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Highlights

  • Lvt flooring
  • Controlled access entry
  • Great closet space
  • Gated garage off-street parking

Location

2514 College Avenue, Berkeley, California 94704, United States|Elmwood
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Management

The Lapham Company

Leasing office

(415) 562-8165

Property Overview

The property at 2514 College Avenue - Berkeley receives an impressive Zumper expert rating of 8.6, reflecting its strong value for renters. It excels with a competitive price rating of 10 and a high amenities rating of 9, highlighting its exceptional offerings and overall quality of life. Additionally, notable features such as controlled access entry and gated garage parking enhance its appeal, while proximity to a top-rated elementary school and a high value-for-money percentile further demonstrate its desirability.

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.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.6
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, 2514 College Avenue - Berkeley is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 2514 College Avenue - Berkeley 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

  • Elementary school nearby
  • Less expensive

Floor plans

2/1.52 bed1.5 bath$2,595 /mo1 unit availableSunny 2 Bed, 1.5 bath, just a short distance from UC Berkeley on beautiful College Ave. Approximately 800 sq ft *Photos are of a similar unit. Check back for updated photos. Controlled access entry Gated garage off-street parking LVT flooring Great closet space Shared yard Elevator permanently out of service

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Amenities for 2514 College Avenue - Berkeley

Apartment Amenities

Water and Garbage Included

Appliances

Electric StoveRange
Refrigerator

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One-time. Refundable.

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About 2514 College Avenue - Berkeley

HomeApartments in BerkeleyElmwood 2514 College Avenue - Berkeley

Sunny 2 Bed, 1.5 bath, just a short distance from UC Berkeley on beautiful College Ave. Approximately 800 sq ft *Photos are of a similar unit. Check back for updated photos. Controlled access entry Gated garage off-street parking LVT flooring Great closet space Shared yard Elevator permanently out of service


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, 2514 College Avenue - Berkeley is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 2514 College Avenue - Berkeley 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 2514 College Avenue - Berkeley
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.
2514 College Avenue - Berkeley 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.
2514 College Avenue - Berkeley goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including online maintenance portal. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, 2514 College Avenue - Berkeley 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.
2514 College Avenue - Berkeley 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 2514 College Avenue - Berkeley 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 2514 College Avenue - Berkeley compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.3 mile away
Less expensive
The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby

Considerations

Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 1 mile away

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Rent trends in Elmwood

2-bedroom apartments at 2514 College Avenue - Berkeley cost about 21% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Elmwood.

Median rents as of Jan 24 2026.
Elmwood
Berkeley
A table of studio rental data trends in Berkeley
MonthMedian Rent
February 2024$1,995
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$1,896
A table of studio rental data trends in Elmwood
MonthMedian Rent
February 2024$2,045
March 2024$2,033
April 2024$2,040
May 2024$1,899
June 2024$1,881
July 2024$1,715
March 2025$1,994
April 2025$1,837
May 2025$1,849
June 2025$1,798

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$103,800/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $103,800 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $2,595.
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Schools near 2514 College Avenue - Berkeley

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

Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier

1645 milvia st

berkeley, CA, 94709

K-5Public
A
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Getting around Berkeley near 2514 College Avenue

Walking

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

Driving

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

Cycling

7/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.

Transit

8/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.

Points of interest for 2514 College Avenue, 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

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

Parks

8/10
Very large amount of park space within a few minutes' walk

Nightlife

4/10
Some bars within walking distance

Explore the area around 2514 College Avenue

Derby Food Center
2707 College Ave
Berkeley Student Food Collective
2440 Bancroft Way
Berkeley Organic Market & Deli
2642 Ashby Ave
Whole Foods Market
3000 Telegraph Ave
Star Grocery
3068 Claremont Ave

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