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2540 College Ave earns a strong overall rating, with standout marks for price, amenities, and location, suggesting excellent value and convenience. It also offers onsite laundry, large bedrooms, a partially renovated interior, and an upgraded bathroom, along with nearby outdoor spaces and pet-related services.
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Pet owners| 2BR/1.0BA | 2 bed | 1 bath | $2,695–$3,295 /mo | 2 units available | The Perfect offering on College Ave! Gorgeous stroll to UC Berkeley. Walking on College Avenue never gets old! To Tour: https calendly com colter-sgrealestateco 30min Please contact Colter at **** or call/text (510) 394-3038 for questions about the application process or touring options. An oldie but goodie! Renovated 2BR Penthouse in a 39U building owned by a long time Owner with long time onsite manager presence. We just took over this building and look forward to making some cool improvements along the way. Unit features tons of natural light and good sized bedrooms. Partially renovated with some new updates --large enough to fit a group if needed. Newer LTV hardwood like flooring, new paint, upgraded bathroom --this is the perfect location in and out to go anywhere. Building is secure entrance with onsite laundry and some common area space. 0.2 miles (a few blocks away) to Derby Food Center, which offers a ton of healthy food options and delicious snacks close to home. 2540 College Avenue is a 10 minute or less walk to UC Berkeley campus (close to Haas), and an 8 minute bus ride to campus to Bancroft on the AC Transit 51B bus stop. Base rent: $3295 Utilities Paid Directly by tenant: PG&E Utilities Paid by Owner: Water/sewer and garbage Pets: 100% pet friendly! Parking Available: secure parking may be available for an additional fee - $100/month Laundry: Onsite laundry Lease term: 12 months - We do liberally allow subletting! (note if you require a shorter term please pls contact us as we have limited number with a premium added) Please contact our leasing department at **** or call (510) 704-1240 for more information, questions about the application, or for touring options. We look forward to connecting with you! FAQ see here: http bit ly sgFAQ4 Please review at your convenience for helpful, quick tips to get you the information you need as quickly as possible! note: photos are of a like kind unit of same aesthetics. | ||
| 3BR/1.0BA | 3 bed | 1 bath | $3,295 /mo | 1 unit available | The Perfect offering on College Ave! Gorgeous stroll to UC Berkeley. Walking on College Avenue never gets old! To Tour: https calendly com colter-sgrealestateco 30min Please contact Colter at **** or call/text (510) 394-3038 for questions about the application process or touring options. An oldie but goodie! Small but convenient layout and upgraded! 3 bedroom 1 bath (note: this unit does not have a living room) in a 39U building owned by a long time Owner with long time onsite manager presence. We just took over this building and look forward to making some cool improvements along the way. Unit features tons of natural light and good sized bedrooms. Partially renovated with some new updates --large enough to fit a group if needed. Newer LTV hardwood like flooring, new paint, upgraded bathroom --this is the perfect location in and out to go anywhere. Building is secure entrance with onsite laundry and some common area space. 0.2 miles (a few blocks away) to Derby Food Center, which offers a ton of healthy food options and delicious snacks close to home. 2540 College Avenue is a 10 minute or less walk to UC Berkeley campus (close to Haas), and an 8 minute bus ride to campus to Bancroft on the AC Transit 51B bus stop. Base rent: $3295 Utilities Paid Directly by tenant: PG&E Utilities Paid by Owner: Water/sewer and garbage Pets: 100% pet friendly! Parking Available: secure parking may be available for an additional fee - $100/month Laundry: Onsite laundry Lease term: 12 months - We do liberally allow subletting! (note if you require a shorter term please pls contact us as we have limited number with a premium added) Please contact our leasing department at **** or call (510) 704-1240 for more information, questions about the application, or for touring options. We look forward to connecting with you! FAQ see here: http bit ly sgFAQ4 Please review at your convenience for helpful, quick tips to get you the information you need as quickly as possible! |
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Apartment Amenities
| Utilities Included |
Appliances
| Full Sized Refrigerator | Oven |
| Oven/Range | Range |
Building
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
| Secure Entrance Building |
Grounds
| Garage Parking | Outdoor Space |
Services
| On-Site Management |
Other
| Water, Sewer, & Garbage |
One-time.
One-time. Refundable.
Garage Parking
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| Units | 39 |
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The Perfect offering on College Ave! Gorgeous stroll to UC Berkeley. Walking on College Avenue never gets old! To Tour: https calendly com colter-sgrealestateco 30min Please contact Colter at **** or call/text (510) 394-3038 for questions about the application process or touring options. An oldie but goodie! Renovated 2BR Penthouse in a 39U building owned by a long time Owner with long time onsite manager presence. We just took over this building and look forward to making some cool improvements along the way. Unit features tons of natural light and good sized bedrooms. Partially renovated with some new updates --large enough to fit a group if needed. Newer LTV hardwood like flooring, new paint, upgraded bathroom --this is the perfect location in and out to go anywhere. Building is secure entrance with onsite laundry and some common area space. 0.2 miles (a few blocks away) to Derby Food Center, which offers a ton of healthy food options and delicious snacks close to home. 2540 College Avenue is a 10 minute or less walk to UC Berkeley campus (close to Haas), and an 8 minute bus ride to campus to Bancroft on the AC Transit 51B bus stop. Base rent: $3295 Utilities Paid Directly by tenant: PG&E Utilities Paid by Owner: Water/sewer and garbage Pets: 100% pet friendly! Parking Available: secure parking may be available for an additional fee - $100/month Laundry: Onsite laundry Lease term: 12 months - We do liberally allow subletting! (note if you require a shorter term please pls contact us as we have limited number with a premium added) Please contact our leasing department at **** or call (510) 704-1240 for more information, questions about the application, or for touring options. We look forward to connecting with you! FAQ see here: http bit ly sgFAQ4 Please review at your convenience for helpful, quick tips to get you the information you need as quickly as possible! note: photos are of a like kind unit of same aesthetics.
How 2540 College Ave compares to other nearby properties.
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If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at 2540 College Ave to be 4% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in Elmwood.
3-bedroom apartments at 2540 College Ave cost about 17% less than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Elmwood.
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| October 2024 | $1,913 |
| 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 |
| August 2026 | $1,859 |
| September 2026 | $1,868 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | $1,994 |
| April 2025 | $1,837 |
| May 2025 | $1,849 |
| June 2025 | $1,798 |
| February 2026 | $1,980 |
| March 2026 | $1,895 |
| April 2026 | $1,932 |
| May 2026 | $1,830 |
| June 2026 | $1,698 |
| July 2026 | $1,800 |
Can I afford to live at 2540 College Ave?
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Rent-to-income ratio
30%
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