5+ Days Ago
Highlights
- Beautiful new flooring and fresh paint
- Huge walk in closet
- Spacious kitchen with new appliances
Location
1801 Derby St, Berkeley, CA 94703, USA
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Property Overview
1801 Derby St features beautiful new flooring and fresh paint, complemented by a spacious kitchen with new appliances and a huge walk-in closet. With an impressive Zumper expert rating of 8.4 and a price rating of 10, it offers excellent value and amenities, rated 8 out of 10, further enhanced by a location rating of 9 that ensures convenient access to schools and public transport. This property demonstrates trustworthiness with a rating of 8 out of 10, providing a transparent view for potential renters.
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.
Things you’ll love
High school nearby- Middle school nearby
Floor plans
| 1BR/1.0BA | 1 bed | 1 bath | $2,150 /mo | 1 unit available | Location is everything! Welcome to this spacious, light and bright one bedroom unit in highly desirable Berkeley! This downstairs unit sits in a well maintained 4 unit building. Freshly painted throughout. The spacious kitchen has beautiful new countertops and lots of cabinets, ready for lots of food preparation. The large living room has a picture window bringing in lots of natural light. The spacious bedroom has a huge walk in closet. Large bathroom with a reglazed bathtub. The side door opens to a beautiful shared backyard. Water and garbage included. Street parking only. Laundry on site. Close proximity to Ashby Bart, Whole Foods, and Berkeley Bowl. A definite must come and see! Excellent credit with a score of 700 a must. Welcome home! |
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About 1801 Derby St
Location is everything! Welcome to this spacious, light and bright one bedroom unit in highly desirable Berkeley! This downstairs unit sits in a well maintained 4 unit building. Freshly painted throughout. The spacious kitchen has beautiful new countertops and lots of cabinets, ready for lots of food preparation. The large living room has a picture window bringing in lots of natural light. The spacious bedroom has a huge walk in closet. Large bathroom with a reglazed bathtub. The side door opens to a beautiful shared backyard. Water and garbage included. Street parking only. Laundry on site. Close proximity to Ashby Bart, Whole Foods, and Berkeley Bowl. A definite must come and see! Excellent credit with a score of 700 a must. Welcome 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.
8.4
/10
Very GoodWith a solid 8.4 out of 10 overall, 1801 Derby St is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 1801 Derby St has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
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.
1801 Derby St 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·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, 1801 Derby St 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.
1801 Derby St 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 1801 Derby St 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 1801 Derby St compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- High school nearby
- There is a high school 0.1 mile away
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 0.4 mile away
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Rent trends in Berkeley
1-bedroom apartments at 1801 Derby St cost about 6% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Berkeley.
Median rents as of Mar 14 2026.
Berkeley
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| 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 | $1,871 |
| October 2025 | $1,892 |
| November 2025 | $1,900 |
| December 2025 | $1,889 |
| January 2026 | $1,895 |
| February 2026 | $1,889 |
| March 2026 | $1,924 |
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Bedrooms
1 bedroomRent-to-income ratio
30%
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$86,000/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $86,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $2,150.
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Schools near 1801 Derby St
Malcolm X Elementary School
1731 prince st
berkeley, CA, 94703
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-
Oxford Elementary School
1222 univ ave
berkeley, CA, 94702
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 1801 Derby 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 1801 Derby St, Berkeley
Groceries
8/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-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
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk
Primary schools
9/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk
High schools
10/10
At least one high school within a 5-minute walk
Parks
8/10
Large amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
3/10
Some bars within walking distance
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