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1988 California Street1988 California Street, Berkeley, CA 94703, USA
Apartment for rent
| Monthly rent | $1,750 |
|---|---|
| Beds | Studio–1 |
| Baths | 1 |
| Sqft | – |
5+ Days Ago
Studio 1 bath unit
Address details
| Units | 7 |
|---|---|
| Units available | 2 |
| Neighborhood | |
| City | |
| Zip code | 94703 |
Highlights
- large closet
- large living room
- shared laundry in building
- shared laundry in the building
Units
1988 California Street, Berkeley, CA
1988 California Street Berkeley, CA
Available
60
Studio
1 Bath
$1,750
Available
55
1 Bed
1 Bath
$1,750
On-Site Laundry
Amenities for 1988 California Street
Some units at this address have these amenities. View unit details for more information.
Building
- On-Site Laundry
Unit Amenities
- On-Site Laundry
- Hardwood Floor
Policies at 1988 California Street
Applicants
Applicants
One-time.
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REQUIRED FEES
Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Dog Policy
Not allowed
Cat Policy
Not allowed
No pets allowed.
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About 1988 California Street
Enjoy the best of Berkeley living at 1988 California St, nestled in the desirable Berkeley Flats neighborhood. This intimate 7-unit property offers a mix of studio and 1-bedroom residences, each featuring large closets, spacious living rooms, and lovely hardwood floors. Residents can take advantage of the shared laundry facilities in the building and enjoy the expansive kitchen and dining space. The property is conveniently located near top-rated schools, with four elementary schools, two middle schools, and one high school all within close proximity, boasting A- or higher ratings. Additional amenities include on-site laundry. A major perk of this property is its proximity to excellent educational institutions. Note that this is a long-term rental property and is not pet-friendly.
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Address details
| Units | 7 |
|---|---|
| Units available | 2 |
| Neighborhood | |
| City | |
| Zip code | 94703 |
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 1988 California Street, Berkeley, CA 94703, USA compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Less expensive
- Some rentals at this address are cheaper than similar listings nearby
Considerations
- Greater distance from grade schools
- The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.5 mile away
- Greater distance from middle schools
- The nearest middle school is farther than 1 mile away
- Greater distance from high schools
- The nearest high school is farther than 1 mile away
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Rent trends in Berkeley
Studio apartments at 1988 California St #60 cost about 16% less than the average rent price for studios in Berkeley Flats.
1-bedroom apartments here are priced 5% lower than 1-bedrooms in Berkeley Flats.
Median rents as of Nov 29 2025.
Berkeley Flats
Berkeley
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| December 2023 | $1,895 |
| January 2024 | $1,899 |
| February 2024 | $1,995 |
| March 2024 | $1,995 |
| April 2024 | $1,966 |
| May 2024 | $1,895 |
| June 2024 | $1,826 |
| July 2024 | $1,823 |
| August 2024 | $1,888 |
| September 2024 | $1,861 |
| October 2024 | $1,897 |
| November 2024 | $1,870 |
| December 2024 | $1,909 |
| January 2025 | $1,980 |
| February 2025 | $1,983 |
| March 2025 | $1,990 |
| April 2025 | $1,960 |
| May 2025 | $1,924 |
| June 2025 | $1,922 |
| July 2025 | $1,898 |
| August 2025 | $1,895 |
| September 2025 | $1,871 |
| October 2025 | $1,892 |
| November 2025 | $1,900 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| February 2024 | $1,850 |
| March 2024 | $1,838 |
| April 2024 | $1,903 |
| May 2024 | $1,811 |
| June 2024 | $1,791 |
| July 2024 | $1,736 |
| August 2024 | $1,664 |
| September 2024 | $1,608 |
| October 2024 | $1,596 |
| November 2024 | $1,589 |
| December 2024 | $1,574 |
| January 2025 | $1,499 |
| February 2025 | $1,493 |
| March 2025 | $1,537 |
| April 2025 | $1,821 |
| May 2025 | $1,995 |
| June 2025 | $1,892 |
| July 2025 | $1,895 |
| August 2025 | $1,893 |
| September 2025 | $1,879 |
| October 2025 | $1,983 |
| November 2025 | $2,041 |
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Bedrooms
Rent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$70,000/yr
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 months ago | $1,795 | Studio | 1 bath | ||
| 4 months ago | $1,895 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 6 months ago | $1,895 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 4 years ago | $1,695 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 5 years ago | $1,999 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 5 years ago | $1,699 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 5 years ago | $1,899 | 1 bed | 1 bath |
Schools near 1988 California St #60
Washington Elementary School
2300 mlk jr way
berkeley, CA, 94704
K-5Public
A
Oxford Elementary School
1222 univ ave
berkeley, CA, 94702
K-5Public
A
Ruth Acty Elementary School
1400 ada st
berkeley, CA, 94702
K-5Public
A
Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier
1645 milvia st
berkeley, CA, 94709
K-5Public
A
Malcolm X Elementary School
1731 prince st
berkeley, CA, 94703
K-5Public
A
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Getting around Berkeley near 1988 California Street
Walking
7/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.
Driving
7/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.
Cycling
8/10
Helmets on–you can get anywhere in this cyclist-friendly, well-connected area.
Transit
8/10
Getting around is a breeze; rapid transit and bus lines are a few blocks away.
Points of interest for 1988 California Street, Berkeley
Groceries
9/10
At least one supermarket within a 5-minute walk
Shopping
7/10
Several shops within a few minutes’ walk
Cafes
6/10
Several cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
8/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk
Primary schools
9/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk
High schools
8/10
At least one high school within a 15-minute walk
Parks
8/10
Very large amount of park space within a few minutes' walk
Nightlife
3/10
Some bars within walking distance
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