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0.5 miles to UC Berkeley
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1 Bathroom $2,300 237 1 Resident 7/16/25
7/16/25 $2,300 237Sq. Ft.
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Lovely Garden Cottage Southside 10 min walk to campus

Great Location - a 10 min walk to Campus. Sweet cottage with furnished light-filled studio set in beautiful, quiet backyard rose garden. Newly remodeled - kitchenette with smart/toaster oven, venting microwave and induction burners, cork floor,... European full bed, desk and ergonomic chair, windows, opening skylight, and bathroom with storage cabinet, drawers, and shower. Excellent sound system, streaming TV and high-speed wifi. May be rented furnished or just partly furnished.
A tree-lined residential street in the most walkable, bike-able, central neighborhood in Berkeley! Delightful cafes such as Sconehenge, Berkeley Bowl and Whole Foods grocery stores, College Ave. retail stores, including a safe and clean laundromat, are a 5 - 10 minute walk in all directions. Bus transit and rental bikes stations are less than a block away, BART subway stations are 10-15 minute walk in either direction down Shattuck Ave. Permit parking on street for over 2 hrs., permit may be obtained with address change, and driveway may be used until permit obtained. High-quality shared storage room.
The back garden is a shared space - a bench under the shade of a persimmon tree, a table that seats 4 in the rose garden, and area with recliners behind the studio. Entrance to backyard is down our driveway behind a locked gate. Perfect for a visiting scholar, graduate student, or post doc who wants a peaceful green place to live/study. International scholars of all faiths and religions are very welcome.

Lease Terms

  • Academic Year
  • Month-to-Month
  • Semester
Option To Renew

Lease renewal considered

Expenses

Included Utilities
Utilities
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University Features

  • Near BART

Contact

Karen Jeffrey
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Amenities

Unit Features

  • Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)
  • Extra Storage
  • Furnished
  • Garden/Yard
  • High-Speed Internet Available
  • Patio, Balcony, Porch or Deck
  • Smoke Detector
  • Smoke-Free

Community Features

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

Laundry

  • No Laundry in Unit

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
    $2,300

Security

  • Dead-Bolt Locks
  • Exterior Lighting

Shopping Centers

Southside SquareWalk: 7 min (0.4 mi)
Acheson CommonsWalk: 18 min (0.9 mi)
College SquareWalk: 31 min (1.6 mi)

Military

Military ReservationDrive: 14 min (4.5 mi)
Oakland/US Naval Supply CenterDrive: 13 min (6.0 mi)
Oakland Army BaseDrive: 18 min (6.5 mi)

Transit / Subway

AshbyWalk: 12 min (0.7 mi)
Downtown Berkeley StationWalk: 13 min (0.7 mi)
Downtown BerkeleyWalk: 13 min (0.7 mi)
North BerkeleyWalk: 34 min (1.8 mi)
North Berkeley StationWalk: 34 min (1.8 mi)
EmeryvilleWalk: 46 min (2.4 mi)
BerkeleyWalk: 48 min (2.5 mi)
OaklandDrive: 12 min (5.5 mi)
RichmondDrive: 17 min (9.0 mi)

Airports

Metro Oakland InternationalDrive: 23 min (13.7 mi)
San Francisco InternationalDrive: 39 min (23.8 mi)

Colleges and Universities Nearby

Berkeley City CollegeWalk: 15 min (0.8 mi)
UC BerkeleyWalk: 32 min (1.7 mi)
Samuel Merritt UniversityWalk: 58 min (3.0 mi)
Lincoln University, OaklandDrive: 11 min (4.7 mi)

Parks and Recreation

Willard ParkWalk: 10 min (0.6 mi)
Habitot Children's MuseumWalk: 12 min (0.6 mi)
People's ParkWalk: 13 min (0.7 mi)
UC Berkeley Museum of PaleontologyWalk: 17 min (0.9 mi)
Essig Museum of EntomologyWalk: 17 min (0.9 mi)

Schools

Sylvia Mendez Elementary
Grades K-5
Public
7
Out of 10
Willard Middle
Grades 6-8
Public
8
Out of 10
Berkeley High
Grades 9-12
Public
8
Out of 10
Washington Elementary
Grades K-5
Public
6
Out of 10
Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle
Grades 6-8
Public
6
Out of 10
Malcolm X Elementary
Grades K-5
Public
7
Out of 10
Emerson Elementary
Grades K-5
Public
6
Out of 10
Peralta Elementary
Grades K-5
Public
7
Out of 10

Ratings

Walker's Paradise

92

Walk Score ®

Out of 100

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

Good Transit

66

Transit Score ®

Out of 100

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

Biker's Paradise

95

Bike Score ®

Out of 100

Do you prefer to get around on two wheels? You’ll love living in this neighborhood, which is considered a biker’s paradise.

Active

68

Soundscore â„¢

Out of 100

Traffic:

Busy

Airport:

Calm

Business:

Busy

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