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Highlights

  • Stainless appliances
  • Totally renovated
  • New kitchen
  • Virtual tour
  • Garage parking space
  • Free washer and dryer

Location

2309 Hearst Ave, Berkeley, CA 94709, USA|Northside
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Management

Millennium Flats, Inc.

Leasing office

(510) 694-8996

Property Overview

UC Berkeley Duplex is a highly rated rental with strong value, standout amenities, and a convenient location, earning an 8.6 overall expert rating with top marks for price and near-top scores for amenities and location. It also stands out for its renovated interior with a new kitchen, stainless appliances, garage parking, free washer and dryer, virtual tour, and pet-friendly surroundings with nearby pet hospitals, dog parks, and pet supply stores.

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, UC Berkeley Duplex is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, UC Berkeley Duplex 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

  • Less expensive
  • Pet friendly

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

2BR/1.0BA2 bed1 bath650 sqft$2,650 /mo1 unit availableLocation, location, location!!! This unusual two bedroom apartment is just across the street from UC Berkeley. It’s light, bright and is perfect for your North Berkeley/UC lifestyle. The commute to campus will be about 30 seconds from this apartment. This ground floor apartment is complete with two spacious bedrooms. Each bedroom has their own private entrance from the outside so you can enjoy privacy and autonomy from your roommate. The kitchen is spacious with a large storage pantry and enough room for a dining table and chairs. The bathroom is efficient and clean. Please note no living room. We’ve included a virtual tour and video so you can understand the space. Please get back to us quickly to schedule a in-person or virtual tour. This apartment will go quickly. Virtual tour is available at this link: https my matterport com show ?m=8QdLa2L1YKa

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Amenities for UC Berkeley Duplex

Appliances

Gas RangeRange
Refrigerator

Building

Cats OKOnsite Laundry
Shared Laundry In The Building
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

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

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About UC Berkeley Duplex

HomeApartments in BerkeleyNorthside UC Berkeley Duplex

This amazing 2 unit building features an enormous 3bed/2.5 bath upper unit (1800+sf) and and smaller 2bed/1ba downstairs unit (about 700sf). We have a 1 car garage available for an additional $200 per month Cats ok.


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, UC Berkeley Duplex is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, UC Berkeley Duplex 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 UC Berkeley Duplex
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.
UC Berkeley Duplex 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.
UC Berkeley Duplex goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including cats allowed. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, UC Berkeley Duplex 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.
UC Berkeley Duplex 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 UC Berkeley Duplex 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.

UC Berkeley Duplex is great for:

Pet owners

  • 2 dog parks within 1 mile
  • 3 pet hospitals in the area
  • 4 pet supply stores near the property

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 UC Berkeley Duplex compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Pet friendly
This property allows pets

Considerations

Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.4 mile away
Greater distance from middle schools
The nearest middle school is farther than 1 mile away
Lacks images
Fewer than 10 photos available for this location

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Rent trends in Northside

2-bedroom apartments at UC Berkeley Duplex cost about 20% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Northside.

Median rents as of Jun 27 2026.
Northside
Berkeley
A table of studio rental data trends in Berkeley
MonthMedian Rent
July 2024$1,799
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
April 2026$1,961
May 2026$1,935
June 2026$1,895
A table of studio rental data trends in Northside
MonthMedian Rent
July 2024$2,164
August 2024$2,087
September 2024$2,095
October 2024$2,059
November 2024$1,998
December 2024$1,995
January 2025$2,047
February 2025$2,024
March 2025$2,105
April 2025$2,050
May 2025$2,000
June 2025$2,000
July 2025$1,998
August 2025$1,985
September 2025$1,940
October 2025$2,000
November 2025$2,000
December 2025$2,000
January 2026$2,160
February 2026$2,173
March 2026$2,345
April 2026$2,245
May 2026$2,215
June 2026$2,042

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$106,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $106,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $2,650.
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Schools near UC Berkeley Duplex

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

Sylvia Mendez Elementary

2840 ellsworth st

berkeley, CA, 94705

K-5Public
A-

Ruth Acty Elementary School

1400 ada st

berkeley, CA, 94702

K-5Public
A

Emerson Elementary School

2800 forest ave

berkeley, CA, 94705

K-5Public
A
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Getting around Berkeley near 2309 Hearst Ave

Walking

7/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

8/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

8/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.

Transit

8/10
Getting around is a breeze; rapid transit and bus lines are a few blocks away.

Points of interest for 2309 Hearst Ave, Berkeley

Groceries

9/10
At least one supermarket within a 5-minute walk

Shopping

7/10
Several shops within a few minutes’ walk

Cafes

6/10
Several cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

8/10
Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

7/10
At least one elementary school within a 15-minute walk

High schools

7/10
At least one high school within a 15-minute walk

Parks

8/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

4/10
Some bars within walking distance

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