2114 Essex St
2114 Essex St, Berkeley, CA 94705
Property Summary
This one-bedroom apartment is situated in a five-unit, owner-managed building on a tree-lined street in South Berkeley. The unit features hardwood floors and original architectural details, including a windowed bathroom with a classic clawfoot bathtub. The efficiency kitchen is equipped with a wet bar, sink, hot plates, microwave/convection oven, and a full-size refrigerator. Located one block from BART, the building offers a walkable lifestyle with proximity to UC Berkeley and various neighborhood shops and cafes. On-site laundry is available for residents.
Renter brief
At the source check, 1 unit were listed as available. That snapshot spanned 1-bedroom homes. The lowest listed rent in that snapshot was $1,925/mo.
Source · Zillow · checked Sep 24, 2026
The unit
Checked 7 hours ago
How the rent compares
Source · 732 active 1-bedroom units · Within 3 mi · 45-day window · computed Sep 24, 2026
Policies & Fees
Source · Zillow · checked Aug 23, 2026
What's Around
- TransitAshby · 0.2 mi straight-line
- GroceriesBerkeley Bowl Marketplace · 0.3 mi
- Dining237 restaurants & cafés within 1 mi
- ParksHalcyon Commons · 0.2 mi
- UniversityUC Berkeley · 1.3 mi
Nearby Schools
Public and charter schools whose attendance zones include this property.
Elementary Schools (11)
Middle Schools (3)
Questions renters ask about this building
What deposit should I expect?
The security deposit is $1,925, plus a $40 application fee.
Source · Zillow · checked Aug 23, 2026
How close is the nearest rail station?
Ashby is 0.2 mi away by straight-line distance; this is not a routed walking estimate.
Source · Transit map coordinates