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Highlights
- Comfortable living space
- Shared on-site laundry
- Street parking available
- Everyday convenience
Location
1526 Arch St, Berkeley, CA 94708, USA
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Property Overview
1526 Arch Street offers comfortable living with shared on-site laundry, street parking, and everyday convenience. It earns a strong 8.6 Zumper Expert Rating, with standout scores for price, amenities, and location, and its nearby top-rated elementary, middle, and high schools add to its appeal.
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
Elementary school nearby- High school nearby
- Middle school nearby
Floor plans
| 0BR/1.0BA | Studio | 1 bath | 500 sqft | $2,250 /mo | 1 unit available | END OF SUMMER SPECIALS: Deposit Payment Plan ~or~ $500-750 off 1st month's rent Ask our Leasing Agent about available current specials for this unit available for qualified applicants. Studio / 1 bathroom - Wood flooring - Recently painted throughout - New light fixtures - Eat-in kitchen - Gas range and refrigerator - Plenty of kitchen cabinet space Shared Coin laundry on-site Shared backyard/common area No off-street parking; street parking only Convenient Berkeley location near UC Berkeley, food, grocery, parks, and public transportation Charming studio apartment in a desirable Berkeley location near UC Berkeley, restaurants, grocery options, parks, and public transportation. This bright studio features wood flooring, fresh interior paint, updated light fixtures, and a functional layout with a separate eat-in kitchen. The kitchen offers plenty of cabinet space, a gas range, refrigerator, and room for a small dining table. The bathroom has classic vintage tile, a pedestal sink, updated lighting, and a window for natural light. The building also offers shared on-site laundry and access to a shared backyard/common area. |
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Amenities for 1526 Arch Street
Appliances
| Oven | Range |
| Refrigerator | Stove/Oven |
Building
| Water/Sewer |
Services
| Garbage & Recycle |
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One-time.
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One-time. Refundable.
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Building details
Property details
| Units | 10 |
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About 1526 Arch Street
END OF SUMMER SPECIALS: Deposit Payment Plan ~or~ $500-750 off 1st month's rent Ask our Leasing Agent about available current specials for this unit available for qualified applicants. Studio / 1 bathroom - Wood flooring - Recently painted throughout - New light fixtures - Eat-in kitchen - Gas range and refrigerator - Plenty of kitchen cabinet space Shared Coin laundry on-site Shared backyard/common area No off-street parking; street parking only Convenient Berkeley location near UC Berkeley, food, grocery, parks, and public transportation Charming studio apartment in a desirable Berkeley location near UC Berkeley, restaurants, grocery options, parks, and public transportation. This bright studio features wood flooring, fresh interior paint, updated light fixtures, and a functional layout with a separate eat-in kitchen. The kitchen offers plenty of cabinet space, a gas range, refrigerator, and room for a small dining table. The bathroom has classic vintage tile, a pedestal sink, updated lighting, and a window for natural light. The building also offers shared on-site laundry and access to a shared backyard/common area.
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 GoodWith a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, 1526 Arch Street is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 1526 Arch Street 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.
1526 Arch Street 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.
1526 Arch Street goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including garbage & recycle. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, 1526 Arch Street 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.
1526 Arch Street 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 1526 Arch Street 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 1526 Arch Street compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.4 mile away
- High school nearby
- There is a high school 1 mile away
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 1 mile away
Considerations
- Lacks images
- Fewer than 10 photos available for this location
- No in-unit dishwasher
- Dishwashers aren't available
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Rent trends in Berkeley
studio apartments at 1526 Arch Street cost about 19% more than the average rent price for studio apartments in Berkeley.
Median rents as of Jul 11 2026.
Berkeley
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | $1,800 |
| 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 |
| July 2026 | $1,895 |
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Can I afford to live at 1526 Arch St?
Bedrooms
StudioRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Schools near 1526 Arch Street
Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier
1645 milvia st
berkeley, CA, 94709
K-5Public
A
Cragmont Elementary School
830 regal rd
berkeley, CA, 94708
K-5Public
A
Washington Elementary School
2300 mlk jr way
berkeley, CA, 94704
K-5Public
A
Ruth Acty Elementary School
1400 ada st
berkeley, CA, 94702
K-5Public
A
Thousand Oaks Elementary School
840 colusa ave
berkeley, CA, 94707
K-5Public
A-
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Neighborhood
Getting around Berkeley near 1526 Arch St
Walking
7/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.
Driving
6/10
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
6/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.
Points of interest for 1526 Arch St, Berkeley
Groceries
9/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk
Shopping
7/10
Several shops within a few minutes’ walk
Cafes
6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
8/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk
Primary schools
8/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk
High schools
8/10
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
Explore the area around 1526 Arch St
Andronico's Community Markets
1550 Shattuck Ave
Safeway
1444 Shattuck Ave
Seven Palms Food Center
1801 Euclid Ave
Friendly Market
127 Berkeley Sq
B N Foods USA LLC
2030 Addison St
Atelier Gigi Inc
Perfect Little Threads LLC
1506 Walnut St
The Walk Shop
2120 Vine St
Bryn
2111 Vine St
Grove Street Kids
1385 Shattuck Ave
Peet's Coffee
2124 Vine St
Imperial Tea Court
1511 Shattuck Ave
Guerilla Cafe
1620 Shattuck Ave
Philz Coffee
1600 Shattuck Ave
Starbucks
1444 Shattuck Ave
Nico's Hideaway
1508 Walnut St
Triple Rock Brewery & Alehouse
1920 Shattuck Ave
Spats
1974 Shattuck Ave
Comal
2020 Shattuck Ave
Revival Bar & Kitchen
2102 Shattuck Ave
Berkeley Produce Center
1500 Shattuck Ave
The Bakeshop
1926 Shattuck Ave
Healthful Earth Resources
1938 Shattuck Ave
Lhasa Karnak Herb Co
1942 Shattuck Ave
Baskit Produce LLC
2120 University Ave
Playground
Berkeley Student Organic Garden
Garden
Garden
Garden
Pat Brown's Grill
Genetics & Plant Biology Bldg
Tacos Torres
Gregoire Jacquet
2109 Cedar St
Gregoire Restaurant
2109 Cedar St
Nico's Hideaway
1508 Walnut St
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