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2478 M.L.K. Jr Way, Berkeley, CA 94704, USA|Downtown Berkeley
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| Cats OK |
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One-time.
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Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Dog Policy
Not allowed
Cat Policy
Allowed
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Building details
Property details
| Lease terms | 12+ months |
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About 2478 M.L.K. Jr Way #2478
+ Beautiful, sunny, modern 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath condo in eco-friendly building built in 2004. Featured in Dwell Magazine, SF Chronicle Real Estate section, and the Bay Area Green Homes tour. + 5 blocks from Trader Joe’s and Berkeley farmer's markets. About 10 minute walk to Berkeley Bowl, Ashby BART, Downtown Berkeley BART, UC Berkeley campus. Quiet rear apartment faces interior of block. + Main floor features a high-ceilinged, open plan living area and kitchen with stainless steel gas stove, dishwasher, and refrigerator, half bath, and pretty private deck with patio furniture and plants. + Top floor has two bedrooms, laundry nook with washer and dryer, closet, and full bath. Bedrooms and stairs have 100% wool carpet; upstairs floors are wood and stone, and downstairs is custom stained concrete. One of a kind details are found throughout the house. + Common space includes bike rack and gated parking for one car. + Green features include passive solar design, hand-crafted wood counters, doors and sills made from salvaged wood, unique 100% recycled glass terrazzo kitchen counters, blown-in cellulose insulation in the walls, ceilings & floors, and energy efficient appliances. + Pictures and descriptions: http://www.lwarc.com/mu_dwightway.html http://www.dwell.com/articles/sign-of-the-times.html http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2010/01/02/RERH1B6C56.DTL http://eco-condo.com/wfRenderResource.aspx?data=2cbc90d2-4597-4d75-bdbf-fcd882a85a36&type=propertydocument&mimetype=application/pdf If you have any questions or would like to see the place, please email or call 415-902-9655.
Address details
| Neighborhood | Downtown Berkeley |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 94704 |
| Type | Condo for rent |
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2-bedroom apartments at 2478 M.L.K. Jr Way #2478 cost about 35% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Berkeley.
Median rents as of Nov 7 2026.
Downtown Berkeley
Berkeley
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | $2,971 |
| December 2024 | $2,995 |
| January 2025 | $2,982 |
| February 2025 | $2,996 |
| March 2025 | $3,079 |
| April 2025 | $3,095 |
| May 2025 | $3,008 |
| June 2025 | $2,971 |
| July 2025 | $2,918 |
| August 2025 | $2,872 |
| September 2025 | $2,941 |
| October 2025 | $2,995 |
| November 2025 | $2,995 |
| December 2025 | $2,960 |
| January 2026 | $3,084 |
| February 2026 | $3,124 |
| March 2026 | $3,108 |
| April 2026 | $3,098 |
| May 2026 | $2,982 |
| June 2026 | $2,922 |
| July 2026 | $2,952 |
| August 2026 | $2,986 |
| September 2026 | $2,995 |
| October 2026 | $3,037 |
| November 2026 | $3,150 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | $2,995 |
| December 2024 | $2,995 |
| January 2025 | $2,921 |
| February 2025 | $2,930 |
| March 2025 | $3,089 |
| April 2025 | $2,995 |
| May 2025 | $3,005 |
| June 2025 | $3,195 |
| July 2025 | $3,415 |
| August 2025 | $3,638 |
| September 2025 | $3,677 |
| October 2025 | $3,002 |
| November 2025 | $3,284 |
| December 2025 | $3,246 |
| January 2026 | $3,060 |
| February 2026 | $2,654 |
| March 2026 | $2,695 |
| April 2026 | $2,695 |
| May 2026 | $2,410 |
| June 2026 | $2,795 |
| July 2026 | $2,795 |
| August 2026 | $2,756 |
| September 2026 | $2,795 |
| October 2026 | $2,896 |
| November 2026 | $3,048 |
Schools near 2478 M.L.K. Jr Way #2478
Washington Elementary School
2300 mlk jr way
berkeley, CA, 94704
K-5Public
A
Sylvia Mendez Elementary
2840 ellsworth st
berkeley, CA, 94705
K-5Public
A-
Malcolm X Elementary School
1731 prince st
berkeley, CA, 94703
K-5Public
A
Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier
1645 milvia st
berkeley, CA, 94709
K-5Public
A
Oxford Elementary School
1222 univ ave
berkeley, CA, 94702
K-5Public
A
Getting around Berkeley near 2478 M.L.K. Jr Way
Walking
8/10
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
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.
Transit
7/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.
Points of interest for 2478 M.L.K. Jr Way, Berkeley
Groceries
8/10
At least one supermarket within a 15-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
Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
10/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk
High schools
9/10
At least one high school within a 5-minute walk
Parks
8/10
Large amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
3/10
Some bars within walking distance
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