• Guest Bedroom - Private room in Westbrae home

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1.6 miles to UC Berkeley
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Number of BedroomsNumber of BathroomsRent RangeSquare FootageName of Floor PlanUnit NumberAvailabilityNewly AddedView More Details
Beds Baths Rent Sq. Ft. Max Occupants Availability
1 Bathroom $1,300 / Bedroom 1,179 1 Resident 8/1/25
8/1/25 $1,300 / Bedroom1,179Sq. Ft.
* Price shown is base rent and may not include non-optional fees and utilities. 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 in Westbrae home

Great home for Visiting Scholars, Students and Post - Docs. Private room in quiet, classic Berkeley bungalow. The home is shared with only me! I am an easy-going, low-key independent researcher (CAL alumni) ,well-traveled, internationally - minded... linguist. Your guest room includes bed, desk, office chair, bookcase, large walk-in closet; sheets and towels provided. Comfortable and roomy, the house has a backyard with a California native garden, plum, lemon, fig and persimmon trees, deck and sunroom. Located within walking distance of various shopping destinations including 4th street, Whole Foods, Picante, Westbrae (including Berkeley Beer Garden, Monterey Market, Berkeley Natural, Gioia Pizza and Adega Azul) , Acme Bread and Bartavelle/Evergreen Cafe, the neighborhood offers the authentic, historic Berkeley. Bonus areas include sun room, large deck, dining and living room; it is an 8 minute walk to the North Berkeley BART and a 15 minute bike or 17 minute bus ride to the Berkeley campus. The 52 bus direct to CAL, Berkeley Law, North Berkeley BART is a one minute walk from the house. Included with your rent are high speed internet, utilities, cleaning products, and fresh fruit from trees in summer and early autumn. Flexible length of stay. International students and visiting scholars welcome! Ample parking available. There is a small cleaning fee depending on length of stay.

If interested in sharing my home, please respond by email with a brief note about yourself and the dates of your desired stay.

Lease Terms

  • Flexible/Other lease
  • Month-to-Month
  • Sabbatical
  • Semester
  • Short-Term lease
Option To Renew

Lease renewal offered

Shared Housing

Expenses

Included Utilities
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University Features

  • Near BART

Contact

Meryl Siegal

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Amenities

Unit Features

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

Community Features

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

Laundry

  • Laundry Access
  • 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.

No Pets Allowed

Security

  • Dead-Bolt Locks
  • Exterior Lighting

Shopping Centers

Gilman VillageWalk: 13 min (0.7 mi)
The Shops at University Village, AlbanyWalk: 18 min (0.9 mi)
Town CenterWalk: 23 min (1.2 mi)

Military

Military ReservationDrive: 11 min (4.6 mi)
Oakland Army BaseDrive: 17 min (7.3 mi)
Oakland/US Naval Supply CenterDrive: 13 min (7.5 mi)

Transit / Subway

North BerkeleyWalk: 10 min (0.5 mi)
North Berkeley StationWalk: 10 min (0.5 mi)
BerkeleyWalk: 20 min (1.1 mi)
Downtown BerkeleyWalk: 31 min (1.7 mi)
Downtown Berkeley StationWalk: 32 min (1.7 mi)
El Cerrito Plaza StationWalk: 38 min (2.0 mi)
EmeryvilleWalk: 53 min (2.8 mi)
RichmondDrive: 12 min (6.7 mi)
OaklandDrive: 14 min (8.2 mi)

Airports

Metro Oakland InternationalDrive: 25 min (16.7 mi)
San Francisco InternationalDrive: 38 min (24.3 mi)

Colleges and Universities Nearby

Berkeley City CollegeWalk: 29 min (1.5 mi)
UC BerkeleyWalk: 48 min (2.5 mi)
Samuel Merritt UniversityDrive: 11 min (6.3 mi)
Lincoln University, OaklandDrive: 13 min (6.9 mi)

Parks and Recreation

Cedar-Rose ParkWalk: 3 min (0.2 mi)
Strawberry Creek ParkWalk: 14 min (0.7 mi)
Eddy ArboretumWalk: 25 min (1.3 mi)
McLaughlin Eastshore State ParkWalk: 35 min (1.8 mi)
Live Oak ParkWalk: 27 min (1.4 mi)

Schools

Ruth Acty Elementary
Grades K-5
Public
8
Out of 10
Oxford Elementary
Grades K-5
Public
6
Out of 10
Rosa Parks Environmental Science Magnet School
Grades K-5
Public
7
Out of 10
Martin Luther King Middle
Grades 6-8
Public
7
Out of 10
Marin Elementary
Grades K-5
Public
8
Out of 10
Ocean View Elementary
Grades K-5
Public
6
Out of 10
Cornell Elementary
Grades K-5
Public
8
Out of 10
Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier
Grades K-5
Public
9
Out of 10
Washington Elementary
Grades K-5
Public
6
Out of 10
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Ratings

Walker's Paradise

90

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

64

Transit Score ®

Out of 100

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

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Biker's Paradise

97

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.

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Active

71

Soundscore ™

Out of 100

Traffic:

Active

Airport:

Calm

Business:

Active

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