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Highlights
- Vibrant neighborhood
- Easy access
Location
2531 Dana St, Berkeley, CA 94704, USA
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Property Overview
2531 Dana Street offers strong everyday convenience in a vibrant neighborhood, with easy access and a high location rating that points to nearby transit, points of interest, and other essentials. It also stands out for its amenity set, trustworthiness, and helpful listing detail, including 50 photos, plus features that make it appealing for work from home with high-speed internet, nearby coworking spaces, office supply stores, and utilities included.
This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.
Things you’ll love
Middle school nearby- Images Available
Great for
Work-from-home
Floor plans
| 2531 Dana Street - 3 | 1 bed | 1 bath | $1,250 /mo | Discover the perfect living space in a prime Berkeley location! The rooms are spacious, well-lit, and designed to provide a comfortable and welcoming environment. Located near the UC Berkeley campus, these rooms offer unparalleled convenience for students and professionals alike. Residents enjoy a vibrant neighborhood filled with diverse dining options, shops, and cultural venues. Whether you're heading to a lecture, studying at the library, or exploring local attractions, everything you need is within a short distance. With easy access to downtown Berkeley BART, getting around the Bay Area is simple and convenient, making this the ideal place to live. | |||
| 2531 Dana Street - 1 | 1 bed | 1 bath | $1,300 /mo | Discover the perfect living space in a prime Berkeley location! The rooms are spacious, well-lit, and designed to provide a comfortable and welcoming environment. Located near the UC Berkeley campus, these rooms offer unparalleled convenience for students and professionals alike. Residents enjoy a vibrant neighborhood filled with diverse dining options, shops, and cultural venues. Whether you're heading to a lecture, studying at the library, or exploring local attractions, everything you need is within a short distance. With easy access to downtown Berkeley BART, getting around the Bay Area is simple and convenient, making this the ideal place to live. |
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Amenities for 2531 Dana Street
Tech
| Utilities: Broadband Internet |
Building
| Onsite Laundry |
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.
Policies and fees
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About 2531 Dana Street
Discover the perfect living space in a prime Berkeley location! The rooms are spacious, well-lit, and designed to provide a comfortable and welcoming environment. Located near the UC Berkeley campus, these rooms offer unparalleled convenience for students and professionals alike. Residents enjoy a vibrant neighborhood filled with diverse dining options, shops, and cultural venues. Whether you're heading to a lecture, studying at the library, or exploring local attractions, everything you need is within a short distance. With easy access to downtown Berkeley BART, getting around the Bay Area is simple and convenient, making this the ideal place to live.
Zumper Expert Rating
Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
7.2
/10
Very Good2531 Dana Street is worth considering and a notable rental in the neighborhood. Residents prioritizing Location will find this property to be a solid option for their next home. It may not stand out for Quality, but it offers a satisfying, above-average quality of life.
Price·6A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
2531 Dana Street is priced lower than the median price per bedroom for the area. While it may be more affordable, there may also be trade-offs in terms of amenities or quality compared to similar listings nearby. It caters to those seeking cost savings, albeit with some compromises.
Amenities·8A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
With multiple in-demand amenities, 2531 Dana Street is committed to enhancing the renting experience. And while it may have fewer total conveniences and features than similar rentals nearby, it remains a top choice for renters wanting an specific standard of living.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
2531 Dana Street is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While 2531 Dana Street does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.
2531 Dana Street is great for:
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 2531 Dana Street compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 0.3 mile away
- Images Available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
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Rent trends in Berkeley
1-bedroom apartments here are priced 43% lower than 1-bedrooms in Berkeley.
Median rents as of Aug 8 2026.
Berkeley
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | $1,922 |
| 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 |
| April 2026 | $1,961 |
| May 2026 | $1,935 |
| June 2026 | $1,895 |
| July 2026 | $1,895 |
| August 2026 | $1,872 |
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Can I afford to live at 2531 Dana St?
Bedrooms
1 bedroomRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$51,000/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $51,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom median monthly rent price of $1,275.
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Schools near 2531 Dana Street
Sylvia Mendez Elementary
2840 ellsworth st
berkeley, CA, 94705
K-5Public
A-
Emerson Elementary School
2800 forest ave
berkeley, CA, 94705
K-5Public
A
Washington Elementary School
2300 mlk jr way
berkeley, CA, 94704
K-5Public
A
John Muir Elementary School
2955 claremont ave
berkeley, CA, 94705
K-5Public
A-
Malcolm X Elementary School
1731 prince st
berkeley, CA, 94703
K-5Public
A
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Neighborhood
Getting around Berkeley near 2531 Dana St
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 2531 Dana St, Berkeley
Groceries
9/10
Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk
Shopping
8/10
Wide variety of shops within a few minutes' walk
Cafes
10/10
Exceptional variety of cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
9/10
Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
9/10
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
Very large amount of park space within a few minutes' walk
Nightlife
7/10
Wide variety of bars within a short drive, including some within walking distance
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