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Highlights

  • Balcony
  • Elevator
  • Concrete floors
  • Incredible views
  • On-site manager
  • On-site coin operated laundry facility

Location

2525 Stuart St, Berkeley, CA 94705, USA|Elmwood
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Management

The Lapham Company

Leasing office

(510) 545-8870 ext. 2

Property Overview

Rumi Properties offers strong value, standout amenities, and a high overall rating of 8.5/10, with especially strong marks for price, amenities, and location. It features a balcony, elevator, concrete floors, incredible views, on-site management, and coin-operated laundry, while also ranking well for pet friendliness and nearby outdoor options.

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

8.0
Very Good
With a solid 8 out of 10 overall, Rumi Properties is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Rumi Properties has a number of attractive features—namely its Amenities— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Middle school nearby
  • Balcony
  • Elevator

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

1/11 bed1 bath$2,195 /mo1 unit available2525 Stuart, South Facing Apartment, Great Light, Clean Between Telegraph and College Ave. Sunny 1 bedroom/1 bathroom on 4th floor Incredible views New Carpet Shared deck Landlord pays water & garbage On-site coin operated laundry facility Cats OK, but sorry NO DOGS Modern Construction 24 units in building On-site resident manager Elevator

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Amenities for Rumi Properties

Apartment Amenities

BalconyShared Balcony
Water and Garbage Included

Building

Cats OKElevator

Services

On-Site Management

Other

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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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HomeApartments in BerkeleyElmwood Rumi Properties

2525 Stuart, South Facing Apartment, Great Light, Clean Between Telegraph and College Ave. Sunny 1 bedroom/1 bathroom on 4th floor Incredible views New Carpet Shared deck Landlord pays water & garbage On-site coin operated laundry facility Cats OK, but sorry NO DOGS Modern Construction 24 units in building On-site resident manager Elevator


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.
8.0
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8 out of 10 overall, Rumi Properties is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Rumi Properties has a number of attractive features—namely its Amenities— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Rumi Properties
Price·8A 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.
Scoring a 8/10, Rumi Properties is a great option for renters looking for apartments in Elmwood. The rent is significantly lower than the median rent for the area, therefore this property is competitively priced for its location and its features. Residents here will find a home that meets their needs with few trade-offs.
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.
Rumi Properties 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, Rumi Properties 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.
Rumi Properties 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 Rumi Properties 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.

Rumi Properties is great for:

Pet owners

  • Outdoor spaces are available at this property
  • 1 dog park within 1 mile
  • 2 pet grooming services nearby
  • 6 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 Rumi Properties compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 0.1 miles away
Balcony
Easy access to the outdoors
Elevator
Improved accessibility features

Considerations

Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.3 miles away
Lacks images
Fewer than 5 photos available for this property

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Rent trends in Elmwood

1-bedroom apartments at Rumi Properties cost about 2% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Elmwood.

Median rents as of Oct 3 2026.
Elmwood
Berkeley
A table of studio rental data trends in Berkeley
MonthMedian Rent
October 2024$1,922
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
September 2026$1,868
October 2026$1,945
A table of studio rental data trends in Elmwood
MonthMedian Rent
March 2025$1,994
April 2025$1,837
May 2025$1,849
June 2025$1,798
February 2026$1,980
March 2026$1,895
April 2026$1,932
May 2026$1,830
June 2026$1,698
July 2026$1,800

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$87,800/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $87,800 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $2,195.
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Schools near Rumi Properties

Emerson Elementary School

2800 forest ave

berkeley, CA, 94705

K-5Public
A

Sylvia Mendez Elementary

2840 ellsworth st

berkeley, CA, 94705

K-5Public
A-

John Muir Elementary School

2955 claremont ave

berkeley, CA, 94705

K-5Public
A-

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
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Neighborhood

Elmwood | Berkeley, CA

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

Getting around Berkeley near 2525 Stuart 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

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 2525 Stuart St, Berkeley

Groceries

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

Shopping

7/10
Several shops within a few minutes’ walk

Cafes

7/10
Several cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

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

Primary schools

10/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

High schools

10/10
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

3/10
Some bars within walking distance

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