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Highlights
Pet Friendly
- Hardwood floors
- Washer/dryer in the unit
- Eat-in kitchen with gas stove
Location
1302 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 94702, USA|Poet's Corner
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Property Overview
Bancroft presents a compelling rental opportunity, featuring notable amenities such as hardwood floors and an eat-in kitchen with a gas stove. It achieves a strong overall rating of 8.6, with outstanding scores for price and amenities, indicating competitive pricing and excellent living standards. The property's convenient location enhances its appeal, providing easy access to public transport and local points of interest, while maintaining a trustworthy reputation for transparency and detail in its descriptions.
This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Things you’ll love” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.
Things you’ll love
Outdoor space
Great for
Pet owners
Floor plans
| 1BR/1.0BA | 1 bed | 1 bath | $2,300 /mo | 1 unit available | Centrally located Poet's Corner, One bedroom unit in triplex. Hardwood floors, updated bathroom, updated eat-in kitchen with gas stove; Washer/dryer in the unit; Private Fenced front yard. Walk to 4th Street shops & Restaurants, No. Berkeley BART & Strawberry Creek Park, Easy Access to I-80. No off street parking. Pets allowed. Year lease. Renter's insurance required. For more information about this unit 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 Bancroft
Appliances
| Gas Range | In-Unit Laundry |
| Range | Refrigerator |
| Washer and Dryer |
Building
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
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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Building details
Property details
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About Bancroft
Centrally located Poet's Corner, One bedroom unit in triplex. Hardwood floors, updated bathroom, updated eat-in kitchen with gas stove; Washer/dryer in the unit; Private Fenced front yard. Walk to 4th Street shops & Restaurants, No. Berkeley BART & Strawberry Creek Park, Easy Access to I-80. No off street parking. Pets allowed. Year lease. Renter's insurance required. For more information about this unit 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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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 Bancroft compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Outdoor space
- Easy access to the outdoors
Considerations
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Rent trends in Poet's Corner
1-bedroom apartments at Bancroft cost about 5% more than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Poet's Corner.
Median rents as of Feb 14 2026.
Poet's Corner
Berkeley
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| 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 | $1,895 |
| February 2026 | $1,883 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| March 2024 | $1,686 |
| August 2025 | $1,650 |
| September 2025 | $1,650 |
| October 2025 | $1,695 |
| December 2025 | $1,650 |
| January 2026 | $1,650 |
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Bedrooms
1 bedroomRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Schools near Bancroft
Oxford Elementary School
1222 univ ave
berkeley, CA, 94702
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
Malcolm X Elementary School
1731 prince st
berkeley, CA, 94703
K-5Public
A
Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier
1645 milvia st
berkeley, CA, 94709
K-5Public
A
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Neighborhood
Poet's Corner | Berkeley, CA
NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.
Getting around Berkeley near 1302 Bancroft Way
Walking
7/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.
Driving
8/10
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
6/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.
Points of interest for 1302 Bancroft Way, Berkeley
Groceries
8/10
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
9/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk
High schools
6/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk
Parks
8/10
Large amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
3/10
Some bars within walking distance
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