1940 Hearst Ave #A, Berkeley, CA 94709
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OFF MARKET

1940 Hearst Ave #A
Berkeley, CA 94709

Downtown Berkeley
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 800 sqft
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 800 sqft

Home Highlights

Property Type
Apartment
Living Area
800 sqft

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 1940 Hearst Ave #A.
  • Schools6 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

About this House

Charming 2BD/1BA flat in Edwardian Arts & Crafts home built in 1901

Lovely 2bd/1ba top floor flat in a meticulously kept brown shingle triplex, filled with architectural details and built-ins, lovely natural light, redwood trim and beams, and original hardwood floors throughout. This gem is right across the street from Ohlone Park and just a short walk to central Berkeley/University Ave. Everything you need is right outside your door!

Below are the features of this cute apartment:
1 bedroom unit with a 2nd room perfect for office, guest room or den
Bathroom has vintage touches with a clawfoot tub
Hardwood floors throughout
Lots of natural light in living room, which overlooks the garden
Shared backyard and ability to garden if you please
Shared washer/dryer for 3 units

UNBEATABLE location. Great for commuters. Just blocks to BART, UC Berkeley & Trader Joe's, Gourmet Ghetto and the fun times waiting in the Arts & Theater District. Just across the street from half-mile-long Ohlone Park, which has been newly renovated. It has a walk score of 97 - pretty close to perfect!

Tenant pays for all utilities.
12 month lease.
Pet considered with additional deposit.

Email for a virtual tour and tell us a bit about yourself!

Caitlin Ball
DRE 01822241
AndreaRentals: The Rental Concierge for Bay Area Owners and Renters

Tenants responsible for all utilities via a monthly utility fee.
1940 Hearst Ave #A, Berkeley, CA 94709 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 800 sqft apartment in Downtown Berkeley. More recently, it was listed as a rental in October 2025 with an asking price of $2,675 per month. That rental listing was removed on October 24, 2025. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate rent is $3,208/month.

Home Details for 1940 Hearst Ave #A

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Apartment

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: 1 YearAvailable: now

Interior Features

Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Hardwood

Comparable Sales for 1940 Hearst Ave #A

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1801 Milvia St, Berkeley, CA
0.07
Apartment
$2,530,000
10/20/25
4
2
1,200 sqft
2160 Vine St, Berkeley, CA
0.52
Apartment
$1,675,000
09/08/25
1
1
700 sqft
1729 Milvia St, Berkeley, CA
0.14
Apartment
$1,800,000
01/23/26
5
2
2,033 sqft
1433 Dwight Way, Berkeley, CA
0.98
Apartment
$1,600,000
09/10/25
2
1
685 sqft
2741 Dwight Way, Berkeley, CA
1.16
Apartment
$4,650,000
12/10/25
2
1
700 sqft
1936 Haste St, Berkeley, CA
0.63
Apartment
$2,700,000
02/09/26
4
2
1,500 sqft
2632 Warring St, Berkeley, CA
1.34
Apartment
$667,500
11/12/25
2
1
845 sqft
1511 Russell St, Berkeley, CA
1.32
Apartment
$637,550
04/17/26
2
1
1,000 sqft
1265 Gilman St, Berkeley, CA
1.22
Apartment
$565,000
05/26/26
2
2
980 sqft
2015 Hearst Ave, Berkeley, CA
0.07
Apartment
$3,280,000
06/26/26
14
7
5,760 sqft
Home facts updated by county records

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Neighborhood Overview

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What Locals Say about Downtown Berkeley

At least 30 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 89 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 87 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 87 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 85 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 61 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 55 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 52 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 47 % Say it's quiet

  • 47 % Say parking is easy

  • 45 % Say there's wildlife

  • 42 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 42 % Say kids play outside

  • 39 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 34 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 33 % Say there are community events

  • 33 % Say car is needed

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Trulia User
    "Dog owners and dogs will appreciate the Pet friendly neighbors. The plentiful Parks, well maintained sidewalks, plenty of furry mates to play with. Easily accessible water supplies. "
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  • Karmasmart
    "There are many parks to walk to within the downtown area, but it is very busy and might not be a place where little dogs feel comfortable."
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  • Jazmyn B.
    "It’s pretty easy. There’s the bus app that helps you know the bus times , and once you have that it’s pretty easy to get around "
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  • Jazmyn B.
    "We have Halloween parties which are really fun. In these parties we invite the whole complex and neighborhood. People bring food and candy for adults and kids"
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  • Matthew S.
    "Awfully expensive, human feces everywhere, and low quality of living for what you pay. But it’s near San Francisco so it must be great!"
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  • Karmasmart
    "I have lived in downtown Berkeley for 9 years. It is unique because of all of the different kinds of restaurants, cafes, the library, three theaters in a 3 block radius of one another, places to see live music, free classes at the library and other places, the jazz school, Berkeley Rep, Freight and Salvage, two institutions of higher education, and more! 😊"
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Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Oct 24, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$2,675
Oct 6, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$2,675
Oct 25, 2023
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
Oct 16, 2023
Source: Zillow Rentals
PriceChange
$2,675
Price decreased by 4%
Oct 10, 2023
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$2,800

Frequently asked questions about 1940 Hearst Ave #A

  • Is Berkeley a buyer's or seller's market?
    Berkeley is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Berkeley?
    The median sale price in Berkeley is $1.52M. That is down $28.33K from the prior month.
  • What do residents say about the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood?
    Residents describe the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood in Berkeley, CA as pedestrian-friendly, walkable to grocery stores, and walkable to restaurants. See recently sold homes in Downtown Berkeley, Berkeley.
  • What are the closest schools to 1940 Hearst Ave #A?
    The closest schools to 1940 Hearst Ave #A in Berkeley, CA are Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School (Elementary, rated 10/10), Berkeley High School (rated 9/10), Cragmont Elementary School (rated 9/10).

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