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Highlights

  • On-site laundry facilities
  • Off street parking
  • Updated windows
  • Professionally maintained apartment community

Location

1720 Hearst Ave, Berkeley, CA 94703, USA|Berkeley Flats
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Live Play Real Estate

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(844) 243-9694 ext. 9299

Property Overview

1720 Hearst Avenue earns strong marks for value, amenities, location, and trustworthiness, with an overall expert rating of 8.1 out of 10. It offers on-site laundry, off-street parking, updated windows, and a professionally maintained community, plus 18 photos for a helpful preview. It’s also a strong fit for work-from-home needs, with nearby coworking spaces and cafes, office supply stores, large windows for natural light, and high-speed internet.

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

8.1
Very Good
With a solid 8.1 out of 10 overall, 1720 Hearst Avenue is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 1720 Hearst Avenue has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

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  • Work-from-home

Floor plans

1720 Hearst Avenue - B2 bed1 bath708 sqft$2,750 /moWelcome home to this newly renovated 2-bedroom, 1-bath apartment in the heart of Berkeley. Located across from Ohlone Park and just minutes from Downtown Berkeley, UC Berkeley, BART, shopping, dining, and entertainment, this apartment offers the perfect combination of convenience and neighborhood charm. The property is part of a professionally maintained apartment community with updated windows, on-site laundry facilities, and off street parking. Enjoy living in one of Berkeley's most walkable and desirable neighborhoods. This apartment offers an exceptional Berkeley lifestyle! The owner pays for water and garbage. The tenant pays gas and electric, cable and internet. There is a non-refundable $30 application/credit check fee. The lease duration is a 1 year minimum. No smoking inside the unit.

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About 1720 Hearst Avenue

HomeApartments in BerkeleyBerkeley Flats 1720 Hearst Avenue

Welcome home to this newly renovated 2-bedroom, 1-bath apartment in the heart of Berkeley. Located across from Ohlone Park and just minutes from Downtown Berkeley, UC Berkeley, BART, shopping, dining, and entertainment, this apartment offers the perfect combination of convenience and neighborhood charm. The property is part of a professionally maintained apartment community with updated windows, on-site laundry facilities, and off street parking. Enjoy living in one of Berkeley's most walkable and desirable neighborhoods. This apartment offers an exceptional Berkeley lifestyle! The owner pays for water and garbage. The tenant pays gas and electric, cable and internet. There is a non-refundable $30 application/credit check fee. The lease duration is a 1 year minimum. No smoking inside the unit.


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, 1720 Hearst Avenue is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 1720 Hearst Avenue 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 1720 Hearst Avenue
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.
1720 Hearst Avenue 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, 1720 Hearst Avenue 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.
1720 Hearst Avenue 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 1720 Hearst Avenue 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.

1720 Hearst Avenue is great for:

Work-from-home

  • High speed internet is an amenity
  • Utilities included in the rent
  • Large windows for natural lighting
  • 7 coworking spaces or cafes within 1 mile

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 1720 Hearst Avenue compares to other nearby properties.

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Considerations

Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.4 mile away

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Rent trends in Berkeley Flats

2-bedroom apartments at 1720 Hearst Avenue cost about 21% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Berkeley Flats.

Median rents as of Jun 13 2026.
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A table of studio rental data trends in Berkeley
MonthMedian Rent
June 2024$1,895
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$1,948
April 2026$1,961
May 2026$1,935
June 2026$1,895
A table of studio rental data trends in Berkeley Flats
MonthMedian Rent
June 2024$1,723
July 2024$1,736
August 2024$1,664
September 2024$1,608
October 2024$1,596
November 2024$1,589
December 2024$1,574
January 2025$1,499
February 2025$1,493
March 2025$1,537
April 2025$1,821
May 2025$1,995
June 2025$1,892
July 2025$1,895
August 2025$1,893
September 2025$1,879
October 2025$1,983
November 2025$2,041
December 2025$2,095
January 2026$2,080
February 2026$2,023
March 2026$1,995
April 2026$2,135
May 2026$2,301
June 2026$2,428

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Schools near 1720 Hearst Avenue

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

Ruth Acty Elementary School

1400 ada st

berkeley, CA, 94702

K-5Public
A

Oxford Elementary School

1222 univ ave

berkeley, CA, 94702

K-5Public
A

Sylvia Mendez Elementary

2840 ellsworth st

berkeley, CA, 94705

K-5Public
A-
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Getting around Berkeley near 1720 Hearst Ave

Walking

6/10
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

8/10
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 1720 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
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Primary schools

8/10
At least one elementary school within a 15-minute walk

High schools

8/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk

Parks

9/10
Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes’ walk

Nightlife

3/10
Some bars within walking distance

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