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from$73/hr
Loft with Natural Light, Brick Wall, & Kitchen
3.2 miles from Berkeley, CA
4.9(387)
25Beautiful and modern ground floor loft with concrete floors and a brick wall, perfect for any production or commercial shoot. The space is flexible and can be adjusted and styled to your production needs. 900 square ft space with 10 ft ceilings with large windows...
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from$100/hr
Classy Vintage Yet Modern Recording Studio With Huge Instrument Room, Control Rooms, And Lounges
4.3 miles from Berkeley, CA
20
...Our studio is great for locations requiring an authentic music recording studio-vibe. It is spacious, modern yet with a vintage feel, with great lighting, musical props, and multiple recording rooms, booths, and lounges. Ideal activities would a set or location requiring studio live performance...
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from$100/hr
Gorgeous Modern Photo Studio for Headshots, Boudoir, Fashion
4.8 miles from Berkeley, CA
5.0(189)
10Welcome to my studio! I'm Cheshire Isaacs, a top-rated Bay Area photographer specializing in headshots/lifestyle portraits, boudoir, food, and performance. My beautiful storefront studio has a ton of diffuse natural light in the main room and is perfect for all kinds of portraits from headshots...
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from$50/hr
Music Recording Studio inside Co-Working Art Building
6.4 miles from Berkeley, CA
5.0(3)
6...is not included. We can provide an engineer at additional hourly rate or you can bring your own (or record yourself). One room Music Recording Studio with Sound booth. Neumann U 87 Ai Microphone Universal Audio LA-610 MKII Vocal Compressor/Pre-Amp Apollo Twin MkII Quad...
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from$100/hr
Downtown Richmond Studio with modern look and cozy feel
6.6 miles from Berkeley, CA
10
...This space is usually used as a recording studio. The room contains a recording booth, and studio equipment. Room has been used for music videos, scenes for films, podcasts, interviews, birthday parties, and photo shoots, Room also has stage lights installed to add more vibrancy...
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from$500/hr
Live Performance Theater with Media/Streaming Capabilities
8.4 miles from Berkeley, CA
100
...Venue, Lecture Hall, Performing Arts Space, Presentation Space, Seminar Room, Sound Stage, Stage, Church, Podcast Space, Recording Studio, Film Studio, Media Studio, Production Studio, Live Music recording Studio, Rehearsal Music Space, Recital Space, Rehearsal Theater Space. The stage is equipped with an electric drum set...
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from$35/hr
Multi-Use Creative Space: Board Games & Recording Studio
8.8 miles from Berkeley, CA
10
...Looking for a versatile, private space to record content, host podcasts, or create videos? Our Board Game Room is not only the perfect place for game nights, but it also doubles as a creative recording studio! Whether you're an aspiring YouTuber, podcaster, or content...
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from$150/hr
Podcast/Music Recording Studio Facilities
9.1 miles from Berkeley, CA
5.0(3)
5Our Live Recording Room is setup for Podcast audio and video recording. If you would like to live stream or host a remote guest that may be arranged with prior notice. We also request that you bring your own computer if you would like to...
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from$150/hr
Multi Purpose Recording Studio Facilities & Event Space
9.1 miles from Berkeley, CA
5.0(1)
30Pyramind Studios. ...This space is made up of three recording studio control rooms, two isolation rooms, one larger recording room, and a spacious lounge. Each room has speakers and video monitors. The lounge space is great for 20 -30 person gatherings with a large screen (80") video...
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from$35/hr
Studio Loft With Amazing Natural Daylight
9.2 miles from Berkeley, CA
4.9(123)
50...shoots. > Creative Meetings and Brainstorming Sessions Team-building activities. Corporate brainstorming sessions. Design thinking workshops. > Podcast Recording Recording and editing podcasts. Hosting interviews or panel discussions. > Private Studios for Freelancers Workspace for graphic designers, writers, or other freelancers. Temporary office space for remote workers. > Educational...
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from$125/hr
Airy Daylight Photo Studio
9.3 miles from Berkeley, CA
4.9(296)
30LUX-SF Photo Studios & Services. Airy, sunny private space in the Dogpatch with a panoramic view of Pier 70 & the Bay, perfect for photo and film shoots and other production-oriented uses. Use of basic grip, covered parking for up to 3 vehicles, and many additional niceties included. Load-in is...
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from$99/hr
Beautiful Studio with FREE Gear
9.9 miles from Berkeley, CA
4.9(528)
25Strobespace. Check out our reviews... :) Tons of FREE gear (see list* below) 30 foot wall of natural light (with blackout curtains) 1,400 Square Feet 12' High Ceilings Complete Kitchen Private Bathroom Storage/Changing room Loading Dock | Freight Elevator 2 large Tables 2 more optional large...
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from$150/hr
Modern Photo Studio
10 miles from Berkeley, CA
5.0(492)
10Sintak Studio. A bright, creative, and inspired environment for your next photo shoot, video shoot, production meeting or workshop. Located in the North East part of San Francisco's Mission District the studio is a stand-alone, single unit building with a one-car garage and easy street level access...
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from$190/hr
Massive Urban-Industrial Studio in the Mission (East Studio)
10.1 miles from Berkeley, CA
5.0(14)
45...may also be possible based on studio availability at $150/hr. **PROPS** Any of the furniture, plants & decor within your rented studio are available as prop rentals. If you’d like to feature any of our property in your recorded media, just let us know either...
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from$60/hr
Music Recording Studio near Potrero Hill
10.2 miles from Berkeley, CA
5.0(7)
5...midi drum machine, and protools with lots of sounds to choose from. All studio sessions include engineer. Mixing/Mastering is a separate service, but can be done on the same day of recording...
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from$60/hr
Music / Podcast / Voiceover Recording Studio with In-House Engineer
10.2 miles from Berkeley, CA
4.9(13)
5...This studio has been a location for various music videos, podcasts, music writing, recording, mixing, and mastering. There is a vocal booth and a main space with a couch for eating, songwriting, practicing, taking a break, etc. There is a keyboard area, a space for...
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from$55/hr
Photography and Video Production Studio
10.2 miles from Berkeley, CA
4.8(115)
8Perfectly set up photography / video studio for rent by the hour/ day / week. Permanently installed professional white CYC screen and green screen. This room can be used for portraits, fashion photography, products. Also, film makers can utilize the space and create different sets...
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from$100/hr
Music Recording Studio in the Mission
10.2 miles from Berkeley, CA
5
...airy recording studio on the third floor of a beautifully restored historic church building. For the independent artist who wants more than just an engineer, but a fellow artist to help them explore new sonic horizons. Our studio is equipped to record high quality vocals...
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from$169/hr
Mission Loft Studio + Event Venue
10.5 miles from Berkeley, CA
5.0(594)
10Need an inspiring space for the day! We've got you covered! Mission Loft is a gorgeous light filled video and photo production space. The standard rental period is 2 hours or more anytime between 8AM and 8PM. The studio has an open floor plan (dining...
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from$125/hr
Psychedelic Immersive Mylar Mirrored Studio (perfect for photo/video shoots)
10.6 miles from Berkeley, CA
4.9(50)
5The space is an 'Andy Warholesque' immersive environment in which every inch is covered from floor to ceiling in mirrored-Mylar with additional sheets of floating mylar suspended from the ceiling, creating stunning visual effects. The various LED-lights and lasers create a visual explosion of light...
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from$65/hr
East Bay Natural Light Photo & Film Studio
15.9 miles from Berkeley, CA
5.0(2)
10...soundproof room that can serve as a dressing room or recording studio, enhancing the studio’s versatility. Whether you’re a photographer seeking a dedicated workspace or need a quiet, clean environment for recording podcasts and YouTube videos, our Office Studio is the perfect solution...
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from$50/hr
Video Studio with Pro-Lighting (included)
22.1 miles from Berkeley, CA
5.0(6)
6...Elevated Studio Space in Foster City Discover our intimate studio space, meticulously crafted for diverse recording needs - from YouTube videos to professional photoshoots. Nestled within the confines of our garage, this studio is exclusively dedicated to production purposes, bearing the touch of a seasoned Hollywood...
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from$250/hr
Industrial chic, downtown music and podcast studio space with intimate performance venue.
26.2 miles from Berkeley, CA
5.0(3)
16...corporate events and team building exercises grounded in music. We provide completely equipped, state-of-the-art sound proofed studios for music rehearsal and recording, collaborative songwriting, and performance. Our small performance space comfortably seats 70 people and our stage is perfect for live music...
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from$50/hr
Modern Podcast Recording Studio
32.3 miles from Berkeley, CA
10
...or week with flexible scheduling to fit your project needs. Ideal for both seasoned podcasters and newcomers, our modern studio is designed to elevate your recording experience and help you produce exceptional content. Contact us today to schedule a tour and discover how our space...
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from$65/hr
PHOTOGRAPHER'S DREAM STUDIO! (Multiple Backgrounds)
37.7 miles from Berkeley, CA
4.9(414)
20We have an amazing studio with many backgrounds and tons of daylight. Our beautiful backgrounds include: BACKGROUNDS: - Beautiful Wisteria Wall - Lush Green Leaf Wall - Acacia Office Table Setup - Creative Sofa Artistic Space - Black and Gold Office (ask in advance if...
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from$35/hr
Uniquely located minutes from Downtown Campbell.
43.2 miles from Berkeley, CA
5.0(2)
5...Audio production and recording capabilities are available. State of the art sound and recording. This facility can also be used for photo shoots, video shoots , podcast background ,movie scenes, music meetings and much more. Side note this was also former studio of the The late...
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from$30/hr
Good Vibes Music Recording Studio
45.1 miles from Berkeley, CA
5.0(3)
5...Professional music recording studio located in Central Tracy! [Fits 3-5 people comfortably] Book an Engineer for an additional $30/Hour (3-Hour Minimum) Daws: -Protools 12 -Logic X Pro Vocal Chain: -SHURE SM27 Microphone Speakers: -KRK Rokit 6 G3 6"Powered Studio Monitor Interface: -Focusrite...
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Frequently Asked Questions
How popular are recording studios in Berkeley?
Our local hosts have welcomed 69461+ people into their recording studios with reviews averaging 4.95 stars. Most even said they would book again -- about 99%.
How long do people rent recording studios in Berkeley?
Most recording studios are scheduled for 4 hours, with 7 people in attendance. You’ll find the most Recording Studios starting between 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM.
Pricing and popularity information in this section is based on proprietary data from bookings made on Peerspace from 2016-2024.
Reviews for recording studios
Geoffrey H.
Airy Daylight Photo Studio
This studio has a ton of natural light from two huge banks of windows. The host was accommodating and allowed us to use a vacant studio to re-record sound. Beware...there is a very busy road with lots construction right below the windows so if you are looking for...
Christopher D.
Photography / Dance Studio in Union Square
needed a studio last minute and Jessica got me in right away so A+ for responsiveness! The studio team is very accommodating and was willing to take the time to put up a curtain so that the studio had full privacy and even allowed me to extended an extra...
Jessica P.
Gorgeous Modern Photo Studio for Headshots, Boudoir, Fashion
and communicative. The space was as described and Cheshire provided a tour to ensure we were comfortable navigating the space. We utilized the studio to record an orientation video and it worked really well. We’d book again for sure...
Rony C.
High End Contemporary Space With Multiple Rental Areas - Only Available through October 16th
having lunch or grabbing some fresh air. Cindy and her team were available to help with all our AV needs. We even booked the music studio for a few hours to let our team showcase their talents. What a great experience for our team...
Jonathan B.
Art and Design Studio Loft
Sarah was such an attentive host. Communicating with her was effortless and all of our needs were met. The studio is larger than it appears in photos. Our team was able to get two looks out of the space.
The location's on site parking made our small fleet of...
Jeremy B.
Studio w/Cyclorama & Equipment for Photo/Video Projects
Alexey was an outstanding host and the studio was perfect for my audio recording and client interaction needs. Will definitely book again...
Jaisette H.
Fully Equipped Music Studio with Small Stage and Projector
We had the BEST surprise birthday party in the Music Studio! Tanner and the rest of the staff were absolutely amazing, accommodating, and helpful.
The space was perfect for our party and it was so simple to switch from wine and dessert to a full on karaoke jam session on...
Gopika P.
Sun-filled Movement Arts Studio with Zen Room
gets beautiful morning light. Tani was very responsive leading up to the workshop, and throughout the weekend.
Aside from some noise from the neighboring recording studio and kind of dirty floors (which you may not notice for other types of events), it was wonderful and we would love to book...
Kristyann R.
Exclusive Venue in West Oakland
Everything I needed.
Thank you for the flexibility and finding us!
A great place to handle any business from makeup, photography, even a full music studio. Privacy was respected as well. I will be booking again in the future.
Thank you for the amazing opportunity.
kristyann...
Allen Z.
Professional Performance & Events Venue
for an intimate performance to an audience of ~30-40. There are also two bathrooms, so no one had issues waiting. The mirror and recording studio rooms also give the space a lot of versatility for any future activities (e.g., dance performances, recording).
Overall, would recommend...
Lukas S.
Podcast, Voiceover and Interview Creative Studio
for one of our clients so we booked Bobby‘s space to record it. The space is just what you're looking for when it comes to a professional audio recording. The walls are padded with studio foam and the equipment provided is industry standard for great quality audio recordings...
Kristy G.
Podcast, Voiceover and Interview Creative Studio
used the studio for a recorded work video. It was great. Bobby had some equipment I could borrow (like an awesome mic). Conveniently located in San Francisco with Muni access and parking. I will definitely be booking the space again...
Paula K.
Podcast, Voiceover and Interview Creative Studio
We had a wonderful experience at the studio. Bobby was super quick in his responses and very accommodating. Lukas went above and beyond to make sure our recording worked even when we ran into some technical difficulties on our end. We felt taken care of from start to finish and...
Walter T.
Podcast, Voiceover and Interview Creative Studio
Conveniently located, this studio had everything I needed to record a high-quality podcast interview
Walter T.
Music / Podcast / Voiceover Recording Studio with In-House Engineer
is definitely a professional.
Despite a personal emergency on a very rainy day, he helped me record an interview with 2 participants over Zoom for my podcast with crisp, clear audio. His studio had all the gear I needed, and I'm looking forward to working with him again...
Steve S.
Two Story Recording Studio Loft With Options For Filming Or Small Gathering/Meeting
Excellent quality audio recording, Professional and extremely accommodating AND AFFORDABLE.
I needed to find a last minute solution to track a vocalist under a tight deadline. Ian and Allbay Studios were able to make it happen.
CAN NOT RECOMMEND ENOUGH...
Rance R.
Chelsea Music Recording Studio (with Engineer) in Great High End Building
Very vibey music studio. The host was accommodating and responsive. Diego (one of the engineers) was very helpful and it was a plug-and-play experience. A perfect room to record vocals and have the artist feel comfortable and confident in the process. Hope to be back soon next time...
Rachael Y.
Multi Purpose Recording Studio Facilities & Lounge Space
studio and their team were great to work with. We utilized the facilities for a small video shoot with a local artist, and the recording studio and lounge were perfect for our needs. We appreciated their great communication and willingness to help...
Sierra D.
Downtown Tulum Inspired Studio
light is in late afternoon / early evening. Studio is on 4th floor and depending on day of week / time of day, you may not have access to elevator. Lastly, if you are recording sound here, you may be interrupted by neighboring music studios. Overall, a really special spot that...
Don S.
Music Recording Studio near Potrero Hill
The recording session was awesome and a rewarding experience. Adam is easy-going and extremely knowledgeable in his field.
Studio space was clean, neat and inviting.
Shuttermindz studio rates are unbeatable!
Thanks again Adam...