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The College

2618 College Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94704

Property Summary

Located in the heart of Berkeley, this 1906 apartment community is situated just a 10-minute walk from the UC Berkeley campus. The community offers a variety of furnished units with modern finishings and hardwood floors. Residents benefit from a dedicated live-in community manager, online maintenance requests, and controlled access with security cameras. Select units include stainless steel appliances and in-unit laundry, while all residents have access to on-site laundry facilities. The property is conveniently positioned near the Elmwood district, providing proximity to local cafes, parks, and public transit.

Renter brief

At the source check, 3 units were listed as available. That snapshot spanned 5-bedroom homes. The lowest listed rent in that snapshot was $1,294/mo.

Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 18, 2026

Available units

Checked 6 days ago

  • 5 bd · 2 ba · 1,197 ft² · Unit Private-Premium
    Available Now
    $1,294/mo
  • 5 bd · 3 ba · 1,809 ft² · Unit Private-Standard
    Available Now
    $1,335/mo
  • 5 bd · 3 ba · 1,809 ft² · Unit Private-Premium
    Available Now
    $1,410/mo

How the rent compares

This building, 5 bd$1,294
Within 3 mi median$1,823

Source · 78 active 5-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

29% lower than the 5-bedroom median within 3 mi

Source · 78 active 5-bedroom units · Within 3 mi · 45-day window · computed Sep 24, 2026

Transit accessAverage

0.9 mi straight-line distance to Downtown Berkeley

Source · Transit map coordinates · not a routed trip

Building ageFact

Built in 1906

Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 24, 2026

Amenities

  • Gated
  • Maintenance On Site

Policies & Fees

Pet Policy
DogsNot allowed
CatsNot allowed

Source · Rentable · checked Aug 15, 2026

What's Around

  • Transit
    Downtown Berkeley · 0.9 mi straight-line
  • Groceries
    Derby Food Center · 0.1 mi
  • Dining
    390 restaurants & cafés within 1 mi
  • Parks
    Willard Park · 0.2 mi
  • University
    UC Berkeley · 0.7 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 not allowed; dogs are not allowed.

Source · Rentable · checked Aug 15, 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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