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2038 Hearst Ave, Berkeley, CA 94709, USA|Downtown Berkeley
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| 1BR/1.0BA | 1 bed | 1 bath | 485 sqft | $2,400 /mo | 1 unit available | *** OPEN HOUSE – Saturday April 4th @ 1:00-1:30pm! – LAST UNIT LEFT at Location! *** 2038 Hearst Avenue #5 1-Bedroom / 1-Bath, 488 sq feet Available June 1st for Move-In 1-Year Lease Option Utilities Included: Water & Garbage Residents Pay: Elec, Gas, Internet Cat OK / No Dogs / No Smoking Charming, middle floor unit located on Hearst Ave right off bustling Shattuck Avenue. This is our last known vacancy left in the building for Summer 2026! This spacious corner unit features a large living room area with a row of wall to wall windows and original hardwood floors. Kitchen area is separated and features a small eat-in area plus included appliances. All new kitchen countertops are being added during this year’s renovation work! Lots of restaurants, stores, and cafes are just around the corner on Shattuck Avenue. 2038 Hearst Ave is just a half block away from the new UC Berkeley – Berkeley Way West building and just a few blocks away from the main campus. Building / Community Features: – On-site laundry (credit / debit card operated!) – Locked USPS mailboxes – Bike parking / bike racks – Parking lot with assigned parking (separate rental if available) – Gated common entry door with intercom access – Recycling / compost service This property is professionally managed by NORTH BERKELEY PROPERTIES. All day-to-day services (billing, maintenance, leasing, etc.) is handled by the main office. For more listings, applications, and other info on how to view units please visit us online at www NorthBerkeleyProperties com |
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Amenities for Hearst Avenue, 2038
Apartment Amenities
| Hardwood Floor | Large Living Room |
| Remodeled Bathroom | Utilities Included |
| Water |
Appliances
| Fridge/Freezer | Gas Range |
| Range |
Building
| Cats OK | Controlled Access |
| Onsite Laundry |
Services
| Garbage |
Neighborhood
| Close To BART |
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Policies and fees
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
Allowed
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Building details
Property details
| Units | 7 |
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About Hearst Avenue, 2038
*** OPEN HOUSE – Saturday April 4th @ 1:00-1:30pm! – LAST UNIT LEFT at Location! *** 2038 Hearst Avenue #5 1-Bedroom / 1-Bath, 488 sq feet Available June 1st for Move-In 1-Year Lease Option Utilities Included: Water & Garbage Residents Pay: Elec, Gas, Internet Cat OK / No Dogs / No Smoking Charming, middle floor unit located on Hearst Ave right off bustling Shattuck Avenue. This is our last known vacancy left in the building for Summer 2026! This spacious corner unit features a large living room area with a row of wall to wall windows and original hardwood floors. Kitchen area is separated and features a small eat-in area plus included appliances. All new kitchen countertops are being added during this year’s renovation work! Lots of restaurants, stores, and cafes are just around the corner on Shattuck Avenue. 2038 Hearst Ave is just a half block away from the new UC Berkeley – Berkeley Way West building and just a few blocks away from the main campus. Building / Community Features: – On-site laundry (credit / debit card operated!) – Locked USPS mailboxes – Bike parking / bike racks – Parking lot with assigned parking (separate rental if available) – Gated common entry door with intercom access – Recycling / compost service This property is professionally managed by NORTH BERKELEY PROPERTIES. All day-to-day services (billing, maintenance, leasing, etc.) is handled by the main office. For more listings, applications, and other info on how to view units please visit us online at www NorthBerkeleyProperties com
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Rent trends in Downtown Berkeley
1-bedroom apartments at Hearst Avenue, 2038 cost about 2% more than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Downtown Berkeley.
Median rents as of Mar 28 2026.
Downtown Berkeley
Berkeley
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | $1,956 |
| 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 |
| December 2025 | $1,889 |
| January 2026 | $1,895 |
| February 2026 | $1,889 |
| March 2026 | $1,948 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | $1,978 |
| May 2024 | $1,861 |
| June 2024 | $1,368 |
| July 2024 | $1,577 |
| August 2024 | $1,583 |
| September 2024 | $1,795 |
| October 2024 | $1,795 |
| November 2024 | $1,847 |
| December 2024 | $1,795 |
| January 2025 | $1,795 |
| February 2025 | $1,802 |
| March 2025 | $1,824 |
| April 2025 | $1,995 |
| May 2025 | $1,925 |
| June 2025 | $1,832 |
| July 2025 | $1,795 |
| August 2025 | $1,852 |
| September 2025 | $1,832 |
| October 2025 | $1,787 |
| November 2025 | $2,050 |
| December 2025 | $2,113 |
| January 2026 | $1,795 |
| February 2026 | $1,795 |
| March 2026 | $2,107 |
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Can I afford to live at 2038 Hearst Ave?
Bedrooms
1 bedroomRent-to-income ratio
30%
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$96,000/yr
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Schools near Hearst Avenue, 2038
Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier
1645 milvia st
berkeley, CA, 94709
K-5Public
A
Washington Elementary School
2300 mlk jr way
berkeley, CA, 94704
K-5Public
A
Ruth Acty Elementary School
1400 ada st
berkeley, CA, 94702
K-5Public
A
Oxford Elementary School
1222 univ ave
berkeley, CA, 94702
K-5Public
A
Sylvia Mendez Elementary
2840 ellsworth st
berkeley, CA, 94705
K-5Public
A-
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Getting around Berkeley near 2038 Hearst Ave
Walking
10/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.
Driving
4/10
Roads are accessible, but parking may be a challenge.
Cycling
4/10
This is semi-bikeable, but you’ll need another way of getting around.
Transit
9/10
Getting around is a breeze; rapid transit and bus lines are a few blocks away.
Points of interest for 2038 Hearst Ave, Berkeley
Groceries
10/10
The nearest general grocery store is within a 5-minute walk, and there is also a vast number of specialist food stores nearby.
Shopping
7/10
Several fashion stores are within a short walk.
Cafes
9/10
A variety of cafés are within a short walk.
Restaurants
9/10
A wide variety of restaurants are within a short walk.
Primary schools
9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-to-10-minute walk.
High schools
9/10
At least one high school within a 5-to-10-minute walk.
Parks
8/10
A medium-size park in the area.
Nightlife
4/10
The closest bar is within a 5-minute walk, and there are a few other bars within walking distance.
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