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1 Bathroom $2,700 700 2 Residents Available Now
Available Now $2,700 700Sq. Ft.
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Fully furnished, lovely 700 sq. ft. Elmwood garden cottage, all utilities included, ideal location

Fully furnished, lovely, safe, and spacious Elmwood upstairs apartment in garden cottage behind detached main house.Walk or bike to campus!
Size: Approximately 700 sq. ft., including the dedicated laundry room. A covered area is available for a... bicycle. The space is large enough to entertain some dinner guests comfortably, and cozy enough to feel truly at home.
Highlights: Hardwood oak floors, walk-in closet, high ceiling, large windows with custom curtains, tree views, nice second-floor deck, on-site laundry, lots of natural light. All utilities included. Very well maintained.
Bedroom and Living Area: Comfortable new queen bed, with bedding (sheets, blankets, etc), floor lamp and ceiling lighting, built-in bookshelves, desk, TV, brick (non-operable) fireplace, living room chairs, couch.
Kitchen and Dining: The kitchen has a full set of cookware and dishes/glasses/cutlery, several convenient appliances (e.g., coffee maker, blender, etc.), ample storage, a counter with two barstools, and a dining room table with four chairs. A bi-fold shutter door separates the kitchen area from the larger main room.
Smoke-Free, Allergy-Free: No smoking, vaping, or pets. None.
Nice Neighbors: Friendly, courteous, respectful couple (owner, 25+years) lives in a separate craftsman house on the property. We share bicycle storage, take in each other's mail when out of town, provide new restaurant tips, and offer general neighborliness.
Ideal Location: On a quiet, beautiful Elmwood street, one block off College Avenue. Campus is about a 20 minute walk up College Ave. With just about everything you might need within walking distance (including mind-clearing hikes along fire trails and great bicycling routes; bus, BART are nearby as well), perhaps there’s no need for a car.
Lease Length: Scenario 1: Summer (Available late May to July 31; one month minimum). Scenario 2: Academic Year (August 1, 2025 to May 31, 2026, or beyond.)
Tell Us About You: Please tell us a bit about you, your academic area, why you’re moving, your source of income, etc.

Lease Terms

  • 12 month lease
  • 9 month lease
  • Academic Year
  • Summer Sublet
Option To Renew

Lease renewal offered

Expenses

Included Utilities
Utilities
Expense TypeFee
ElectricityIncluded
GasIncluded
HeatIncluded
High-Speed InternetIncluded
RecyclingIncluded
Trash RemovalIncluded
Water/SewerIncluded

University Features

  • Near BART

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Amenities

Unit Features

  • Furnished
  • Garden/Yard
  • Hardwood Floors
  • High-Speed Internet Available
  • Patio, Balcony, Porch or Deck
  • Smoke Detector
  • Smoke-Free
  • Stove

Community Features

  • Gender Neutral
  • International Student Friendly
  • LGBT-Friendly
  • Near Bus Stop
  • Walk to campus

Laundry

  • Washer/Dryer in Unit
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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
    $2,700

Parking

Unassigned Street Parking

  • 1 space available

Security

  • Dead-Bolt Locks
  • Exterior Lighting

Shopping Centers

College SquareWalk: 8 min (0.4 mi)
Temescal Neighborhood CenterWalk: 26 min (1.4 mi)
Temescal PlazaWalk: 27 min (1.4 mi)

Military

Military ReservationDrive: 18 min (5.8 mi)
Oakland/US Naval Supply CenterDrive: 11 min (6.3 mi)
Oakland Army BaseDrive: 16 min (6.9 mi)

Transit / Subway

Rockridge StationWalk: 13 min (0.7 mi)
Ashby StationWalk: 21 min (1.1 mi)
Downtown Berkeley StationWalk: 38 min (2.0 mi)
EmeryvilleWalk: 51 min (2.6 mi)
North Berkeley StationWalk: 59 min (3.1 mi)
BerkeleyWalk: 73 min (3.8 mi)
Macarthur StationWalk: 40 min (2.1 mi)
OaklandDrive: 9 min (5.2 mi)

Airports

Metro Oakland InternationalDrive: 21 min (13.5 mi)
San Francisco InternationalDrive: 38 min (24.0 mi)

Colleges and Universities Nearby

UC BerkeleyWalk: 34 min (1.8 mi)
Berkeley City CollegeWalk: 40 min (2.1 mi)
Samuel Merritt UniversityWalk: 50 min (2.6 mi)
Lincoln University, OaklandDrive: 9 min (4.4 mi)

Parks and Recreation

Willard ParkWalk: 15 min (0.8 mi)
People's ParkWalk: 22 min (1.1 mi)
Temescal Regional ParkWalk: 27 min (1.4 mi)
Essig Museum of EntomologyWalk: 32 min (1.7 mi)
UC Berkeley Museum of PaleontologyWalk: 32 min (1.7 mi)

Schools

John Muir Elementary
Grades K-5
Public
6
Out of 10
Peralta Elementary
Grades K-5
Public
7
Out of 10
Emerson Elementary
Grades K-5
Public
6
Out of 10
Claremont Middle
Grades 6-8
Public
6
Out of 10
Chabot Elementary
Grades K-5
Public
7
Out of 10
Willard Middle
Grades 6-8
Public
8
Out of 10
Sylvia Mendez Elementary
Grades K-5
Public
7
Out of 10
Sankofa United Elementary School
Grades K-5
Public
5
Out of 10
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Ratings

Walker's Paradise

95

Walk Score ®

Out of 100

Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.

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Good Transit

52

Transit Score ®

Out of 100

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

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Very Bikeable

89

Bike Score ®

Out of 100

This area is very Bikable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

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Active

72

Soundscore ™

Out of 100

Traffic:

Active

Airport:

Calm

Business:

Active

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