244 Colgate Ave #B, Berkeley, CA 94708
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  • 1 Bed
  • 1 Bath
  • 688 sqft

244 Colgate Ave #B, Berkeley, CA 94708

Home Highlights

Apartment
688 sqft

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 244 Colgate Ave #B.
  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

About this House

What's unique:Shared backyardStreet parking
AVAILABLE NOW! Spacious 1 Bed 1 Bath multi-family unit in Kensington

Showing by appointment only. Due to the volume of inquiries, no phone calls please. Please send us message by clicking on "Request a tour" or "Check Availability" or "Email" with your credit score and email address, we will contact you to schedule an appointment.

Unit features:
- Spacious 1 bed 1 bath basement unit
- Spacious bathroom with walk in shower and separate tub combination
- Spacious and functional floor plan
- Kitchen appliances : Refrigerator and Stove
- In unit washer/dryer
- Shared backyard
- Street parking

Location:
- Located in the coveted city of Kensington near the Berkeley Hills
- 3 mins from Arlington Ave with a grocery store, bank, cafes, ACE hardware, gas station, and more
- Easy access to Grizzly Peak Park
- Great School District Kensington Hilltop Elementary School
- 10 Mins drive to El Cerrito Plaza or North Berkeley Bart

Lease Terms:
- $2,050 monthly rent
- $2,050 security deposit
- Verified monthly gross household income 3X rent
- Proof of funds equivalent to 2.5X the monthly rent
- Credit score 680 or above
- Tenant pays internet
- Owner pays PG&E, water, trash and landscaping
- No smoking
- No Eviction record
- No Pets
- Deposit and First month rent due at lease signing
- Minimum 12-month lease
- Deposit and First month rent due at lease signing
- Tenant is required to carry an approved renter liability insurance or pay for renter liability waiver at $18/mo.
- Preference will be given to early move-in qualified tenants

Offered and managed by The Cal Agents Realty, DRE# 02020017
244 Colgate Ave #B, Berkeley, CA 94708 is a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 688 sqft apartment. More recently, it was listed as a rental in April 2026 with an asking price of $2,150 per month. That rental listing was removed on May 5, 2026. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate rent is $2,928/month.

Home Details for 244 Colgate Ave #B

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: Central AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Appliances & Utilities
DryerRefrigeratorWasher
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Tile

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Apartment

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: 1 YearAvailable: now

Comparable Sales for 244 Colgate Ave #B

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1300 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Berkeley, CA
1.73
Apartment
$2,302,000
12/23/25
1
3
3,038 sqft
1265 Gilman St, Berkeley, CA
2.05
Apartment
$565,000
05/26/26
2
2
980 sqft
535 Pierce St #3303, Albany, CA
2.03
Apartment
$580,000
06/12/26
2
2
1,170 sqft
535 Pierce St #2211, Albany, CA
2.03
Apartment
$549,000
02/06/26
2
2
1,170 sqft
1729 Milvia St, Berkeley, CA
2.27
Apartment
$1,800,000
01/23/26
5
2
2,033 sqft
1430 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Berkeley, CA
1.92
Apartment
$1,030,000
12/11/25
12
5
4,352 sqft
2741 Dwight Way, Berkeley, CA
3.13
Apartment
$4,650,000
12/10/25
2
1
700 sqft
1801 Milvia St, Berkeley, CA
2.34
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-
-
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174 Bayside Ct, Richmond, CA
3.55
Apartment
$287,000
02/26/26
1
1
533 sqft
2632 Warring St, Berkeley, CA
3.37
Apartment
$667,500
11/12/25
2
1
845 sqft
Home facts updated by county records

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Rental Market Trends in Berkeley

Last updated Sep 2026
Trulia Rent Estimate$2,928/mo
Average rent
$2.4K
$55MoM
Available listings
3
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What Locals Say about Kensington

At least 30 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 97 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 94 % Say there's wildlife

  • 87 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 85 % Say parking is easy

  • 84 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 83 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 81 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 81 % Say it's quiet

  • 81 % Say car is needed

  • 74 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 69 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 56 % Say there are community events

  • 56 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 56 % Say kids play outside

  • 50 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 45 % Say streets are well-lit

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Jade T.
    "I drive to work in Berkeley. About an 18 minutes car ride. Traffic is medium in the mornings and afternoons. There are multiple ways to get to Berkeley front he neighborhood, so you can take a new route each morning. "
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  • Joe M.
    "Its as close to living in the country while being moments from the city as one can get in the East Bay "
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  • Andy P.
    "Kid friendly town but the clock stopped in 1962. Great schools, cute town center. Close to Tilden and Wildcat"
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  • Brandez
    "There's a bus stop not a block away from my house that takes me directly to Downtown Berkeley (Shattuck/Allston)"
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  • Adam C.
    "Many options from driving to cross bay express bus, bart, local buses. Only difficulty is the elevation in the hills. But makes a good jog after work. "
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  • Mubeen M. A. J. C.
    "nerve racking, yet do-able need more street lights for after dark. there are hardly any sidewalks and the streets are too narrow, preventing 2 cars to pass one another as driving down the streets. "
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  • Andy P.
    "1962 just called and it wants Kensington back. In many great ways, but also some sleepy ways. Super cute. Super convenient little hamlet. Brutal commute to San Francisco"
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  • Mahshifamily
    "We lived in there area for four years and loved it. Our neighbors are very friendly to each other. We have community gatherings often. We watch out for one another and people are very happy to help when needed. "
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  • Pardis_pz
    "Clean friendly and lovely. Love our neighborhood. Lots of green. Great schools. Close to Tilden park"
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  • Gickers4
    "Wonderful area. Wildlife next to Wildcat Cayon Park. Very Private Drive with few house. Own little piece of solitude in an Urban setting."
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Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
May 5, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$2,050
Apr 20, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
PriceChange
$2,050
Price decreased by 5%
Apr 7, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$2,150
Mar 17, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$2,000
Feb 18, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$2,000

Frequently asked questions about 244 Colgate Ave #B

  • Is Berkeley a buyer's or seller's market?
    Berkeley is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What do residents say about Berkeley?
    Residents describe Berkeley, CA as dog-friendly, well-kept, and easy to park in. Most residents say you need a car. See recently sold homes in Berkeley, CA.
  • What are the closest schools to 244 Colgate Ave #B?
    The closest schools to 244 Colgate Ave #B in Berkeley, CA are El Cerrito Senior High School (rated 7/10), Fred T. Korematsu Middle School (rated 5/10), Kensington Elementary School (rated 10/10).
  • Does 244 Colgate Ave #B have air conditioning?
    Yes, 244 Colgate Ave #B in Berkeley, CA has air conditioning.
  • Does 244 Colgate Ave #B have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 244 Colgate Ave #B in Berkeley, CA has in-unit laundry.

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