• Bedroom - Private Room 1 block from UCB campus, Utilities & Wifi Included, Bay view, Peaceful Environment

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0.1 miles to UC Berkeley
Floor Plan Models and Units
Number of BedroomsNumber of BathroomsRent RangeSquare FootageName of Floor PlanUnit NumberAvailabilityNewly AddedView More Details
Beds Baths Rent Sq. Ft. Max Occupants Availability
1 Bathroom

Total Monthly Price

$1,600 / Bedroom
4 Month Lease
150 1 Resident 10/1/25
10/1/25
Total Monthly Price
$1,600 / Bedroom
4 Month Lease
150Sq. Ft.
* Price shown is total price including community-supplied monthly required fees. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice. * Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Private Room 1 block from UCB campus, Utilities & Wifi Included, Bay view, Peaceful Environment

Charming bay view corner room with 2 bright windows in exceptionally quiet, vegetarian environment, perfect for graduate students, visiting scholars, and serious students.

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

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Professionally managed by Nyingma Institute

Lease Terms

  • 12 month lease
  • 9 month lease
  • Academic Year
  • Semester
Option To Renew

Lease renewal offered

Shared Housing

Contact

Nyingma Institute

Lister prefers to be contacted by email.

Amenities

Unit Features

  • Carpet
  • Dishwasher
  • Fireplace
  • Furnished
  • Garbage Disposal
  • Garden/Yard
  • Hardwood Floors
  • High-Speed Internet Available
  • Patio, Balcony, Porch or Deck
  • Smoke Detector
  • Smoke-Free

Community Features

  • Individual Leases
  • International Student Friendly
  • LGBT-Friendly
  • Near Bus Stop
  • Vegetarian/Vegan
  • Walk to campus

Laundry

  • Laundry Access
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Fees and Policies

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

Utilities & Essentials

One-Time Basics

  • Security Deposit - Refundable
    $1,600 - $1,600 one-time

Security

  • Exterior Lighting

Shopping Centers

Acheson Commons Walk: 14 min Distance: 0.7 mi
Southside Square Walk: 23 min Distance: 1.2 mi
Gilman Village Walk: 54 min Distance: 2.8 mi

Military

Military Reservation Drive: 12 min Distance: 4.1 mi
Oakland/US Naval Supply Center Drive: 17 min Distance: 8.0 mi
Oakland Army Base Drive: 21 min Distance: 8.6 mi

Transit / Subway

Downtown Berkeley Station Walk: 18 min Distance: 0.9 mi
Downtown Berkeley Walk: 18 min Distance: 1.0 mi
North Berkeley Walk: 31 min Distance: 1.6 mi
North Berkeley Station Walk: 31 min Distance: 1.6 mi
Ashby Station Walk: 41 min Distance: 2.1 mi
Berkeley Walk: 51 min Distance: 2.7 mi
Emeryville Walk: 74 min Distance: 3.8 mi
Oakland Drive: 14 min Distance: 6.9 mi
Richmond Drive: 18 min Distance: 9.1 mi

Airports

Metro Oakland International Drive: 25 min Distance: 15.3 mi
San Francisco International Drive: 43 min Distance: 25.7 mi

Colleges and Universities Nearby

UC Berkeley Walk: 7 min Distance: 0.4 mi
Berkeley City College Walk: 19 min Distance: 1.0 mi
Samuel Merritt University Drive: 13 min Distance: 4.4 mi
Lincoln University, Oakland Drive: 14 min Distance: 6.1 mi

Parks and Recreation

Museum of Vertebrate Zoology Walk: 10 min Distance: 0.6 mi
University and Jepson Herbaria Walk: 12 min Distance: 0.6 mi
Essig Museum of Entomology Walk: 12 min Distance: 0.6 mi
UC Berkeley Museum of Paleontology Walk: 12 min Distance: 0.6 mi
Lawrence Hall of Science Walk: 32 min Distance: 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
GreatSchools Rating

Ratings

Very Walkable

77

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

57

Transit Score ®

Out of 100

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

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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.

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Active

79

Soundscore â„¢

Out of 100

Traffic:

Active

Airport:

Calm

Business:

Calm

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(510) 229-4030

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