(Undisclosed Address), Berkeley, CA 94704

COTTAGE, Large ~800 ft , 1BR 1Bath, Downtown Berkeley, Natural Light, Unique, includes parking! This spacious, light filled cottage boasts a unique charm that's hard to find. From the inviting fireplace to the sweet succulent garden, every corner exudes warmth and character. It's prime downtown Berkeley location puts you just blocks away from the pulse of campus life, yet nestled in a residential community. With dedicated parking, it offers both convenience and comfort. Don't miss out on the opportunity to make this your new home. Unique extra large cottage apartment with lots of natural light in a stylish 1940's building located in downtown Berkeley, 6 blocks to CAL campus, close to shopping, restaurants, BART, buses nightlife, arts district. Freshly painted, updated lighting, gas heating and gas cooktop and oven, microwave. The neighborhood is called Downtown, yet this is a residential area, and a community property site of three individual cottages, with an additional two units in the back, each with dedicated parking. 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom with porcelain cast iron tub/shower combination Entry Foyer Dining room Large living room Solid Hardwood floors Large sunny windows throughout Fireplace Sweet succulent garden and patio at your entry. Gas stove and self-cleaning oven in the kitchen, original charming tile counters and lots of cabinets/ pantry space. New portable Black & Decker clothes washer coming (not shown in photos); drying rack. The bedroom has a large doublewide walk-in closet, with lots of space for storage, built-in shoe racks, hanging poles, overhead shelving. New overhead fan/light. The large hallway that connect the bed and bathrooms can accommodate a desk, dresser, armoire. It also contains the Linen/utility closet. Kitchen has many cabinets for storage. All windows will have mini blinds, kitchen has curtains. Parking on-site for one car included in rent; area parking permit also available from the City of Berkeley High-Speed Fiber Internet ready Utilities included: garbage, recycling Excellent walking and biking. Walk score: 93; Bike score 94 $2425/month, 1-year lease, + security deposit Tenant responsible for gas and electric, water, internet Lease Terms: 1 year minimum Available June 1, 2025 Showing by appointment only to qualified applicants with photo ID. *Screening Criteria for all applicants is listed below. Email for appointment and application to view in person. Please provide all *Screening Criteria information in your email. *Screening Criteria: Employment, Income/Liquidity, and Financial Requirements Current employment must be verified. Applicants are requested to provide a recent paycheck stub containing year-to-date totals and/or a phone number of an employment supervisor who will verify Applicant's income. Self-employed Applicants must provide their Schedule C or the top two pages of their filed Income Tax Return for the previous tax year. Applicants who have recently graduated from an undergraduate or graduate institution may provide an offer letter establishing future employment. The total gross income of all Applicants must equal at least three (3) times the monthly rent. An Applicant may provide liquidity information or a qualified cosigner as a substitute for proof of required employment and/or income. For Applicants with no monthly income derived from employment, Applicant must provide proof of recent liquidity (e.g., savings account, retirement or investment fund, securities, etc.) to qualify. Liquidity must equal at least three (3) times the annual rent. Foreign Applicants may provide a valid entry visa showing that they have proven to the U.S. Government that they have enough funds available overseas to satisfy liquidity requirements. A combination of monthly income and liquidity may be used at the Owner/Agent's discretion for Applicant qualification. Financial aid or student loans may be considered income. Qualification will be determined by total income divided by nine (9) months. Please note: a cosigner may be required if the Applicant does not satisfy tenancy history or other rental criteria requirements. Applicant must have a maximum rent and monthly debt ratio of 50% or less (rent plus monthly credit commitments divided by total verified monthly income or liquidity) Credit Requirements All Applicants will be required to consent to a credit report inquiry by at least one major credit bureau (Transunion, Equifax, or Experian). All collection accounts and public records must be paid off, or a written explanation satisfactory to Owner/Agent must be provided. A credit score of at least 700 will satisfy the credit requirements. Selection Process Applications are considered in the order in which a complete application is received. An application is presumed complete only after the submission of all required information and supporting documentation. An Application for a tenancy involving more than one resident is considered complete once all Applicants in the tenant group have submitted complete applications. Each Applicant must meet all rental criteria to qualify for a rental. Qualified tenants are those who: Submit complete applications and pay the application fee Satisfy rental criteria, including rental history and financial requirements Do not have a history of disputes with property owners and have positive references Agree to an owner's desired lease terms, including start date and monthly rental amount Equal Housing Opportunity Owner is committed to providing equal housing opportunities in compliance with local, state, and federal housing laws. Applications will not be approved or denied based on race, religion, national origin, color, nationality, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender), familial status (including the presence of children under the age of 18), disability, or source of income. Where applicable, Owner complies with the City of Berkeley's Fair Chance Ordinance and Berkeley's No Smoking Ordinance (Ord. No. 7230-N.S.). One year lease, security deposit, owner pays garbage and recycling.