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  • Rent Special

Location

2500 Durant Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704, USA|Southside
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Management

Brick+Timber, Inc.

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(925) 320-6859

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9:00 am–6:00 pm PT

Property Overview

2500 Durant Avenue scores exceptionally well across price, amenities, location, quality, and trustworthiness, with a gated entry adding to its appeal. It also stands out for strong value metrics, including a high value-for-money ranking, a solid value-per-square-foot percentile, and 50 photos that help provide a clear look at the property.

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

9.9
Excellent
With an impressive overall rating of 9.9 out of 10, 2500 Durant Avenue is one of the top properties in Southside. It stands out for Price, Amenities, and Location, so residents can expect their monthly rent payments to give them elevated features, an exceptional standard of living, and a phenomenal experience.

Things you’ll love

  • Less expensive
  • Dishwasher
  • Elevator

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

1 Bedroom 1 Bath1 bed1 bath554+ sqft$2,595–$2,695 /mo3 units available
2 Bedroom 1 Bath2 bed1 bath499 sqft$3,495 /moNow Leasing For Fall 2025Student Special!Sign your lease before May 31st and get 1 Month Free Rent on your new apartment!

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Amenities for 2500 Durant Avenue

Apartment Amenities

Walk-in Closet

Appliances

DishwasherIn Unit Washer/Dryer in Select Units
In-Unit Laundry

Building

Common Area LaundryControlled Access
ElevatorOnsite Laundry

Grounds

GateStorage

Services

Resident Support Service

Other

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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

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Applicants

One-time.

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Deposit

One-time. Refund Policy: 100%. Security Deposit.

$1,000

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About 2500 Durant Avenue

HomeApartments in BerkeleySouthside 2500 Durant Avenue

LIMITED TIME OFFER: One month free on select units if you sign a lease on or before July 31st 2026


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.
9.9
/10
Excellent
With an impressive overall rating of 9.9 out of 10, 2500 Durant Avenue is one of the top properties in Southside. It stands out for Price, Amenities, and Location, so residents can expect their monthly rent payments to give them elevated features, an exceptional standard of living, and a phenomenal experience.
How we rated 2500 Durant Avenue
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.
2500 Durant Avenue 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.
2500 Durant Avenue 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—in-unit laundry—making this one of the top choices for renters seeking unparalleled comfort and convenience.
Location·10A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
2500 Durant Avenue offers residents unparalleled convenience to popular points of interest, transportation, schools, and more, which provide an elevated quality of life. Communication with management is usually quick and easy, allowing for a more expedited application and renting process, saving you time and money.
Quality·10A 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.
2500 Durant Avenue has notable characteristics that give it an edge. It is a verified property that stands out from others nearby as an exceptional choice for renters looking for a specific lifestyle. Offering a combination of prestige, modernity, and tailored living experiences, residents can expect nothing short of excellence at 2500 Durant Avenue.
Trustworthiness·9A 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.
2500 Durant Avenue has gone above and beyond to craft a useful, detailed description, demonstrating transparency and trustworthiness, and giving renters a clear picture of what to expect from the property and its management, so they can make an informed decision about whether the rental meets their needs.

Reviews from the web

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Isaiah Moreno

Isaiah Moreno

Nov 08, 2018

Horrible place to live, street is a mess at all times. Forget parking, this is a place for a young inexperienced person that just gotten his first or her first place without the car. Place is way overpriced, thrifty, cold and very noisy. Neighbor are very noisy.

Jane Houston

Jane Houston

Nov 29, 2023

We’re sharing just 2 of many, sorted highest to lowest. Visit the Google business profile to view all reviews.

2500 Durant Avenue is great for:

Pet owners

  • 3 dog parks within 1 mile
  • 7 pet supply stores near the property
  • 2 pet hospitals 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 2500 Durant Avenue compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
The 3-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Less expensive
The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Dishwasher
Dishwasher available in kitchen
Elevator
Improved accessibility features
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address
Walk-in closet
More closet space on average

Considerations

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

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Rent trends in Southside

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 13% higher than 1-bedrooms in Southside.

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at 2500 Durant Avenue to be 13% more than the average for similarly sized apartments in Southside.

Median rents as of Jul 25 2026.
Southside
Berkeley
A table of studio rental data trends in Berkeley
MonthMedian Rent
August 2024$1,886
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
July 2026$1,895
A table of studio rental data trends in Southside
MonthMedian Rent
August 2024$1,881
September 2024$1,807
October 2024$1,957
November 2024$1,995
December 2024$1,995
January 2025$1,995
February 2025$1,995
March 2025$1,907
April 2025$1,899
May 2025$1,896
June 2025$1,908
July 2025$1,886
August 2025$1,718
September 2025$1,850
October 2025$1,807
November 2025$1,888
December 2025$1,884
January 2026$1,882
February 2026$1,917
March 2026$1,995
April 2026$1,927
May 2026$1,844
June 2026$1,850
July 2026$1,861

Affordability calculator

Can I afford to live at 2500 Durant Ave?

Bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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The general rule of thumb is to spend around 30% or less of your income on rent.
Recommended income

$103,800/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $103,800 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $2,595.
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Schools near 2500 Durant Avenue

Emerson Elementary School

2800 forest ave

berkeley, CA, 94705

K-5Public
A

Sylvia Mendez Elementary

2840 ellsworth st

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

John Muir Elementary School

2955 claremont ave

berkeley, CA, 94705

K-5Public
A-
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Getting around Berkeley near 2500 Durant Ave

Walking

8/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

8/10
Helmets on–you can get anywhere in this cyclist-friendly, well-connected area.

Transit

9/10
Getting around is a breeze; rapid transit and bus lines are a few blocks away.

Points of interest for 2500 Durant Ave, Berkeley

Groceries

10/10
At least one supermarket within a 5-minute walk

Shopping

8/10
Several shops within a few minutes’ walk

Cafes

9/10
Exceptional variety of cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

9/10
Exceptional variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

10/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

High schools

10/10
At least one high school within a 5-minute walk

Parks

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

Nightlife

4/10
Some bars within walking distance

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