325 Berkeley Park Blvd, Kensington, CA 94707

The private studio garden apartment is set up to accommodate ONE (1) person . . . and NO more. Available May 5, 2025. Next showings scheduled for Saturday March 29th & Sunday March 30th. Ideal for a student or someone with part-time employment to supplement the rent by helping with family's needs. Not suitable for those with a full-time job. THE APARTMENT: Furnished with patio + private entrance. Kensington (North Berkeley Hills). 15 minutes to Cal by bike, one-block to bus, 5blks to BART. Full bed w/storage, table/desk, walk-in closet w/dresser, full bathroom w/shower + bathtub, kitchen w/ fridge, sink, microwave, stove, big windows, cable T.V. + bamboo floor! WORK TRADE EXCHANGE: Rent for this private studio apartment is discounted in exchange for part-time landscaping assistance. Approximately 10 hours per week to help family with gardening (weeding + trimming) and light chores (tidy kitchen). Dog care (when family occasionally travels) and additional paid work available. A proven great living situation for a LOCAL STUDENT, or RECENT GRAD. Utilities (gas/electricity/water/cable/internet) and laundry included. Market Rent: $1,800/month including utilities. Minus . . . $220/week ($920/month) rent credit through 10 hrs/week gardening, kitchen tidying, and misc. chores. Equals . . . Discounted Rent: to average about $920.00/month. Security deposit of one month's rent ($1,800) due upon move-in. Plenty of time available for school, another job, life, etc... Pay Rate: $20/hour for gardening and dish-washing (about 10 hrs/week). Independent contractor 1099 arrangement. The apartment and job are NOT available separately due to logistic and environmental concerns. This arrangement has been a proven mutually beneficial situation for over 22 years. Contact of prior tenant/assistants available upon request. Qualifications: Flexible part-time Schedule, Enthusiastic, Organized, English proficiency, Kitchen + Gardening experience preferred. Perfume discretion mandatory. Driver's license + Car required (For occasional errands). For further interest please provide . . . 1) Brief cover letter + resume; 2) Confirmation of a reliable car + valid license; 3) Include your PHONE NUMBER, and be prepared to take a call from number ending -6007; 4) Your Availability. Incomplete inquiries or those that don't qualify will likely not be answered. Interviews scheduling now for Saturday July 29th, and until selection.