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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • All new appliances
  • Easy access to freeway
  • New kitchen
  • Wall to wall carpet
  • Easy access to freeway, bus line

Location

1246 Ashby Ave, Berkeley, CA 94702, USA
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Management

Shaw Properties

Leasing office

(510) 665-4350

Property Overview

Ashby offers all new appliances, a new kitchen, wall to wall carpet, outdoor spaces, and easy access to the freeway and bus line. It is also noted for pet friendliness, with a nearby dog park, multiple pet supply stores, and a pet hospital close by.

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

8.8
Very Good
With a solid 8.8 out of 10 overall, Ashby is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Ashby 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

  • Less expensive
  • Dishwasher
  • Laundry available on site

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

2BR/1.0BA2 bed1 bath$2,300 /mo1 unit availableA must see! Beautiful 2 Bd, 1 Bath upstairs wall to wall carpeting in living area and bedrooms. Electric stove, refrigerator and dishwasher, Building has 4 units Coin laundry on site. South Berkeley neighborhood, 20 minute walk to Ashby Bart. Great location for bikers! Close to Berkeley Bowl West, and restaurants and shops. Easy access to Freeway and on a bus line. Garbage, recycling, water, sewer and yard maintenance included. Small pets accepted. No smokers. Rental insurance required. Year lease. For more information about this House or to submit an Application contact: SHAW PROPERTIES at 510-665-4350, Address: 2119 West Street, Berkeley, CA 94702. TENANCY REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL PROSPECTIVE TENANTS: -FICO score of 650 or above, -The combined income of all tenants should be three times the monthly rent, -No Evictions. -All persons 18 years of age or older must complete and sign an application. We support and comply with all local, state and federal fair housing laws and are an equal opportunity housing provider. Website: shawprop. com

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Amenities for Ashby

Appliances

DishwasherOven
RangeRefrigerator
Stove/Oven

Building

Cats OKCoin Op Laundry On-site
Dogs OKOnsite Laundry

Grounds

Outdoor Space
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Allowed

Cat Policy

Allowed

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About Ashby

HomeApartments in Berkeley Ashby

A must see! Beautiful 2 Bd, 1 Bath upstairs wall to wall carpeting in living area and bedrooms. Electric stove, refrigerator and dishwasher, Building has 4 units Coin laundry on site. South Berkeley neighborhood, 20 minute walk to Ashby Bart. Great location for bikers! Close to Berkeley Bowl West, and restaurants and shops. Easy access to Freeway and on a bus line. Garbage, recycling, water, sewer and yard maintenance included. Small pets accepted. No smokers. Rental insurance required. Year lease. For more information about this House or to submit an Application contact: SHAW PROPERTIES at 510-665-4350, Address: 2119 West Street, Berkeley, CA 94702. TENANCY REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL PROSPECTIVE TENANTS: -FICO score of 650 or above, -The combined income of all tenants should be three times the monthly rent, -No Evictions. -All persons 18 years of age or older must complete and sign an application. We support and comply with all local, state and federal fair housing laws and are an equal opportunity housing provider. Website: shawprop. com


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.
8.8
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.8 out of 10 overall, Ashby is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Ashby 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 Ashby
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.
Ashby 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·10A 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.
Ashby stands out as a premier property with an impressive array of amenities and an excellent standard of living. Residents here have access to many of the most popular and desired perks—pets allowed—making this one of the top choices for renters seeking unparalleled comfort and convenience.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Ashby 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 Ashby 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.

Ashby is great for:

Pet owners

  • Outdoor spaces are available at this property
  • 1 dog park within 1 mile
  • 6 pet supply stores near the property
  • 1 pet hospital in the area

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 Ashby compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Dishwasher
Dishwasher available in kitchen
Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit
Outdoor space
Easy access to the outdoors

Considerations

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Rent trends in Berkeley

2-bedroom apartments at Ashby cost about 22% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Berkeley.

Median rents as of Jun 6 2026.
Berkeley
A table of studio rental data trends in Berkeley
MonthMedian Rent
June 2024$1,847
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

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$92,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $92,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $2,300.
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Schools near Ashby

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

Oxford Elementary School

1222 univ ave

berkeley, CA, 94702

K-5Public
A

Sylvia Mendez Elementary

2840 ellsworth st

berkeley, CA, 94705

K-5Public
A-

Ruth Acty Elementary School

1400 ada st

berkeley, CA, 94702

K-5Public
A
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Getting around Berkeley near 1246 Ashby Ave

Walking

6/10
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

6/10
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 1246 Ashby Ave, Berkeley

Groceries

9/10
At least one grocery store within a few minutes' walk

Shopping

7/10
Variety of shops within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

7/10
Variety of restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

9/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

High schools

8/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk

Parks

8/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

3/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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