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Highlights

  • Rent Special
  • Pet Friendly
  • Gated entry
  • Common area laundry facilities

Location

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

Brick+Timber, Inc.

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Leasing office

(925) 320-6859

Open 

9:00 am–6:00 pm PT

Property Overview

2500 Durant Avenue presents an impressive opportunity for renters, featuring a Zumper expert rating of 9.6, emphasizing its standout amenities and quality. The property scores exceptionally high in location and amenities, making it convenient and desirable. With its competitive pricing and strong trustworthiness rating, alongside notable features like gated entry and common area laundry, it offers an inviting environment ideal for those seeking an enhanced living experience.

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

9.6
Excellent
Earning an outstanding 9.6 out of 10 overall rating, 2500 Durant Avenue is a shining example of a what an exceptional rental property looks like. Most noteworthy, it excels at Amenities and Location—these two characteristics alone make this property an excellent choice for anyone seeking an elevated lifestyle with few trade-offs.

Things you’ll love

  • Less expensive
  • Dishwasher
  • Elevator

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

2 Bedroom 1 Bath2 bed1 bath724 sqft$3,995 /mo1 unit availableNow 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

Cats OKCommon Area Laundry
Controlled AccessDogs OK
ElevatorOnsite Laundry

Grounds

GateStorage

Services

Maintenance Support ServiceResident 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

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Deposit

One-time. Refundable: 100%. Security Deposit

$1,000

Base Rent

Monthly rent payment

$3,995

OPTIONAL FEES

Dog Policy

Allowed
Limit2

Cat Policy

Allowed
Limit2

Cat

Pet Rent

Monthly. 2 cats max. | Restrictions: None

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Dog

Pet Rent

Monthly. 2 dogs max. | Restrictions: Breed Restrictions: Akita, Alaskan Malamute, Bulldog, Cane Corso, Chow, Doberman Pinscher, German Shepard, Great Danes, Mastiff, Pitbull Terriers, Rottweiler, Siberian Husky, and Wolf Hybrid

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About 2500 Durant Avenue

HomeApartments in BerkeleySouthside 2500 Durant Avenue

Experience a lifestyle where convenience is at your doorstep and comfort is always within reach, located just moments from UC Berkeley; this apartment community is an ideal home for both students and professionals. With gated entry, security cameras, and common area laundry facilities, your daily routine is easier and more secure, while trash, recycling, and compost services promote sustainable living and a community notice board keeps you informed. Nearby parks provide a quick escape for outdoor relaxation, and grocery shopping is convenient with Whole Foods Market and Berkeley Bowl close by, along with CVS Pharmacy and Walgreens for quick stops. Commuting is simple, thanks to the Downtown Berkeley BART station and several bus lines nearby, and when hunger strikes, you’ll have plenty of dining options, from a slice at Sliver Pizzeria to a cozy meal at La Mediterranee. Whether you’re studying, socializing, or taking a break, 2500 Durant Avenue is your perfect home in Berkeley.


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.
9.6
/10
Excellent
Earning an outstanding 9.6 out of 10 overall rating, 2500 Durant Avenue is a shining example of a what an exceptional rental property looks like. Most noteworthy, it excels at Amenities and Location—these two characteristics alone make this property an excellent choice for anyone seeking an elevated lifestyle with few trade-offs.
How we rated 2500 Durant Avenue
Price·9A 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 stands out with a remarkable rating of 9/10 for its cost per bedroom compared to other rentals in the area. Considering the excellent balance between price, convenience, and comfort that it provides, residents enjoy a high-quality living experience.
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—pets allowed—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

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2500 Durant Avenue is great for:

Pet owners

  • 3 dog parks within 1 mile
  • 2 pet hospitals in the area
  • 7 pet supply stores near the property

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 1-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
Pet friendly
This property allows pets
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

2-bedroom apartments at 2500 Durant Avenue cost about 33% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Southside.

Median rents as of Oct 25 2025.
Southside
Berkeley
A table of studio rental data trends in Berkeley
MonthMedian Rent
November 2023$1,931
December 2023$1,900
January 2024$1,899
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
A table of studio rental data trends in Southside
MonthMedian Rent
November 2023$1,946
December 2023$1,957
January 2024$1,995
February 2024$1,995
March 2024$1,995
April 2024$1,957
May 2024$1,895
June 2024$1,985
July 2024$1,995
August 2024$1,904
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

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$159,800/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $159,800 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $3,995.
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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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