The Perfect offering on College Ave! Gorgeous stroll to UC Berkeley. Walking on College Avenue never gets old!
An oldie but goodie! Renovated 2BD with Cozy Small Second Bedroom in a 39U building owned by a long time Owner with long time onsite manager presence. We just took over this building and look forward to making some cool improvements along the way.
0.2 miles (a few blocks away) to Derby Food Center, which offers a ton of healthy food options and delicious snacks close to home. 2540 College Avenue is a 10 minute or less walk to UC Berkeley campus (close to Haas), and an 8 minute bus ride to campus to Bancroft on the AC Transit 51B bus stop.
Base rent: $2695
Utilities Paid Directly by tenant: PG&E
Utilities Paid by Owner: Water/sewer and garbage
Pets: 100% pet friendly!
Parking Available: secure parking may be available for an additional fee - $100/month
Laundry: Onsite laundry
Lease term: 12 months - We do liberally allow subletting!
(note if you require a shorter term please pls contact us as we have limited number with a premium added)
We look forward to connecting with you!
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*note: photos are of a like kind unit of same aesthetics.
Apartment for rent
$2,695/moFees may apply
2540 College Ave, APT 303, Berkeley, CA 94704
2beds
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Apartment
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Cats, dogs OK
Shared laundry
Garage parking
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Appliances
- Laundry: Shared
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Garage
- Has garage: Yes
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Stories: 4
- Exterior features: AWESOME Berkeley quintessential location on College Ave, Courtyard, Full Sized Refrigerator, Long time onsite manager presence, Long time supportive onsite manager, Oven/Range, RangeOven, Secure entrance building, Super short walking distance to UC Berkeley, Super short walkng distance to UC Berkeley, water/sewer & garbage
Details
- Additional structures: Garage(s)
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Apartment
Condition
- Year built: 1972
Building
Details
- Building name: 2540 College Ave
Management
- Pets allowed: Yes
Community & HOA
HOA
- Amenities included: Parking
Location
- Region: Berkeley
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: Contact For Details
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/19/2026 | Listed for rent | $2,695 |
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Neighborhood: Telegraph
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Emerson Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 10/10Willard Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 9/10Berkeley High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 mi
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