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1/1/25 $1,550 / Bedroom175Sq. Ft.
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Bay View Room in Peaceful Meditation Center, 1 Block from Campus, Utilities Included

Charming bay view room with full sized bed in exceptionally quiet, vegetarian environment, perfect for graduate students, visiting scholars, and serious students, starting at $1,500/month.

Located a block away from UC Berkeley at the foothills of...
Highland and Hearst, we offer a quiet and reserved environment ideal for focused work, reflection, and introspection. Rooms offer beautiful views of the bay and Golden Gate Bridge, or our peaceful meditation garden.

Furnished private rooms are available for individuals, with shared kitchen, bathrooms, and showers. Wifi and all utilities are included.

Established in 1972, the Nyingma Institute is a respected Tibetan Buddhist learning center which offers classes and retreats to the general public, in addition to housing staff and dedicated community members. You need not be Buddhist, but should be respectful of our spiritual focus and the quietude that is sought by our students.

Please note that we are a vegetarian, substance-free environment. We require that no meat or alcohol be consumed or stored here.

We are located 1 block away from the north side of campus. We do have a private parking lot, if you are interested in a spot one may be available for an additional $100/month.

Zero tolerance for smoking, drugs, alcohol, and inebriation on the premises
Overnight guests are not permitted
No pets
No loud music or instruments
We ask that you remove your shoes upon entering, house slippers are fine
Modest dress and conduct in shared areas is appreciated
Strictly vegetarian environment (but not vegan)
Wifi and utilities included
Rooms are furnished
Beautiful bay view or garden view from windows
Shared kitchen, bathrooms, and showers
No space heaters or AC, though there is centralized heating
Laundry is coin-operated
1 block from UCB campus
25-minute walk to Downtown Berkeley BART station
Please note that we are located on a steep hill, with several flights of stairs on the property
Meditation and Tibetan Yoga (Kum Nye) classes and retreats are taught on the premises
Lease term: 6 months or semester long minimum
We ask for first month’s rent, last month’s rent, and security deposit (equal to a month’s rent)
Credit and background checks required
Parking may be available for an extra fee of $100/month

Lease Terms

  • 12 month lease
  • 9 month lease
  • Academic Year
  • Semester
  • Short-Term lease
Option To Renew

Lease renewal offered

Shared Housing

Expenses

One-Time
One-Time
Expense TypeFee
Security Deposit$1550
Included Utilities
Utilities
Expense TypeFee
ElectricityIncluded
GasIncluded
HeatIncluded
Trash RemovalIncluded
WaterIncluded
SewerIncluded

University Features

  • Near BART

Contact

Nyingma Institute

Lister prefers to be contacted by email.

Amenities

Living Space

  • Carpet
  • Furnished
  • Hardwood Floors

Features

  • High Speed Internet Access
  • LGBT-Friendly

Student Features

  • Individual Leases Available
  • International Student Friendly
  • Near Bus Stop
  • Vegetarian/Vegan
  • Walk To Campus

Services

  • Laundry Facilities
  • Recycling

Parking

Unassigned Surface Lot Parking

  • 1 space available

Unassigned Surface Lot Parking

  • 1 space available

Pet Policy

No Pets Allowed

Shopping Centers

Acheson CommonsWalk: 14 min (0.7 mi)
Southside SquareWalk: 23 min (1.2 mi)
College SquareWalk: 39 min (2.0 mi)

Military

Military ReservationDrive: 12 min (4.1 mi)
Oakland/US Naval Supply CenterDrive: 17 min (8.0 mi)
Oakland Army BaseDrive: 21 min (8.6 mi)

Transit / Subway

Downtown Berkeley StationWalk: 18 min (0.9 mi)
North Berkeley StationWalk: 31 min (1.6 mi)
Ashby StationWalk: 41 min (2.1 mi)
BerkeleyWalk: 51 min (2.7 mi)
Rockridge StationWalk: 44 min (2.3 mi)
El Cerrito Plaza StationWalk: 71 min (3.7 mi)
EmeryvilleWalk: 74 min (3.8 mi)
OaklandDrive: 14 min (6.9 mi)

Airports

Metro Oakland InternationalDrive: 25 min (15.3 mi)
San Francisco InternationalDrive: 43 min (25.7 mi)

Colleges and Universities Nearby

UC BerkeleyWalk: 7 min (0.4 mi)
Berkeley City CollegeWalk: 19 min (1.0 mi)
Samuel Merritt UniversityDrive: 13 min (4.4 mi)
Lincoln University, OaklandDrive: 14 min (6.1 mi)

Parks and Recreation

Museum of Vertebrate ZoologyWalk: 10 min (0.6 mi)
University and Jepson HerbariaWalk: 12 min (0.6 mi)
Essig Museum of EntomologyWalk: 12 min (0.6 mi)
UC Berkeley Museum of PaleontologyWalk: 12 min (0.6 mi)
Lawrence Hall of ScienceWalk: 32 min (1.7 mi)

Schools

Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier
Grades K-5
Public
9
Out of 10
Berkeley High
Grades 9-12
Public
8
Out of 10
Emerson Elementary
Grades K-5
Public
6
Out of 10
Willard Middle
Grades 6-8
Public
8
Out of 10
Washington Elementary
Grades K-5
Public
6
Out of 10
Martin Luther King Middle
Grades 6-8
Public
7
Out of 10
Sylvia Mendez Elementary
Grades K-5
Public
7
Out of 10
Cragmont Elementary
Grades K-5
Public
6
Out of 10

Ratings

Very Walkable

76

Walk Score ®

Out of 100

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

Good Transit

57

Transit Score ®

Out of 100

The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.

Bikeable

52

Bike Score ®

Out of 100

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Active

79

Soundscore

Out of 100

Traffic:

Active

Airport:

Calm

Business:

Calm