2038 Hearst Ave #5, Berkeley, CA 94709
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  • 1 Bed
  • 1 Bath
  • 485 sqft

2038 Hearst Ave #5, Berkeley, CA 94709

Downtown Berkeley

Home Highlights

Apartment
485 sqft
Parking Lot

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 2038 Hearst Ave #5.
  • Schools6 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Commute Destination

About this House

What's unique:Small eat-in areaMiddle floor unitIncluded appliancesOriginal hardwood floorsSpacious corner unit
OPEN HOUSE Saturday April 4th @ 1:00-1:30pm! LAST UNIT LEFT at Location!

2038 Hearst Avenue #5
1-Bedroom / 1-Bath, 488 sq feet
Available June 1st for Move-In
1-Year Lease Option
Utilities Included: Water & Garbage
Residents Pay: Elec, Gas, Internet
Cat OK / No Dogs / No Smoking

Charming, middle floor unit located on Hearst Ave right off bustling Shattuck Avenue. This is our last known vacancy left in the building for Summer 2026!

This spacious corner unit features a large living room area with a row of wall to wall windows and original hardwood floors. Kitchen area is separated and features a small eat-in area plus included appliances. All new kitchen countertops are being added during this year's renovation work!

Lots of restaurants, stores, and cafes are just around the corner on Shattuck Avenue. 2038 Hearst Ave is just a half block away from the new UC Berkeley Berkeley Way West building and just a few blocks away from the main campus.

Building / Community Features:
 On-site laundry (credit / debit card operated!)
 Locked USPS mailboxes
 Bike parking / bike racks
 Parking lot with assigned parking (separate rental if available)
 Gated common entry door with intercom access
 Recycling / compost service

This property is professionally managed by NORTH BERKELEY PROPERTIES. All day-to-day services (billing, maintenance, leasing, etc.) is handled by the main office.
2038 Hearst Ave #5, Berkeley, CA 94709 is a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 485 sqft apartment in Downtown Berkeley. More recently, it was listed as a rental in April 2026 with an asking price of $2,400 per month. That rental listing was removed on April 7, 2026. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate rent is $2,452/month.

Home Details for 2038 Hearst Ave #5

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Apartment

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: Contact For DetailsAvailable: now

Interior Features

Appliances & Utilities
Refrigerator
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Hardwood

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
Parking: Parking Lot, On Site

Comparable Sales for 2038 Hearst Ave #5

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1411 Hearst Ave #2, Berkeley, CA
0.81
Apartment
$433,000
08/06/26
1
1
450 sqft
1729 Milvia St, Berkeley, CA
0.15
Apartment
$1,800,000
01/23/26
5
2
2,033 sqft
1801 Milvia St, Berkeley, CA
0.10
-
-
-
-
2741 Dwight Way, Berkeley, CA
1.07
Apartment
$4,650,000
12/10/25
2
1
700 sqft
2323 Grant St, Berkeley, CA
0.60
Apartment
$1,300,000
07/10/26
3
1.5
1,400 sqft
1300 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Berkeley, CA
0.71
Apartment
$2,302,000
12/23/25
1
3
3,038 sqft
1936 Haste St, Berkeley, CA
0.65
Apartment
$2,700,000
02/09/26
4
2
1,500 sqft
2015 Hearst Ave, Berkeley, CA
0.06
Apartment
$3,280,000
06/26/26
14
7
5,760 sqft
2632 Warring St, Berkeley, CA
1.26
Apartment
$667,500
11/12/25
2
1
845 sqft
1511 Russell St, Berkeley, CA
1.37
Apartment
$637,550
04/17/26
2
1
1,000 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

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  • Karma Smart
    "What makes my neighborhood unique, being that Iā€™m in Downtown Berkeley, is that I can walk to the post office, the library, many restaurants and other places like Ace Hardware and places I need to get errands done. So it is an all around is special neighborhood because I can literally walk to everything I need."
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    "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.
    "Itā€™s pretty easy. Thereā€™s the bus app that helps you know the bus times , and once you have that itā€™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 itā€™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! šŸ˜Š"
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Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Apr 7, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$2,400
Apr 2, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$2,400
May 29, 2020
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$1,950
May 23, 2020
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Rent
$1,950

Frequently asked questions about 2038 Hearst Ave #5

  • 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 $1.49M. That is down $4.17K 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 2038 Hearst Ave #5?
    The closest schools to 2038 Hearst Ave #5 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).
  • Does 2038 Hearst Ave #5 have parking?
    Yes, 2038 Hearst Ave #5 in Berkeley, CA has on-site parking.

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