2801 College Ave #20, Berkeley, CA 94705
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  • Studio
  • 1 Bath
  • 365 sqft

2801 College Ave #20, Berkeley, CA 94705

Elmwood

Home Highlights

Apartment
365 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools4 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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About this House

Property Address: 2801 College Avenue located in Elmwood (neighborhood)

Please have a look at our updated and cozy studio unit at 2801 College Avenue! This updated building lies right next to some hidden gems of Berkeley like Nabalom Bakery, The Italian Homemade Company, Humphrey Slocombe, and La Mediterranee! You also are close enough to the UC Berkeley campus as well, being that it is a 10 minute Bike Ride/5 minute drive away.

This carpeted unit comes equipped with a refrigerator, stove/oven, garbage disposal unit, and wall heater. There are two laundry rooms, with machines that use both coins and preloaded money from an app (courtesy of WASH).

The building itself has its own resident manager, along with regular appearances by both maintenance technicians and property management as we want to make sure all tenants are feeling the peace and comfort that one would expect out of a home.

Please see below for further details:

- 21 unit gated building
- Unit has well maintained appliances and carpeted flooring throughout.
- Studio unit facing Stuart Street (3 floor building)
- Sorry, No Pets
- Coin/App operated laundry on-site
- On-site manager
- Water, garbage and solar heating for water included
- Street Parking Only (City Permits Not Included)

Storage space available for rent on first come first serve basis.

Walk Score 92.

Location Description:

- City of Berkeley
- Alameda County
- Cross streets are College Ave. and Stuart
- Quick access to major highways 580, 80, 880, 24, and 13
- Minutes to San Francisco, Oakland, Hayward and Walnut Creek
- Bus stops for AC Transit located down the block.

Application Fee: $53 (Non Refundable)

Co Signers for Students Only

Renter's Insurance Required

Income must be at least 2.5X the Rent amount
2801 College Ave #20, Berkeley, CA 94705 is a studio, 1 bathroom, 365 sqft apartment in Elmwood. More recently, it was listed as a rental in February 2026 with an asking price of $1,595 per month. That rental listing was removed on March 26, 2026. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate rent is $2,147/month.

Home Details for 2801 College Ave #20

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Apartment

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: Contact For Details

Interior Features

Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherRefrigerator

Comparable Sales for 2801 College Ave #20

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
2632 Warring St, Berkeley, CA
0.26
Apartment
$667,500
11/12/25
2
1
845 sqft
2741 Dwight Way, Berkeley, CA
0.45
Apartment
$4,650,000
12/10/25
2
1
700 sqft
2745 Stuart St, Berkeley, CA
0.09
Apartment
$982,000
03/26/26
11
11
6,127 sqft
5627 Miles Ave, Oakland, CA
1.06
Apartment
$250,000
01/29/26
2
1
3,798 sqft
700 58th St, Oakland, CA
1.37
Apartment
$327,500
06/12/26
1
1
725 sqft
1936 Haste St, Berkeley, CA
1.00
Apartment
$2,700,000
02/09/26
4
2
1,500 sqft
2410 Dana St, Berkeley, CA
0.63
Apartment
$2,250,000
12/12/25
6
7
5,846 sqft
574 66th St, Oakland, CA
0.74
Apartment
$1,300,000
12/04/25
5
5
3,692 sqft
1511 Russell St, Berkeley, CA
1.45
Apartment
$637,550
04/17/26
2
1
1,000 sqft
2180 Ashby Ave, Berkeley, CA
0.65
Apartment
$2,060,000
12/05/25
16
16
6,912 sqft
Home facts updated by county records

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Rental Market Trends in Elmwood

Last updated Sep 2026
Trulia Rent Estimate$2,147/mo
Average rent
$3.65K
$645MoM
Available listings
20
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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 26, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$1,595
Feb 2, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$1,595
Nov 23, 2024
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$1,595
Sep 28, 2024
Source: Zillow Rentals
PriceChange
$1,595
Price decreased by 9%
Jul 12, 2024
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$1,750

Frequently asked questions about 2801 College Ave #20

  • 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 2801 College Ave #20?
    The closest schools to 2801 College Ave #20 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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