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    • 2428 Bancroft Way

    Berkeley, CA 94704

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    Studio

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    Shower over tubLight filled unitRefinished hardwood floorsTop floorExtra shelvingBig windowsWalk-in closet
    Charming and sunny top floor studio apartment located in the Telegraph neighborhood across from UC Berkeley and very close to Bart. Enter into this light filled unit by way of the main living space, with its beautifully refinished hardwood floors and big windows. This unit is located back from the street on the side of the building so it's also very quiet. Feels much more like a junior 1-bedroom than an actual studio unit. The hallway has a large walk-in closet across from the full bathroom with extra shelving and shower over tub. The kitchen has lots of extra shelving and storage and plenty of space for a table and chairs. Bonus shared back deck for lounging which is easily accessible to this unit! Building is located a short walk to both Telegraph and Rockridge shopping districts. Numerous shops and restaurants are just a short walk away. Downtown Berkeley and UC Berkeley are next door! Please note there is no laundry on site. RENT: Base rent is $1850/month for a 12 month lease or $1750/month with a 2 year lease. One month free rent with a lease start date 2 weeks from date of approval, with net effective rent of $1695 for a 12 month lease. Owner covers all utilities: Water, Garbage, Gas and Electricity. Tenant responsible for the Internet. 12 month lease. Available now. Caitlin Ball DRE #01822241 AndreaRentals: A Rental Concierge for Bay Area Owners and Renters No laundry on site. Owner covers all utilities: Water, Garbage, Gas and Electricity. Tenant responsible for the Internet. Monthly rent reduced to $1750 with a 2 year lease.

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    • Hardwood

    Neighborhood: Telegraph

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    Anchored by UC Berkeley, 94704 blends campus energy with downtown convenience, offering mild, bay-breezy days and walkable streets lined with bookstores, study-friendly coffee houses, and global eats along Telegraph Avenue and Shattuck. You’ll find BAMPFA, Berkeley Rep, the UC Theatre, and Freight & Salvage fueling a lively arts and live-music scene, plus the Saturday farmers’ market at Civic Center Park, a small-format Target, Trader Joe’s, neighborhood markets, and the Downtown Berkeley YMCA and campus RSF for fitness. Transit is effortless with BART and frequent AC Transit lines, and biking is popular on well-marked lanes. The vibe skews student and international, with young professionals and long-time locals in the mix; pets are common and green spaces and campus lawns offer easy hangouts. According to Zillow’s Rental Manager market trends, recent median asking rent in 94704 is in the low $3,000s, with most apartments ranging from the upper $2,000s to the mid-$4,000s depending on size and proximity to campus.

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    Frequently asked questions

    What is the walk score of 2428 Bancroft Way?

    2428 Bancroft Way has a walk score of 99, it's a walker's paradise.

    What is the transit score of 2428 Bancroft Way?

    2428 Bancroft Way has a transit score of 69, it has good transit.

    What schools are assigned to 2428 Bancroft Way?

    The schools assigned to 2428 Bancroft Way include Sylvia Mendez Elementary, Willard Middle School, and Berkeley High School.

    What neighborhood is 2428 Bancroft Way in?

    2428 Bancroft Way is in the Telegraph neighborhood in Berkeley, CA.