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2530 College Ave Berkeley, CA 94704

2530 College Ave Unit 3, Berkeley, CA 94704

Property Summary

This light-filled one-bedroom apartment is situated on the second floor of a classic 1903 building. The unit features a functional layout with an eat-in kitchen equipped with maple cabinetry and both gas and electric energy-efficient stoves. Residents enjoy the convenience of an in-unit combination washer and dryer. The building offers shared outdoor space, including a front patio and a backyard. Located in a desirable neighborhood, the home is positioned near local shops and dining, with easy transportation access.

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 $2,450/mo.

Source · Apartments.com · checked Nov 7, 2026

The unit

Checked 12 hours ago

$2,450 /mo
1 bd · 1 ba · 500 ft² · Unit 3
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How the rent compares

This building, 1 bd$2,450
Within 3 mi median$2,500

Source · 471 active 1-bedroom units · Within 3 mi · 45-day window · computed Nov 7, 2026

Renter facts, criterion by criterion

No overall grade — each row reflects only the fact and source shown.

Rent comparisonAverage

Within 2% of the 1-bedroom median within 3 mi

Source · 471 active 1-bedroom units · Within 3 mi · 45-day window · computed Nov 7, 2026

Transit accessAverage

0.9 mi straight-line distance to Downtown Berkeley

Source · Transit map coordinates · not a routed trip

Building ageFact

Built in 1903

Source · Apartments.com · checked Nov 7, 2026

In-unit laundryStrong

In-unit laundry listed

Source · Apartments.com · checked Nov 7, 2026

Amenities

  • Smoke Free
  • Lawn
  • Garden
  • Washer/Dryer
  • Heating
  • Tub/Shower
  • Microwave
  • Eat-in Kitchen
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Freezer
  • Yard
  • Tile Floors
  • Carpet
  • High Ceilings

Policies & Fees

Fees & Deposits
One-time fees
Application fee$40
Security deposit$2,650

Source · Zillow · checked Aug 1, 2026

What's Around

  • Transit
    Downtown Berkeley · 0.9 mi straight-line
  • Groceries
    Berkeley Delivers · 0.1 mi
  • Dining
    405 restaurants & cafés within 1 mi
  • Parks
    People's Park · 0.2 mi
  • University
    UC Berkeley · 0.6 mi

Nearby Schools

Public and charter schools whose attendance zones include this property.

Elementary Schools (11)

A
Emerson Elementary School
Public·282 students·Berkeley Unified School District
A
Washington Elementary School
Public·389 students·Berkeley Unified School District
A
Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier
Public·404 students·Berkeley Unified School District
A
Malcolm X Elementary School
Public·460 students·Berkeley Unified School District
A
Oxford Elementary School
Public·251 students·Berkeley Unified School District
A
Ruth Acty Elementary School
Public·396 students·Berkeley Unified School District
A
Rosa Parks Environmental Science Magnet
Public·371 students·Berkeley Unified School District
A
Cragmont Elementary School
Public·294 students·Berkeley Unified School District
A-
Sylvia Mendez Elementary
Public·386 students·Berkeley Unified School District
A-
John Muir Elementary School
Public·264 students·Berkeley Unified School District
A-
Thousand Oaks Elementary School
Public·363 students·Berkeley Unified School District

Middle Schools (3)

A
Willard Middle School
Public·578 students·Berkeley Unified School District
A
Martin Luther King Middle School
Public·866 students·Berkeley Unified School District
A-
Longfellow Middle School
Public·442 students·Berkeley Unified School District

High Schools (2)

A
Berkeley High School
Public·3,220 students·Berkeley Unified School District
A-
Berkeley Technology Academy
Public·47 students·Berkeley Unified School District

Questions renters ask about this building

What deposit should I expect?

The security deposit is $2,650, plus a $40 application fee.

Source · Zillow · checked Aug 1, 2026

Is there in-unit laundry?

Yes — in-unit laundry is listed.

Source · Apartments.com · checked Nov 7, 2026

How close is the nearest rail station?

Downtown Berkeley is 0.9 mi away by straight-line distance; this is not a routed walking estimate.

Source · Transit map coordinates

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