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2836 Derby St Berkeley, CA 94705

2836 Derby St, Berkeley, CA 94705

Property Summary

This 1935 single-family home offers approximately 2,200 square feet of living space in a convenient Berkeley location. The interior features hardwood floors throughout, a large living room, and a separate dining room. The kitchen provides ample cabinet storage and includes an in-unit washer and dryer. Residents can enjoy outdoor living on the large deck or in the shared backyard with mature fruit trees. The home includes five bedrooms and three full bathrooms, offering flexibility for various living arrangements. One off-street parking space is provided in the driveway.

Renter brief

At the source check, 1 unit were listed as available. That snapshot spanned 5-bedroom homes. The lowest listed rent in that snapshot was $8,850/mo.

Source · Apartments.com · checked Nov 6, 2026

The unit

Checked 13 hours ago

$8,850 /mo
5 bd · 3 ba · 2,250 ft²
Available Now

How the rent compares

This building, 5 bd$8,850
Within 3 mi median$1,774

Source · 66 active 5-bedroom units · Within 3 mi · 45-day window · computed Nov 6, 2026

Renter facts, criterion by criterion

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

Rent comparisonBelow average

399% higher than the 5-bedroom median within 3 mi

Source · 66 active 5-bedroom units · Within 3 mi · 45-day window · computed Nov 6, 2026

Transit accessAverage

1.1 mi straight-line distance to Downtown Berkeley

Source · Transit map coordinates · not a routed trip

Building ageFact

Built in 1935

Source · Apartments.com · checked Nov 6, 2026

In-unit laundryStrong

In-unit laundry listed

Source · Apartments.com · checked Nov 6, 2026

Amenities

  • Smoke Free
  • Washer/Dryer
  • Heating
  • Cable Ready
  • Storage Space
  • Tub/Shower
  • Kitchen
  • Deck
  • Yard
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Dining Room
  • Office

Policies & Fees

Fees & Deposits
One-time fees
Application fee$40
Security deposit$9,950

Source · Zillow · checked Aug 1, 2026

What's Around

  • Transit
    Downtown Berkeley · 1.1 mi straight-line
  • Groceries
    Derby Food Center · 0.2 mi
  • Dining
    236 restaurants & cafés within 1 mi
  • Parks
    Monkey Island Park · 0.2 mi
  • University
    UC Berkeley · 0.8 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
Cragmont Elementary School
Public·294 students·Berkeley Unified School District
A
Rosa Parks Environmental Science Magnet
Public·371 students·Berkeley Unified School District
A-
John Muir Elementary School
Public·264 students·Berkeley Unified School District
A-
Sylvia Mendez Elementary
Public·386 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 $9,950, 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 6, 2026

How close is the nearest rail station?

Downtown Berkeley is 1.1 mi away by straight-line distance; this is not a routed walking estimate.

Source · Transit map coordinates

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