• Geo Map - Fully Furnished 1BR Rustic In-Law • Near UCB, LBL, Public Transit • Quiet, Safe, Secluded House

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1 Bathroom $1,750 530 1 Resident Available Now
Available Now $1,750 530Sq. Ft.
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Fully Furnished 1BR Rustic In-Law • Near UCB, LBL, Public Transit • Quiet, Safe, Secluded

Are you a UC Berkeley graduate student, postdoctoral researcher, or visiting scholar seeking a peaceful, private, and fully equipped dwelling to recharge located near UC Berkeley, Lawrence Berkeley Lab, downtown Berkeley, and public transit?

This... rustic 1-bedroom ground-floor in-law unit borders El Cerrito, Kensington, Berkeley, and Albany, just north of Solano Avenue on Colusa Av.

🏡 Quick Facts
• Rent: $1,750/month (includes water/garbage). Excludes: Gas/electric (shared) and internet/cable (separate account)
• Term: 12-month lease, then month-to-month
• Deposit: $1,000 + references
• Size: 530 sq ft
• Available (flexible): July, Aug, Sept

✨ Features
🔹 A private rear entrance is situated in a fenced, Japanese-inspired, secluded garden backyard, accessible through a keypad-entry side gate. Passive external security cameras monitor the property’s exterior. The secure area allows for lock-free bike parking.
🔹 The fully furnished unit features a sofa, a full-size bed, towels, bedding, a kitchen equipped with cooking and dining essentials, a kitchen table and chairs, an office desk, two large and three small bookshelves, and a flat-screen TV.
🔹 Separate bedroom
🔹 Spacious living area features a closet for storage and a wardrobe
🔹 Private half-bath and stall shower
🔹 Wall-mounted gas heater
🔹 Ground-level washer/dryer (shared)
🔹 Street parking
❌ No smoking. Sorry, no pets.

🎯 Location Highlights
– Easy routes to UCB/LBL: Drive, 7 minutes; Bus (in front), 12 minutes; Bike via Solano/MLK, 18 minutes.
– Stroll to Kensington Circle, featuring:
• European-style full-service mini-market grocer
• Semifreddi’s (café, breads, bakery)
• British pub featuring local bands
• Pizzeria
• Vibrant farmer’s market every Sunday
– Trader Joe’s, CVS, and El Cerrito BART, 15-minute walk (3/4 mile)
– Solano Restaurants, a 20-minute walk (1 mile)

📍 Approx Location
Colusa Ave near Curry.

✍️ Contact Info
If this sounds of interest, please email a brief note about yourself, including academic pursuits and intended length of stay, your CV/resume, and any questions you may have.

Showings by appointment.

Lease Terms

  • 12 month lease
  • Month-to-Month
Option To Renew

Lease renewal offered

Expenses

Included Utilities
Utilities
Expense TypeFee
RecyclingIncluded
Trash RemovalIncluded
Water/SewerIncluded

University Features

  • Near BART

Contact

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Amenities

Unit Features

  • Carpet
  • Extra Storage
  • Furnished
  • Garden/Yard
  • Hardwood Floors
  • High-Speed Internet Available
  • Smoke Detector
  • Smoke-Free
  • Stove

Laundry

  • Laundry Access
  • Washer/Dryer in Unit

Community Features

  • Near Bus Stop
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Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

One-Time Move-In Fees

  • Security Deposit
    $800

Security

  • Dead-Bolt Locks
  • Exterior Lighting

Shopping Centers

El Cerrito PlazaWalk: 17 min (0.9 mi)
Peppermint tree plazaWalk: 21 min (1.1 mi)
Pacific East MallWalk: 24 min (1.3 mi)

Military

Military ReservationWalk: 68 min (3.5 mi)
Armory West Contra CostaDrive: 12 min (6.4 mi)
Oakland Army BaseDrive: 20 min (9.8 mi)

Transit / Subway

El Cerrito Plaza StationWalk: 14 min (0.8 mi)
North BerkeleyWalk: 42 min (2.2 mi)
North Berkeley StationWalk: 42 min (2.2 mi)
BerkeleyWalk: 55 min (2.9 mi)
El Cerrito Del Norte StationWalk: 50 min (2.6 mi)
El Cerrito Del NorteWalk: 50 min (2.6 mi)
RichmondDrive: 11 min (5.5 mi)
EmeryvilleDrive: 12 min (6.6 mi)

Airports

Metro Oakland InternationalDrive: 29 min (19.2 mi)
San Francisco InternationalDrive: 41 min (26.8 mi)

Colleges and Universities Nearby

Berkeley City CollegeWalk: 52 min (2.7 mi)
UC BerkeleyWalk: 67 min (3.5 mi)
Contra Costa CollegeDrive: 13 min (7.5 mi)
Samuel Merritt UniversityDrive: 14 min (8.8 mi)

Parks and Recreation

Contra Costa Rock ParkWalk: 22 min (1.2 mi)
Indian Rock ParkWalk: 26 min (1.3 mi)
Mortar Rock ParkWalk: 27 min (1.4 mi)
Eddy ArboretumWalk: 31 min (1.7 mi)
Blake GardenWalk: 26 min (1.4 mi)

Schools

El Cerrito Senior High School
Grades 9-12
Public
7
Out of 10
Harding Elementary
Grades K-6
Public
6
Out of 10
Albany Middle
Grades 6-8
Public
8
Out of 10
Albany High
Grades 9-12
Public
10
Out of 10
Thousand Oaks Elementary
Grades K-5
Public
7
Out of 10
Cornell Elementary
Grades K-5
Public
8
Out of 10
Marin Elementary
Grades K-5
Public
8
Out of 10
Fairmont Elementary
Grades K-6
Public
4
Out of 10
Kensington Elementary
Grades K-6
Public
8
Out of 10
Ocean View Elementary
Grades K-5
Public
6
Out of 10
GreatSchools Rating

Ratings

Very Walkable

79

Walk Score ®

Out of 100

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

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Good Transit

54

Transit Score ®

Out of 100

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

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Bikeable

57

Bike Score ®

Out of 100

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

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