Hearst Avenue apartments are located just a half block from bustling Shattuck Ave and a few blocks from Downtown Berkeley BART and the UC Berkeley campus!
All apartments in the building have original vintage hardwood floors with separated eat-in kitchens. Most units have been renovated with updated kitchens with granite countertops and newer appliances. Some bathrooms have walk-in showers with cultured marble surround. Enjoy nice views from the building's communal rooftop deck. Common area amenities also include bike racks for resident use, on-site laundry facilities (credit card operated), and extra storage lockers.
Resident pays elec / gas
Base rent includes water + trash
Apartment for rent
Special offer
$2,295/moFees may apply
2040 Hearst Ave, # 2042C, Berkeley, CA 94709
1beds
517sqft
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Apartment
Available now
Cats OK
Shared laundry
Parking lot parking
Central, natural gas
What's special
Separated eat-in kitchensOriginal vintage hardwood floorsNewer appliances
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Central, Natural Gas
Appliances
- Included: Freezer, Oven, Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Shared
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen, Storage
- Flooring: Hardwood
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 517 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Parking Lot
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Storage
Lot
- Features: Private
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Other equipment: Intercom
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Apartment
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Garbage, Water
Building
Details
- Building name: 2038-2042 Hearst Avenue
Management
- Pets allowed: Yes
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Gated
- Security: Gated Community
HOA
- Amenities included: Gated, Parking, Storage
Location
- Region: Berkeley
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: One Year Lease
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/15/2026 | Listed for rent | $2,295$4/sqft |
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| 6/5/2025 | Listing removed | $2,295$4/sqft |
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| 5/1/2025 | Listed for rent | $2,295$4/sqft |
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Neighborhood: Downtown Berkeley
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 10/10Willard Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.1 mi
- 9/10Berkeley High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.4 mi
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