California Apartments is a lovingly-maintained, 100-year-old building with many long-term residents. The apartments in have hardwood floors, tall ceilings, gas stoves and great bathtubs. There is room in the kitchen for a table. There is shared on-site laundry and a garden patio.
This is a 1-year lease, and no pets are allowed. Off-street parking is available for an extra $100 - $125/month. There is a shared laundry room with new machines. The location is fantastic - easy walking and biking distance to BART, theaters, shops, and restaurants. To move in, you will pay the 1st month of rent and a deposit equal to 1 month of rent.
The on-site manager has lived in the building for over 20 years. She is friendly and responsive.
The unit is available now. Are you our new neighbor?
Tenant pays gas, electricity, cable/internet
Owner pays water, hot water, garbage
Apartment for rent
$1,895/mo
Fees may apply
California Apartments, # 2, 1630 University Ave, Berkeley, CA 94703
Studio
435sqft
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Apartment
Available now
No pets
Shared laundry
Parking lot parking
Natural gas
What's special
Garden patioTall ceilingsOff-street parkingHardwood floorsGreat bathtubsGas stoves
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 0
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Natural Gas
Appliances
- Included: Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Stove
- Laundry: Shared
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 435 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Parking Lot
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: 1920s charm, Cable not included in rent, Eat-In Kitchen, Electricity not included in rent, Garbage included in rent, Gas not included in rent, Heating: Gas, Hot water included in rent, Internet not included in rent, On-Site Management, One Year Lease, Online Rent Payment, Secure Entry, Sewage included in rent, Water included in rent
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Apartment
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Garbage, Sewage, Water
Building
Details
- Building name: California Apartments
Management
- Pets allowed: No
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Gated
Location
- Region: Berkeley
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: One Year Lease
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/8/2026 | Listed for rent | $1,895$4/sqft |
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Neighborhood: Central Berkeley
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Washington Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 10/10Willard Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.3 mi
- 9/10Berkeley High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.4 mi
There are 2 available units in this apartment building
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