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Hillside Village

1801 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94709

Property Summary

Located in Downtown Berkeley, this five-story apartment community offers a modern living experience near the University of California, Berkeley. Residents benefit from controlled access, an elevator, and convenient bicycle storage. The community features shared spaces including a resident lounge, a sundeck, and a roof terrace. Select homes are available furnished and may include upgraded finishes such as granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and in-unit laundry. The property is pet-friendly, welcoming both cats and dogs.

Renter brief

At the source check, 4 units were listed as available. That snapshot spanned 2-bedroom homes. The lowest listed rent in that snapshot was $2,170/mo.

Source · Apartments.com · checked Aug 31, 2026

Three things to know

32% lower than the 2-bedroom median within 3 mi

$2,170 to start, vs a median of $3,195 (within 3 mi).

Source · 654 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 24, 2026

Downtown Berkeley is 0.3 mi away

This is straight-line distance, not a routed walking estimate.

Source · Transit map coordinates

Available units

Checked 3 weeks ago

  • 2 bd · 1 ba · 721 ft² · Unit Private Penthouse
    Available Now
    $2,170/mo
  • 2 bd · 2 ba · 856 ft² · Unit Private
    Available Now
    $2,400/mo
  • 2 bd · 2 ba · 856 ft²
    Available Now
    $2,400/mo
  • 2 bd · 2 ba · 856 ft² · Unit Double Lg Penthouse
    Available Now
    $2,550/mo

How the rent compares

This building, 2 bd$2,170
Within 3 mi median$3,195

Source · 654 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.

Rent comparisonStrong

32% lower than the 2-bedroom median within 3 mi

Source · 654 active 2-bedroom units · Within 3 mi · 45-day window · computed Sep 24, 2026

Transit accessStrong

0.3 mi straight-line distance to Downtown Berkeley

Source · Transit map coordinates · not a routed trip

Building ageFact

Built in 2006

Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 24, 2026

In-unit laundryNot offered

Shared laundry on site

Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 24, 2026

Amenities

  • Courtyard
  • Grill
  • Elevator
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Package Service
  • Maintenance On Site
  • Controlled Access
  • Bicycle Storage
  • Sundeck
  • Lounge

Policies & Fees

Pet Policy
Dogs✓ Allowed
Cats✓ Allowed

Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 24, 2026

Fees & Deposits
One-time fees
Application fee$35
Other fees
Late fee$50

Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 24, 2026

Reviews

Review Summary
  • Residents rave about the maintenance team's efficiency and helpfulness, along with the friendly and professional leasing office staff.
  • The location is also a major plus.
  • Across the 5 reviews analyzed, no significant complaints were raised.
  • 5.0 stars across 5 reviews.
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Linus Sun
4 months ago
Google
First, I want to thank Ajmal Sultani on the maintenance staff. I submitted 3 maintenance requests late at night, and he got all 3, plus an extra one at my request, done the next morning in about 20 mi...
R
Reed Jacobs
4 months ago
Google
I want to shout out the maintenance staff, Asadi and Jon. They have both been extremely helpful whenever I've had issues, and everything gets handled and responded to very quickly. In addition to simp...

What's Around

  • Transit
    Downtown Berkeley · 0.3 mi straight-line
  • Groceries
    Algeria Trade & Products · 0.2 mi
  • Dining
    465 restaurants & cafés within 1 mi
  • Parks
    Point Reyes · 0.2 mi
  • University
    UC Berkeley · 0.6 mi

Nearby Schools

Public and charter schools whose attendance zones include this property.

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 24, 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 24, 2026

How close is the nearest rail station?

Downtown Berkeley is 0.3 mi away by straight-line distance; this is not a routed walking estimate.

Source · Transit map coordinates

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