2172 Blake St Berkeley, CA 94704
2172 Blake St Unit 9, Berkeley, CA 94704
Property Summary
Located between the UC Berkeley campus and downtown, this apartment offers a quiet living environment. The two-bedroom, 1.5-bath unit features tile flooring and a kitchen equipped with a dishwasher, oven, refrigerator, and freezer. Residents enjoy a private balcony or terrace that overlooks a peaceful backyard. The building provides on-site laundry facilities, an intercom system, and bicycle storage. Assigned parking is available for an additional fee. Water, garbage, and sewer utilities are included in the rent, while tenants manage their own gas and electricity. The community is pet-friendly and situated within walking distance of local shopping and public transportation.
Renter brief
At the source check, 1 unit were listed as available. That snapshot spanned 2-bedroom homes. The lowest listed rent in that snapshot was $2,850/mo.
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 12, 2026
Three things to know
11% lower than the 2-bedroom median within 3 mi
$2,850 to start, vs a median of $3,215 (within 3 mi).
Source · 720 active 2-bedroom units · Within 3 mi · 45-day window · computed Sep 24, 2026
cats and dogs allowed
Cats: cost not disclosed. Dogs: cost not disclosed.
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026
Downtown Berkeley is 0.5 mi away
This is straight-line distance, not a routed walking estimate.
Source · Transit map coordinates
The unit
Checked 1 week ago
How the rent compares
Source · 720 active 2-bedroom units · Within 3 mi · 45-day window · computed Sep 24, 2026
Renter facts, criterion by criterion
No overall grade — each row reflects only the fact and source shown.
11% lower than the 2-bedroom median within 3 mi
Source · 720 active 2-bedroom units · Within 3 mi · 45-day window · computed Sep 24, 2026
0.5 mi straight-line distance to Downtown Berkeley
Source · Transit map coordinates · not a routed trip
Shared laundry on site
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026
Amenities
- Intercom
- Laundry Facilities
- Bicycle Storage
- Cable Ready
- Dishwasher
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Freezer
- Tile Floors
Policies & Fees
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026
What's Around
- TransitDowntown Berkeley · 0.5 mi straight-line
- GroceriesRoxie Food Center · 0.2 mi
- Dining495 restaurants & cafés within 1 mi
- ParksPoint Reyes National Seashore · 0.1 mi
- UniversityUC Berkeley · 0.7 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
Are pets allowed, and what do they cost?
The listing says cats are allowed; cat costs were not disclosed; dogs are allowed; dog costs were not disclosed.
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026
What deposit should I expect?
The security deposit is $2,000.
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026
Is there in-unit laundry?
The listing reports shared laundry; it does not list an installed in-unit washer/dryer.
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026
How close is the nearest rail station?
Downtown Berkeley is 0.5 mi away by straight-line distance; this is not a routed walking estimate.
Source · Transit map coordinates