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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 $3,800 772 2 Residents 6/15/25
6/15/25 $3,800 772Sq. 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.

Secret Garden Home, Ideal Berkeley Location

Secret Garden Home, Ideal Berkeley Location

Lovely, mid-century, completely furnished, 2-bedroom, 1-bath home, surrounded by lush and light-filled gardens. This is a fully detached rear unit on a 2-unit property, with the owner’s family living in... the front home. There is a private, backyard patio dedicated to this unit. Inside, there are hardwood floors throughout, large windows onto the gardens, smart TV, updated kitchen appliances including washer/dryer and dishwasher, plus all new heat pump heating and cooling/air conditioning/AC. This is a peaceful and beautiful space!

Ideally located, on a quiet street, yet also within a walkable/bike-friendly community, and only blocks from Ashby Bart, Berkeley Bowl, Whole Foods, and the F Line to San Francisco; close to UC Berkeley. Short term lease OK, minimum of 2 months.

Lease Information
• $3,800 per month
• Owner pays water and sewer. Tenant pays garbage, gas, electric, and internet.
• Renter must have solid AND verifiable gross income that is 2.5 times the rent ($9,500 per month).
• Must have a minimum FICO score of 700.
• Renter(s) will be required to hold renter's insurance.
• Credit check is $40 per adult. Application will be given upon request. Verification of employment and rental history will be reviewed. No prior evictions and/or lawsuits with former landlords accepted.
• Total move in costs are $7,600 (first month's rent and a security deposit equal to one month's rent).
• Sorry, no pets and absolutely no smoking.

Lease Terms

  • 12 month lease
  • 9 month lease
  • Academic Year
  • Sabbatical
  • Semester
  • Short-Term lease
Option To Renew

Lease renewal offered

Expenses

Included Utilities
Utilities
Expense TypeFee
Water/SewerIncluded

University Features

  • Near BART

Contact

Christina Erickson

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Amenities

Unit Features

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

Community Features

  • Near Bus Stop

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
    $3,800

Parking

Unassigned Street Parking

Security

  • Dead-Bolt Locks
  • Exterior Lighting

Shopping Centers

Southside SquareWalk: 17 min (0.9 mi)
College SquareWalk: 20 min (1.1 mi)
Temescal Neighborhood CenterWalk: 26 min (1.4 mi)

Military

Military ReservationDrive: 16 min (5.1 mi)
Oakland/US Naval Supply CenterDrive: 12 min (5.8 mi)
Oakland Army BaseDrive: 17 min (6.3 mi)

Transit / Subway

AshbyWalk: 9 min (0.5 mi)
Downtown Berkeley StationWalk: 23 min (1.2 mi)
Downtown BerkeleyWalk: 24 min (1.2 mi)
Rockridge StationWalk: 25 min (1.3 mi)
EmeryvilleWalk: 41 min (2.1 mi)
North Berkeley StationWalk: 45 min (2.3 mi)
BerkeleyWalk: 58 min (3.0 mi)
OaklandDrive: 10 min (5.0 mi)
RichmondDrive: 17 min (9.6 mi)

Airports

Metro Oakland InternationalDrive: 22 min (13.3 mi)
San Francisco InternationalDrive: 38 min (23.9 mi)

Colleges and Universities Nearby

Berkeley City CollegeWalk: 25 min (1.3 mi)
UC BerkeleyWalk: 38 min (2.0 mi)
Samuel Merritt UniversityWalk: 50 min (2.6 mi)
Lincoln University, OaklandDrive: 10 min (4.3 mi)

Parks and Recreation

Willard ParkWalk: 14 min (0.8 mi)
People's ParkWalk: 20 min (1.0 mi)
Habitot Children's MuseumWalk: 22 min (1.2 mi)
UC Berkeley Museum of PaleontologyWalk: 26 min (1.3 mi)
Essig Museum of EntomologyWalk: 26 min (1.3 mi)

Schools

Sylvia Mendez Elementary
Grades K-5
Public
7
Out of 10
Peralta Elementary
Grades K-5
Public
7
Out of 10
Willard Middle
Grades 6-8
Public
8
Out of 10
Sankofa United Elementary School
Grades K-5
Public
5
Out of 10
Malcolm X 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
John Muir Elementary
Grades K-5
Public
6
Out of 10
GreatSchools Rating

Ratings

Walker's Paradise

92

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

63

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

99

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

70

Soundscore ™

Out of 100

Traffic:

Busy

Airport:

Calm

Business:

Active

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