2738 Garber St, Berkeley, CA 94705
Living room with view of front door on left and small hall to bedroom and bathroom on right.
The bedroom has two wide windows.
OFF MARKET

2738 Garber St
Berkeley, CA 94705

Elmwood
  • 1 Bed
  • 1 Bath
  • 700 sqft
1 Bed
1 Bath
700 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools4 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Home Highlights

Property Type
Apartment
Living Area
700 sqft

About this House

Rent $2495. Deposit $2495. 1-bdr. upstairs apt. in pet-negotiable charming brown shingle, above College Ave., in desirable Elmwood area of Berkeley. Full LR, full DR, small BDR, 1-Bathroom (access through bedroom), walk-in closet, kitchen. Freshly painted. Additional storage in garage. Lots of light. Gas stove. Walk to campus and Elmwood shops. Great neighborhood. On site laundry. Rented unfurnished. Pets negotiable. Year to year lease, can renew on June 1. Quiet. Beautiful garden. Trees, flowers, fountain. Two comfortable eating areas outside, one with a fire pit. Cafe lights in garden. Easy street parking. Residential area. Showing by appointment. Available now. Owner pays water and garbage. Tenant pays PGE. Applicant must have gross income three times the monthly rent, a credit score of 700 or better, and no past evictions, unlawful detainers or civil lawsuits with previous landlords.

Tenant pays for PG&E. Owner pays water & trash.
2738 Garber St, Berkeley, CA 94705 is a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 700 sqft apartment in Elmwood. It last sold for $260,000 on Nov 26, 1997. More recently, it was listed as a rental in June 2019 with an asking price of $2,850 per month. That rental listing was removed on March 24, 2021. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate rent is $1,959/month.

Home Details for 2738 Garber St

Interior Features

Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Floors: Hardwood

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Apartment

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Garden
Parking & Garage
Parking: Off Street

Community

Units in Building: 5

Lot Information

Lot Area: 6185 sqft

Additional Information

On Site Laundry Available

Price History for 2738 Garber St

DatePriceEventSource
03/24/2021ListingRemovedN/A
08/27/2019$2,495ListingRemovedN/A
08/21/2019$2,495PriceChange
N/A
08/06/2019$2,650PriceChange
N/A
07/28/2019$2,750PriceChange
N/A
06/29/2019$2,850Listed For RentN/A
11/26/1997$260,000Sold
N/A

Market trends in Berkeley

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$1.54M
$117KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
127.9%
0.1%MoM
Price per sq ft
$979
$63MoM
Available listings
138
16MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax
Assessment$758,417
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 2738 Garber St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
2632 Warring St, Berkeley, CA
0.18
Apartment
$667,500
11/12/25
2
1
845
2741 Dwight Way, Berkeley, CA
0.39
Apartment
$4,650,000
12/10/25
2
1
700
5627 Miles Ave, Oakland, CA
1.13
Apartment
$250,000
01/29/26
2
1
3,798
1767 Euclid Ave #4, Berkeley, CA
1.20
Apartment
$780,000
10/17/25
2
1
829
2745 Stuart St, Berkeley, CA
0.03
Apartment
$982,000
03/26/26
11
11
6,127
1511 Russell St, Berkeley, CA
1.53
Apartment
$637,550
04/17/26
2
1
1,000
700 58th St, Oakland, CA
1.46
Apartment
$327,500
06/12/26
1
1
725
667 Alcatraz Ave, Oakland, CA
1.05
Apartment
$930,000
02/02/26
4
2
1,824
823 55th St, Oakland, CA
1.79
Apartment
$1,540,000
12/22/25
1
1
800
574 66th St, Oakland, CA
0.83
Apartment
$1,300,000
12/04/25
5
5
3,692
Home facts updated by county records

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Assigned Schools

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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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Frequently asked questions about 2738 Garber St

  • What is the price history for 2738 Garber St?
    2738 Garber St in Berkeley, CA last sold for $260,000 in November 1997.
  • 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 $1.54M. That is up $117K 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.
  • Does 2738 Garber St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 2738 Garber St in Berkeley, CA has laundry facilities.
  • Does 2738 Garber St have parking?
    Yes, 2738 Garber St in Berkeley, CA has on-site parking.