2730 Forest Ave #Y, Berkeley, CA 94705
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  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 840 sqft

2730 Forest Ave #Y, Berkeley, CA 94705

Elmwood

Home Highlights

Apartment
840 sqft

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 2730 Forest Ave #Y.
  • Schools4 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

About this House

What's unique:Spacious windowsAmple natural lightHigh ceilingsDining areaAmple cabinet spaceLarge kitchen
Huge Northside of Campus on Tree-Lined Street Stunning 2-Bedroom Apartment for Rent! Won't last long!

Key Features:
Hardwood Floors Throughout
Spacious Living and Dining Areas
Washer & Dryer In Unit
Water and Garbage Included
Located on a Beautiful Tree-Lined Street
On-site Laundry Available
Off-Street Parking Available
Quiet Neighborhood
Close to UC Berkeley, BART, Shops, and Freeways

Forest Street Walk Apartments
2730 Forest Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94705

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION

This 4-Plex is located on a beautiful tree-lined street in a quiet and cozy neighborhood at the foot of the beautiful Berkeley Hills. This building has four apartments all with classic details such as high ceilings and stunning hardwood floors. These apartments all have spacious windows that bring in ample natural light throughout the year. Elegant hardwood floors and wood paneling give the units a classic modern feel. The apartments have a very spacious floor plan with a large kitchen, ample cabinet space, a large living room area, as well as a dining area. There is also off-street parking offered in the back of the building with a shared washer and dryer in the basement.

THE PREMIUM DIFFERENCE

This property is professionally managed for Premium Service! We treat you like a customer and you can expect a high level of service from a friendly staff who's primary goal is to make you happy. We resolve any maintenance issues quickly and efficiently. Our properties are well maintained inside and out. Why rent an ordinary property when you can live in a Premium Property?

NEIGHBORHOOD INFORMATION

Fall in love with the neighborhood right on the border of Berkeley and Oakland. Two blocks in one direction is a Whole Foods and two blocks in the other direction is the amazing White Horse Inn bar. The 50-year-old Smokehouse burger joint is half a block away and you can find spectacular Ethiopian, Burmese, Thai, and Vietnamese restaurants just further down. For all that is close by, it's also a quiet, safe and residential block - best of all worlds! Plus, with no traffic, the drive to SF is only 15 minutes and it's a very pretty 10 minute walk to the ASHBY BART.
2730 Forest Ave #Y, Berkeley, CA 94705 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 840 sqft apartment in Elmwood. More recently, it was listed as a rental in March 2025 with an asking price of $3,595 per month. That rental listing was removed on March 28, 2025. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate rent is $2,809/month.

Home Details for 2730 Forest Ave #Y

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

Exterior Home Features
Lawn

Comparable Sales for 2730 Forest Ave #Y

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
2632 Warring St, Berkeley, CA
0.14
Apartment
$667,500
11/12/25
2
1
845 sqft
2741 Dwight Way, Berkeley, CA
0.33
Apartment
$4,650,000
12/10/25
2
1
700 sqft
2745 Stuart St, Berkeley, CA
0.08
Apartment
$982,000
03/26/26
11
11
6,127 sqft
5627 Miles Ave, Oakland, CA
1.18
Apartment
$250,000
01/29/26
2
1
3,798 sqft
1511 Russell St, Berkeley, CA
1.53
Apartment
$637,550
04/17/26
2
1
1,000 sqft
1936 Haste St, Berkeley, CA
1.03
Apartment
$2,700,000
02/09/26
4
2
1,500 sqft
2323 Grant St, Berkeley, CA
1.26
Apartment
$1,300,000
07/10/26
3
1.5
1,400 sqft
700 58th St, Oakland, CA
1.49
Apartment
$327,500
06/12/26
1
1
725 sqft
2410 Dana St, Berkeley, CA
0.60
Apartment
$2,250,000
12/12/25
6
7
5,846 sqft
574 66th St, Oakland, CA
0.86
Apartment
$1,300,000
12/04/25
5
5
3,692 sqft
Home facts updated by county records

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Neighborhood Overview

Elmwood
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What Locals Say about Elmwood

At least 21 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 100 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 96 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 91 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 90 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 83 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 75 % Say kids play outside

  • 72 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 68 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 61 % Say parking is easy

  • 57 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 54 % Say it's quiet

  • 53 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 45 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 42 % Say there's wildlife

  • 38 % Say there are community events

  • 22 % Say car is needed

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Tiger S.
    "Lived here for 10 years, I have lovely neighbors and we have everything right around the corner in a short walking distance from grocery stores to cafes, restaurants and boutiques. Very beautiful and convenient neighborhood "
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  • Planey221
    "I love the walkability of the neighborhood. It’s clean and quiet with a neighborly feel. I wouldn’t want to live anywhere else."
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  • Charles C
    "They are block Parkes every so often. The school is a community magnet. And most of my local neighbors talk about community life."
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  • Richard
    "Terrible I have to drive the bay bridge mon-fri. On a good day my 10 mile drive is about 45-60 minutes. A lot of times it can be 1 hr to 1 1/2 hours to go 10 miles"
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  • Geofrost
    "Best place for families in Berkeley"
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Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Mar 28, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$3,595
Mar 14, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$3,595
Oct 1, 2024
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$3,193
Sep 13, 2024
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$3,193

Frequently asked questions about 2730 Forest Ave #Y

  • 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 Elmwood neighborhood?
    Residents describe the Elmwood neighborhood in Berkeley, CA as dog-friendly, walkable to grocery stores, and walkable to restaurants. See recently sold homes in Elmwood, Berkeley.
  • What are the closest schools to 2730 Forest Ave #Y?
    The closest schools to 2730 Forest Ave #Y in Berkeley, CA are Berkeley High School (rated 9/10), Emerson Elementary School (rated 7/10), John Muir Elementary School (rated 9/10).

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