The Valiant
2538 Durant Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704
Property Summary
Completed in 2026, this 8-story apartment community is designed for student living in Berkeley. The building features modern, new construction finishes, including hardwood floors, quartz countertops, and floor-to-ceiling windows in select units. Residents benefit from convenient on-site amenities such as a fitness center, business center, and roof terrace. The community is located just steps from campus and offers controlled access, video patrol, and on-site retail. Select units include in-unit washers/dryers, dishwashers, and private balconies or patios.
Renter brief
At the source check, 4 units were listed as available. That snapshot spanned 2-bedroom to 5-bedroom homes. The lowest listed rent in that snapshot was $1,740/mo.
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 24, 2026
Available units
Checked yesterday
- 4 bd · 1 ba · 767 ft²Available Now$1,740/mo
- 4 bd · 2 ba · 871 ft²Available Now$2,030/mo
- 5 bd · 2 ba · 993 ft²Available Now$2,085/mo
- 2 bd · 1 ba · 466 ft²Available Now$2,199/mo
How the rent compares
Source · 683 active 2-bedroom units · Within 3 mi · 45-day window · computed Sep 25, 2026
Renter facts, criterion by criterion
No overall grade — each row reflects only the fact and source shown.
32% lower than the 2-bedroom median within 3 mi
Source · 683 active 2-bedroom units · Within 3 mi · 45-day window · computed Sep 25, 2026
0.6 mi straight-line distance to Downtown Berkeley
Source · Transit map coordinates · not a routed trip
Built in 2026
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 24, 2026
Shared laundry on site
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 24, 2026
Amenities
- Elevator
- Private Bathroom
- Laundry Facilities
- Maintenance On Site
- Renters Insurance Program
- Controlled Access
- Online Services
- Bicycle Storage
- Wi-Fi
- Fitness Center
- Sundeck
- Lounge
- Business Center
- Dishwasher
- Pet Friendly
What's Around
- TransitDowntown Berkeley · 0.6 mi straight-line
- GroceriesSnacktown · 0.1 mi
- Dining452 restaurants & cafés within 1 mi
- ParksBerkeley People's Park · 0.1 mi
- UniversityUC Berkeley · 0.3 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
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 0.6 mi away by straight-line distance; this is not a routed walking estimate.
Source · Transit map coordinates
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