Does Central Berkeley, Berkeley, CA have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 98% of users say there are sidewalks

Is Central Berkeley, Berkeley, CA walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 97% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Is Central Berkeley, Berkeley, CA dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 92% of users say it's dog friendly

Is parking easy in Central Berkeley, Berkeley, CA?

As of early 2026, 79% of users say parking is easy

Is Central Berkeley, Berkeley, CA walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 76% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Would people walk alone at night in Central Berkeley, Berkeley, CA?

As of early 2026, 71% of users say people would walk alone at night

Are neighbors friendly in Central Berkeley, Berkeley, CA?

As of early 2026, 64% of users say neighbors are friendly

Is there wildlife in Central Berkeley, Berkeley, CA?

As of early 2026, 62% of users say there's wildlife

Do kids play outside in Central Berkeley, Berkeley, CA?

As of early 2026, 62% of users say kids play outside

Are yards well-kept in Central Berkeley, Berkeley, CA?

As of early 2026, 61% of users say yards are well-kept

Are the streets well-lit in Central Berkeley, Berkeley, CA?

As of early 2026, 53% of users say streets are well-lit

Is a car needed in Central Berkeley, Berkeley, CA?

As of early 2026, 50% of users say car is needed

Do residents of Central Berkeley, Berkeley, CA plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 45% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Does Central Berkeley, Berkeley, CA show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 44% of users say there's holiday spirit

Are there community events in Central Berkeley, Berkeley, CA?

As of early 2026, 38% of users say there are community events

Is Central Berkeley, Berkeley, CA quiet?

As of early 2026, 34% of users say it's quiet

OFF MARKET

1698 University Ave #201
Berkeley, CA 94703

Central Berkeley

Studio
1 Bath
435 sqft

Studio

1 Bath

435 sqft

Local Information

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Schools6 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
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Description

Welcome to Helios Berkeley's newest mixed-use community at the corner of University Avenue and McGee Avenue. This five-story, newly constructed property offers a curated mix of furnished and unfurnished studio, one-, and two-bedroom residences with private or semi-private layouts to suit students, professionals, and long-term residents alike.

Each suite includes a bathroom, living area, and kitchenette, with flexible leasing options ranging from premium finishes to more budget-conscious models. Residents can also opt into an all-inclusive utilities package covering water and sewer, gas and electricity, trash collection, and high-speed internet for added convenience and predictable monthly costs.

With ground-floor commercial space ideal for retail or dining, a rooftop garden with sweeping city views, and a future fitness center in the basement, Helios blends residential comfort with urban energy in one vibrant address.

12 month lease preferred
10 months / short term accepted

1698 University Ave #201, Berkeley, CA 94703 is a studio, 1 bathroom, 435 sqft apartment in Central Berkeley. More recently, it was listed as a rental in June 2025 with an asking price of $2,500 per month. That rental listing was removed on October 15, 2025. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate rent is $2,232/month.

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Parking

No Info

Outdoor

Patio

A/C

Heating & Cooling

HOA

None

Price/Sqft

No Info

Listed

180+ days ago

Home Details for 1698 University Ave #201

Interior Features
Heating & Cooling Heating: Natural GasAir ConditioningCooling System: Window UnitHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
Appliances & Utilities DishwasherDisposalDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility ElevatorFloors: Laminate
Room & Shared Space Shared space is furnished

Property Information
Property Type / Style Property Type: Apartment

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees
Lease Term: Flexible Lease

Additional Information
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Price History for 1698 University Ave #201

Date	Price	Event	Source
10/15/2025	$2,500	ListingRemoved	Zillow Rentals

06/08/2025	$2,500	Listed For Rent	Zillow Rentals

Market trends in Berkeley

Last updated May 2026

Avg. sale price

$1.43M

$68.33KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

127.9%

5.8%MoM

Price per sq ft

$916

$20MoM

Available listings

154

16MoM

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Comparable Sales for 1698 University Ave #201

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
1433 Dwight Way, Berkeley, CA	0.63	Apartment	$1,600,000	09/10/25	2	1	685
1801 Milvia St, Berkeley, CA	0.45	-	-	-	4	2	1,200
2160 Vine St, Berkeley, CA	0.87	Apartment	$1,675,000	09/08/25	1	1	700
1729 Milvia St, Berkeley, CA	0.49	Apartment	$1,800,000	01/23/26	5	2	2,033
1936 Haste St, Berkeley, CA	0.60	Apartment	$2,700,000	02/09/26	4	2	1,500
2747 San Pablo Ave #209, Berkeley, CA	1.14	Apartment	$350,000	01/20/26	1	1	724
1511 Russell St, Berkeley, CA	1.06	Apartment	$637,550	04/17/26	2	1	1,000
1626 Francisco St, Berkeley, CA	0.25	Apartment	$2,525,000	04/17/26	22	12	10,330
1201 Dwight Way, Berkeley, CA	0.83	Apartment	$1,305,000	10/08/25	2	2	2,629
2747 San Pablo Ave #405, Berkeley, CA	1.14	Apartment	$380,000	01/20/26	2	2	890

Home facts updated by county records

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OFF MARKET
Est. $885,700
3 bd
2 ba
990 sqft
1933 McGee Ave,
Berkeley, CA 94703
OFF MARKET
17,610 sqft
1732 University Ave,
Berkeley, CA 94703
OFF MARKET
Est. $1,032,400
2 bd
1 ba
1,110 sqft
1710 Berkeley Way,
Berkeley, CA 94703
SOLD
JUN 23, 2026
$1,230,000
4 bd
2 ba
2,948 sqft
2105 McGee Ave,
Berkeley, CA 94703
SOLD
DEC 24, 2025
$1,139,000
3 bd
1.5 ba
1,385 sqft
1907 McGee Ave,
Berkeley, CA 94703
OFF MARKET
Est. $1,679,900
3 bd
2 ba
1,669 sqft
1717 Berkeley Way,
Berkeley, CA 94703
OFF MARKET
Est. $623,300
2 bd
1 ba
825 sqft
1721 Berkeley Way #8,
Berkeley, CA 94703
OFF MARKET
Est. $1,256,600
2 bd
1.5 ba
1,030 sqft
1903 McGee Ave,
Berkeley, CA 94703
OFF MARKET
Est. $1,400,400
2 bd
2.5 ba
1,426 sqft
1636 Hearst Ave,
Berkeley, CA 94703
OFF MARKET
Est. $1,068,700
2 bd
1 ba
1,049 sqft
1901 McGee Ave,
Berkeley, CA 94703
SOLD
APR 21, 2026
$901,000
3 bd
2 ba
1,411 sqft
1716 Hearst Ave,
Berkeley, CA 94703
OFF MARKET
Est. $491,200
1 bd
1 ba
658 sqft
1730 Hearst Ave #2,
Berkeley, CA 94703

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What Locals Say about Central Berkeley

At least 29 Trulia users voted on each feature.

98 % Say there are sidewalks
97 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
92 % Say it's dog friendly
79 % Say parking is easy
76 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
71 % Say people would walk alone at night
64 % Say neighbors are friendly
62 % Say there's wildlife
62 % Say kids play outside
61 % Say yards are well-kept
53 % Say streets are well-lit
50 % Say car is needed
45 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
44 % Say there's holiday spirit
38 % Say there are community events
34 % Say it's quiet

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Joiyao
Resident
8y ago
"Nice people, trees, active police and good food make this a good place to live. Look at the sidewalks and streets in the area stick to well paved areas."
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Shamar a. J. M.
Resident
8y ago
"South Berkeley is a transitioning neighborhood as most places around America there is gentrification going on. Berkeley overall is a good place to live with good schools"
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Joiyao
Prev. Resident
8y ago
"I used to live here and the neighborhood is nice to live and work in. They are really cleaning things up "
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walzer
11y ago
"Walk to entertainment, supermarket and transportation. Includes detached 500 sq ft. art studio"
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Rie Y.
13y ago
"This is a fairly quiet street, with some foot and car traffic since it connects to Sacramento Street and University Ave. But it's much more neighborhood-oriented than it seems, and close to daycare/dog park/cafe/bakery."
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mysolosusan
14y ago
"I live almost on the corner of Bancroft and Roosevelt, and have lived in central Berkeley for two straight decades now. It's a great neighborhood - I see there's supposed to be a bit higher crime not far from here, but in all these years I've seen only one crime - a mugging wherein a Berkeley high graduate about 19 years old, tried to steal an earbud for a cell phone from a high school girl. He didn't get the earbud and the police caught him and a couple others with the minimum of fuss. That's it, although I've heard of a couple other small crimes more toward university. To live here is to feel very safe, and really be in walking distance to UC, and all kinds of shops, restaurants and so on. The little tot parks are real nice, especially the one on Roosevelt, and walking is very enjoyable due to all the lovely landscaping done in this area around private homes. Neighbors are great. I love living here except for having to get a parking permit - which is cheap and easy to do really."
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