The Vanguard building is located on a quaint tree-line street in Berkeley's Southside neighborhood. UC Berkeley and Telegraph Ave are within easy walking / commuting distance from the property.
Most floorplans offer a large open living room space with patio doors that open out to a private balcony area. On-site amenities include bike racks, package locker, vending machines, and Amazon Hub package locker.
Water + Trash included with base rent
Residents pay Electric (separate utility meter)
Apartment for rent
$3,950/mo
2609 Ellsworth St, APT 205, Berkeley, CA 94704
3beds
760sqft
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Apartment
Available now
Cats OK
Gated parking
Fireplace, natural gas
What's special
Private balcony areaQuaint tree-line street
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Fireplace, Natural Gas
Appliances
- Included: Garbage Disposal, Oven, Range, Refrigerator
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Double Pane Windows
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 760 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Gated, Parking Lot, Private
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Balcony, Garden
Lot
- Features: Garden, Private
Details
- Other equipment: Intercom
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Apartment
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Garbage, Gas, Internet
Building
Details
- Building name: Vanguard Apartments
Management
- Pets allowed: Yes
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Gated
- Security: Gated Community
HOA
- Amenities included: Gas, Gated, Parking
Location
- Region: Berkeley
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: One Year Lease
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/8/2026 | Listed for rent | $3,950-6%$5/sqft |
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| 2/25/2020 | Listing removed | $4,200$6/sqft |
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| 2/19/2020 | Listed for rent | $4,200$6/sqft |
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Neighborhood: Telegraph
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Sylvia Mendez ElementaryGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 10/10Willard Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 9/10Berkeley High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 mi







