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College Ave earns a strong Zumper expert rating of 9.2/10, supported by excellent scores for price, amenities, location, quality, and trustworthiness, along with value for money in the 87.5th percentile. Notable features include carpeted flooring, a gated building, an on-site manager, street parking, AC Transit bus stops nearby, and quick access to highways.
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Pet owners| 0BR/1.0BA | Studio | 1 bath | 260 sqft | $1,695 /mo | 1 unit available | Property Address: 2801 College Avenue located in Elmwood (neighborhood) Please have a look at our updated and cozy studio unit at 2801 College Avenue! This updated building lies right next to some hidden gems of Berkeley like Nabalom Bakery, The Italian Homemade Company, Humphrey Slocombe, and La Mediterranee! You also are close enough to the UC Berkeley campus as well, being that it is a 10 minute Bike Ride/5 minute drive away. This carpeted unit comes equipped with a refrigerator, stove/oven, garbage disposal unit, and wall heater. There are two laundry rooms, with machines that use both coins and preloaded money from an app (courtesy of WASH). The building itself has its own resident manager, along with regular appearances by both maintenance technicians and property management as we want to make sure all tenants are feeling the peace and comfort that one would expect out of a home. Please see below for further details: - 19 unit gated building - Lease must be at least 6 Months - Unit has well maintained appliances and carpeted flooring throughout. - Top floor studio unit facing Stuart Street (3 floor building) - Sorry, No Pets - Coin/App operated laundry on-site - On-site manager - Water, garbage and solar heating for water included - Street Parking Only (City Permits Not Included) Storage space available for rent on first come first serve basis. Walk Score 92. Location Description: - City of Berkeley - Alameda County - Cross streets are College Ave. and Stuart - Quick access to major highways 580, 80, 880, 24, and 13 - Minutes to San Francisco, Oakland, Hayward and Walnut Creek - Bus stops for AC Transit located down the block. Application Fee: $53 (Non-Refundable) Co-signers for Students Only Renter's Insurance Required Income must be at least 2.5X the Rent NOTE: APPOINTMENTS ONLY Showing starts next week |
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| Oven | Oven/Stove |
| Range | Refrigerator |
One-time.
One-time. Refundable.
No pets allowed.
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Property Address: 2801 College Avenue located in Elmwood (neighborhood) Please have a look at our updated and cozy studio unit at 2801 College Avenue! This updated building lies right next to some hidden gems of Berkeley like Nabalom Bakery, The Italian Homemade Company, Humphrey Slocombe, and La Mediterranee! You also are close enough to the UC Berkeley campus as well, being that it is a 10 minute Bike Ride/5 minute drive away. This carpeted unit comes equipped with a refrigerator, stove/oven, garbage disposal unit, and wall heater. There are two laundry rooms, with machines that use both coins and preloaded money from an app (courtesy of WASH). The building itself has its own resident manager, along with regular appearances by both maintenance technicians and property management as we want to make sure all tenants are feeling the peace and comfort that one would expect out of a home. Please see below for further details: - 19 unit gated building - Lease must be at least 6 Months - Unit has well maintained appliances and carpeted flooring throughout. - Top floor studio unit facing Stuart Street (3 floor building) - Sorry, No Pets - Coin/App operated laundry on-site - On-site manager - Water, garbage and solar heating for water included - Street Parking Only (City Permits Not Included) Storage space available for rent on first come first serve basis. Walk Score 92. Location Description: - City of Berkeley - Alameda County - Cross streets are College Ave. and Stuart - Quick access to major highways 580, 80, 880, 24, and 13 - Minutes to San Francisco, Oakland, Hayward and Walnut Creek - Bus stops for AC Transit located down the block. Application Fee: $53 (Non-Refundable) Co-signers for Students Only Renter's Insurance Required Income must be at least 2.5X the Rent NOTE: APPOINTMENTS ONLY Showing starts next week
How College Ave compares to other nearby properties.
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studio apartments at College Ave cost about 6% less than the average rent price for studio apartments in Elmwood.
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | $1,922 |
| 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 |
| August 2026 | $1,872 |
| 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 2801 College Ave?
Bedrooms
StudioRent-to-income ratio
30%
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