Nearby rentals
Property management
Powered by Zumper AI
1280 University Avenue offers strong value, a high-quality amenity set, and a highly convenient location, supported by an 8.5 Zumper expert rating, a 10 for price, and a 9 for both amenities and location. It features an open design, updated bathroom, oversized closet, newer appliances, and one off-street parking space, while also standing out for walkability, nearby public transit, recycling or composting options, and access to parks.
Things you’ll love
Less expensiveGreat for
Eco living| 1280 University Avenue - B | 1 bed | 1 bath | $2,000 /mo | Lovely first floor apartment on University St. This rear apartment limits the street and traffic noise. The open design makes it spacious with no wasted space. The bedroom is a good size and has an extended/oversize closet with mirrored sliding doors. it has new paint, new Pergo wood flooring, newer appliances, undated bathroom with large tub/shower insert. Close to campus, shopping, services, public transit and one off-street parking space in rear. Perfect place to be. |
Let's explore this property.
Apartment Amenities
| Trash Included | Utilities/Sewer |
| Water |
Per-applicant. Agent application fee.
One-time.
Questions about this property’s policies and fees?
| Units | 1 |
|---|
Lovely first floor apartment on University St. This rear apartment limits the street and traffic noise. The open design makes it spacious with no wasted space. The bedroom is a good size and has an extended/oversize closet with mirrored sliding doors. it has new paint, new Pergo wood flooring, newer appliances, undated bathroom with large tub/shower insert. Close to campus, shopping, services, public transit and one off-street parking space in rear. Perfect place to be.
How 1280 University Avenue compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
Considerations
1-bedroom apartments at 1280 University Avenue cost about the same as the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Poet's Corner.
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | $1,850 |
| 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 |
| April 2026 | $1,961 |
| May 2026 | $1,935 |
| June 2026 | $1,895 |
| July 2026 | $1,895 |
| August 2026 | $1,859 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| August 2025 | $1,650 |
| September 2025 | $1,650 |
| October 2025 | $1,695 |
| December 2025 | $1,650 |
| January 2026 | $1,650 |
| March 2026 | $1,650 |
| April 2026 | $1,750 |
Can I afford to live at 1280 University Ave?
Bedrooms
1 bedroomRent-to-income ratio
30%
$80,000/yr
1222 univ ave
berkeley, CA, 94702
1400 ada st
berkeley, CA, 94702
2300 mlk jr way
berkeley, CA, 94704
1645 milvia st
berkeley, CA, 94709
1731 prince st
berkeley, CA, 94703
Nob Hill • 1200 Sacramento Street
Studio
$2,000
Assumption Parish • 1600 Grand Avenue
1–2 Beds
$2,025–$2,625
Northgate - Waverly • 2330 Webster St
Studio–2 Beds
$2,970–$8,761
Estudillo Estates - Glen • 424 Callan Ave
1–2 Beds
$2,337–$3,659
Produce and Waterfront • 255 9th Ave
Studio–3 Beds
$2,451–$5,728
1801 Shore Line Drive
Studio–2 Beds
$2,250–$3,195
Northgate - Waverly • 2500 Webster St
Studio–2 Beds
$2,773–$3,040
Nob Hill • 1200 Sacramento Street
Studio
$2,000
Assumption Parish • 1600 Grand Avenue
1–2 Beds
$2,025–$2,625
Northgate - Waverly • 2330 Webster St
Studio–2 Beds
$2,970–$8,761
Estudillo Estates - Glen • 424 Callan Ave
1–2 Beds
$2,337–$3,659
Produce and Waterfront • 255 9th Ave
Studio–3 Beds
$2,451–$5,728
1801 Shore Line Drive
Studio–2 Beds
$2,250–$3,195
Northgate - Waverly • 2500 Webster St
Studio–2 Beds
$2,773–$3,040
