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Highlights

  • Walk-in closet
  • Smoke-free apartments
  • Covered parking
  • Business center
  • Range / oven
  • Living room

Location

2516 Piedmont Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704, USA|Elmwood
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Management

Landis Family LLC

Leasing office

(510) 841-3531

Property Overview

2516 Piedmont Ave presents an impressive overall rating of 8.1 from Zumper, reflecting its strong value with a price rating of 9 out of 10. The property features desirable amenities such as smoke-free apartments, a business center, and a walk-in closet, all complemented by a prime location that scores a remarkable 9 out of 10 for convenience. Additionally, it demonstrates transparency and reliability with a trustworthiness rating of 8 out of 10, ensuring potential renters have a clear understanding of the property's offerings.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings” and “Things you’ll love” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.1
Very Good
With a solid 8.1 out of 10 overall, 2516 Piedmont Ave is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 2516 Piedmont Ave 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

  • Elementary school nearby

Floor plans

1BR/1.0BA1 bed1 bath$2,395 /mo1 unit availableHuge one bedroom with Living Room./1BA Apartment - Berkeley 2516 Piedmont Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704 $2395/mo KEY FEATURES Bedrooms: Huge One Bedroom with living room to move in NOW Bathrooms: 1 Bath Parking: 1 Lease Duration: 1 Year (See Details Below) Deposit: $2,395 Pets Policy: No Pets Allowed Laundry: Shared Property Type: Apartment DESCRIPTION * Walk to campus, * Coffee shops , * Grocery, * Elmwood shops, * Near Clark Kerr campus. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CALL US AT 510-841-3531 BETWEEN 9:00AM TO 5:00PM. RENTAL FEATURES Living room Dining room Walk-in closet Range / Oven Refrigerator Cable-ready COMMUNITY FEATURES Business center Covered parking LEASE TERMS * Lease term 12months. * Landlord pays for water, garbage, and PG& E. * Sorry, No pets are allowed. *Move-in date: Now or Aug *Max.Occu: 2 *Smoking: Smoke-free apartments. * Floor: Wood flooring is used in all rooms.

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No pets allowed.

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HomeApartments in BerkeleyElmwood 2516 Piedmont Ave

Huge one bedroom with Living Room./1BA Apartment - Berkeley 2516 Piedmont Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704 $2395/mo KEY FEATURES Bedrooms: Huge One Bedroom with living room to move in NOW Bathrooms: 1 Bath Parking: 1 Lease Duration: 1 Year (See Details Below) Deposit: $2,395 Pets Policy: No Pets Allowed Laundry: Shared Property Type: Apartment DESCRIPTION * Walk to campus, * Coffee shops , * Grocery, * Elmwood shops, * Near Clark Kerr campus. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CALL US AT 510-841-3531 BETWEEN 9:00AM TO 5:00PM. RENTAL FEATURES Living room Dining room Walk-in closet Range / Oven Refrigerator Cable-ready COMMUNITY FEATURES Business center Covered parking LEASE TERMS * Lease term 12months. * Landlord pays for water, garbage, and PG& E. * Sorry, No pets are allowed. *Move-in date: Now or Aug *Max.Occu: 2 *Smoking: Smoke-free apartments. * Floor: Wood flooring is used in all rooms.


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.
8.1
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.1 out of 10 overall, 2516 Piedmont Ave is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 2516 Piedmont Ave 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 2516 Piedmont Ave
Price·9A 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.
2516 Piedmont Ave stands out with a remarkable rating of 9/10 for its cost per bedroom compared to other rentals in the area. Considering the excellent balance between price, convenience, and comfort that it provides, residents enjoy a high-quality living experience.
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, 2516 Piedmont Ave 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.
2516 Piedmont Ave 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 2516 Piedmont Ave 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.

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 2516 Piedmont Ave compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.3 mile away

Considerations

Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 1 mile away

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Rent trends in Elmwood

1-bedroom apartments at 2516 Piedmont Ave cost about 9% more than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Elmwood.

Median rents as of Sep 20 2025.
Elmwood
Berkeley
A table of studio rental data trends in Berkeley
MonthMedian Rent
October 2023$1,902
November 2023$1,929
December 2023$1,900
January 2024$1,899
February 2024$1,995
March 2024$1,995
April 2024$1,966
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$1,867
A table of studio rental data trends in Elmwood
MonthMedian Rent
October 2023$1,795
November 2023$1,742
December 2023$1,846
January 2024$2,084
February 2024$2,045
March 2024$2,033
April 2024$2,040
May 2024$1,899
June 2024$1,881
July 2024$1,715
March 2025$1,994
April 2025$1,837
May 2025$1,849
June 2025$1,798

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$95,800/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $95,800 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $2,395.
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Schools near 2516 Piedmont Ave

Emerson Elementary School

2800 forest ave

berkeley, CA, 94705

K-5Public
A

John Muir Elementary School

2955 claremont ave

berkeley, CA, 94705

K-5Public
A-

Sylvia Mendez Elementary

2840 ellsworth st

berkeley, CA, 94705

K-5Public
A-

Washington Elementary School

2300 mlk jr way

berkeley, CA, 94704

K-5Public
A

Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier

1645 milvia st

berkeley, CA, 94709

K-5Public
A
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Getting around Berkeley near 2516 Piedmont Ave

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 2516 Piedmont Ave, Berkeley

Groceries

9/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk

Shopping

6/10
Several shops within a few minutes’ walk

Cafes

6/10
Several cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

8/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Primary schools

9/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

High schools

6/10
At least one high school within a 15-minute walk

Parks

8/10
Very large amount of park space within a few minutes' walk

Nightlife

3/10
Some bars within walking distance

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