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Highlights

  • Tranquil setting
  • Excellent location
  • Refinished hardwood floors

Location

1621 Blake St, Berkeley, CA 94703, USA
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Management

Bay's Elite Management Group, Inc.

Leasing office

(925) 956-7921

Property Overview

1621 Blake street Berkeley, CA 94703 stands out for its strong overall rating, excellent value, and high marks for amenities and location, along with a detailed, trustworthy listing. Notable features include a tranquil setting, excellent location, and refinished hardwood floors, while its value-for-money standing adds to its appeal.

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.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.6
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, 1621 Blake street Berkeley, CA 94703 is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 1621 Blake street Berkeley, CA 94703 has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Middle school nearby
  • Less expensive

Great for

  • Work-from-home

Floor plans

1BR/1.0BA1 bed1 bath475 sqft$1,795 /mo1 unit availableOPEN SUN 1-1:40pm Welcome to our Berkeley, CA apartment located in a fantastic building with a tranquil and serene setting. This apartment features refinished hardwood floors, perfect for UC students looking for a convenient and comfortable living space. With trash included, you can enjoy a hassle-free living experience in this excellent location. Don't miss out on the opportunity to call this peaceful apartment your new home.

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Amenities for 1621 Blake street Berkeley, CA 94703

Apartment Amenities

Hardwood FloorRefinished Hardwood Floors

Grounds

Outdoor Space
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Applicants

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One-time. Refundable.

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About 1621 Blake street Berkeley, CA 94703

HomeApartments in Berkeley 1621 Blake street Berkeley, CA 94703

OPEN SUN 1-1:40pm Welcome to our Berkeley, CA apartment located in a fantastic building with a tranquil and serene setting. This apartment features refinished hardwood floors, perfect for UC students looking for a convenient and comfortable living space. With trash included, you can enjoy a hassle-free living experience in this excellent location. Don't miss out on the opportunity to call this peaceful apartment your new home.


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.
8.6
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, 1621 Blake street Berkeley, CA 94703 is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 1621 Blake street Berkeley, CA 94703 has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated 1621 Blake street Berkeley, CA 94703
Price·10A 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.
1621 Blake street Berkeley, CA 94703 offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·9A 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.
1621 Blake street Berkeley, CA 94703 goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including outdoor space. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, 1621 Blake street Berkeley, CA 94703 receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
1621 Blake street Berkeley, CA 94703 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 1621 Blake street Berkeley, CA 94703 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.

1621 Blake street Berkeley, CA 94703 is great for:

Work-from-home

  • Large windows for natural lighting
  • Utilities included in the rent
  • Quiet environment with little noise pollution
  • 4 office supply stores within 1 mile

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 1621 Blake street Berkeley, CA 94703 compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 0.3 mile away
Less expensive
The 1-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby

Considerations

Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.4 mile away
Lacks images
Fewer than 10 photos available for this location

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Rent trends in Berkeley

1-bedroom apartments at 1621 Blake street Berkeley, CA 94703 cost about 21% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Berkeley.

Median rents as of Aug 15 2026.
Berkeley
A table of studio rental data trends in Berkeley
MonthMedian Rent
August 2024$1,950
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$1,865

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$71,800/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $71,800 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $1,795.
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Schools near 1621 Blake street Berkeley, CA 94703

Washington Elementary School

2300 mlk jr way

berkeley, CA, 94704

K-5Public
A

Malcolm X Elementary School

1731 prince st

berkeley, CA, 94703

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-

Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier

1645 milvia st

berkeley, CA, 94709

K-5Public
A
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Neighborhood

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Berkeley near 1621 Blake St

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

7/10
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 1621 Blake St, Berkeley

Groceries

7/10
At least one grocery store within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

7/10
Variety of shops within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

8/10
Variety of restaurants within walking distance

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 10-minute walk

Parks

7/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

3/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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