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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
1.5 Bathrooms $2,800 650 2 Residents 7/1/25
7/1/25 $2,800 650Sq. 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.

Walk to CAL! Beautiful Light Filled One Bedroom Private Backyard Cottage- Elmwood - Serene Offi

Beautiful Custom Built One Bedroom Cottage In The Heart of Elmwood. $2,800/Month. Fully and furnished and well appointed. This 650 sq. ft. cottage is 1 bedroom, 1&1/2 baths. The serene office is a perfect study/work space. It was meticulously... built 11years ago.
The cottage is airy and light filled. Vaulted Ceilings, ceiling fans and sky lights throughout. It is fully furnished and well appointed.
The neighborhood is just 2 blocks from the fabulous Elmwood District at College and Ashby, with cute shops and great dining. It is close enough to the action, but the 2 blocks from College and Ashby provide this tight knit neighborhood a quiet peaceful feel. Walk Score 93. Bike score 98
The cottage is behind a main house on a cul–de-sac. Walk through a gate to enter the backyard and Cottage. This neighborhood is very friendly and filled with kids, dogs, and songbirds. You have your own private backyard area with table for entertaining.
Easy walk or public transportation to UC and BART. Rockridge BART is an 18 minute walk, UC is a 23 minute walk, or take the AC Transit bus up or down College Ave directly to UC or BART.
There is 2 hour street parking. The City of Berkeley can provide residents with a parking permit for $50ish/year if you register your car to this address.
The owners are a friendly family with 2 great high school age kids and 2 friendly dogs who live in the front house and share the backyard (except for your private area).
You have your own private washer and dryer.
Included Utilities:
Water, Garbage, Gas and Electric -paid by landlord.
There is no Landline as of now - you get your own Cable and Internet -.
Tenant must be a responsible person. No Smoking or pets.
Income verification and credit check required plus references.Move-in costs: First month rent and security deposit of $1,400

Furnishings include:
Washlet Bidet tlilet!
Brand new washer and dryer.
Comfy queen sized bed with great sheets, pillows, and down comforter.
Closet built in with drawers and hanging space, also a dresser.
Scandinavian design couch with comfy full sized hid-a bed.
Table and chairs for 4.
Extra chairs.
Hand made ceramic pottery.
Tile floors
So much more!

Kitchen has:
4 burner stove
Microwave
Oven
Fridge
Toaster oven
Coffee maker
Blender
Pots/pans dishes, etc.

Living Room Area:
Flat screen TV
DVD Player
Gas Fireplace

Full Bathroom has:
Jacuzzi tub
Shower
Push button toilets

Office has:
Desk, office chair.
file cabinets.
Couch .
½ bathroom

Lease Terms

  • 12 month lease
  • 9 month lease
  • Academic Year
  • Fall Sublet
  • Flexible/Other lease
  • Month-to-Month
  • Sabbatical
  • Semester
  • Short-Term lease
  • Spring Sublet
  • Summer Sublet
  • Winter Sublet
Option To Renew

Lease renewal offered

Expenses

Included Utilities
Utilities
Expense TypeFee
ElectricityIncluded
GasIncluded
HeatIncluded
RecyclingIncluded
Trash RemovalIncluded
Water/SewerIncluded

University Features

  • Near BART

Contact

Hancock Family
Luba Hancock

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Amenities

Unit Features

  • Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)
  • Extra Storage
  • Fireplace
  • Furnished
  • Garbage Disposal
  • Garden/Yard
  • 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

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
    $1,400

Parking

Unassigned Other Parking

  • 1 space available
  • 2 hour street parking, go 2ish blocks for longer term street parking, or get a permit from City of Berkeley for less about $50/year - just register your car to this address.

Unassigned Street Parking

  • You can find no signage parking within about 1/4 -1/2 mile away or register your car to this address. Once you do that, you can pay about $50 per year for a permit and usually find parking on street right in front of the house.

Security

  • Dead-Bolt Locks
  • Exterior Lighting

Shopping Centers

College SquareWalk: 13 min (0.7 mi)
Southside SquareWalk: 25 min (1.3 mi)
Temescal Neighborhood CenterWalk: 29 min (1.5 mi)

Military

Military ReservationDrive: 17 min (5.6 mi)
Oakland/US Naval Supply CenterDrive: 12 min (6.5 mi)
Oakland Army BaseDrive: 16 min (7.1 mi)

Transit / Subway

Ashby StationWalk: 18 min (1.0 mi)
Rockridge StationWalk: 18 min (0.9 mi)
Downtown Berkeley StationWalk: 31 min (1.6 mi)
EmeryvilleWalk: 50 min (2.6 mi)
North Berkeley StationWalk: 52 min (2.7 mi)
BerkeleyWalk: 66 min (3.4 mi)
Macarthur StationDrive: 8 min (4.2 mi)
OaklandDrive: 10 min (5.4 mi)

Airports

Metro Oakland InternationalDrive: 21 min (13.7 mi)
San Francisco InternationalDrive: 38 min (24.2 mi)

Colleges and Universities Nearby

Berkeley City CollegeWalk: 33 min (1.7 mi)
UC BerkeleyWalk: 32 min (1.7 mi)
Samuel Merritt UniversityWalk: 53 min (2.7 mi)
Lincoln University, OaklandDrive: 9 min (4.6 mi)

Parks and Recreation

Willard ParkWalk: 8 min (0.5 mi)
People's ParkWalk: 15 min (0.8 mi)
Essig Museum of EntomologyWalk: 25 min (1.3 mi)
UC Berkeley Museum of PaleontologyWalk: 25 min (1.3 mi)
University and Jepson HerbariaWalk: 25 min (1.3 mi)

Schools

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

Ratings

Walker's Paradise

94

Walk Score ®

Out of 100

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

Good Transit

59

Transit Score ®

Out of 100

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

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.

Active

71

Soundscore â„¢

Out of 100

Traffic:

Active

Airport:

Calm

Business:

Active

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