2801 College Ave #3, Berkeley, CA 94705
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  • 1 Bed
  • 1 Bath
  • 470 sqft

2801 College Ave #3, Berkeley, CA 94705

Elmwood

Home Highlights

Apartment
470 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools4 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

About this House

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

- Close to UC Berkeley
- 21 unit building
- Unit has granite counter tops, well maintained appliances, hard wood floors and lots of sunlight.
- Ground floor unit. (handicap accessible)
- The property is located on one of the best streets in Berkeley.
- Walking distance to shopping and restaurants of Berkeley neighborhoods, and a short walk to UC Berkeley.

- Cats OK (service animals are an exception)
- Coin operated laundry on-site
- On-site manager
- Water, garbage and solar heating for water included

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

Parking Available on First Come First Serve.

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)
2801 College Ave #3, Berkeley, CA 94705 is a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 470 sqft apartment in Elmwood. More recently, it was listed as a rental in January 2025 with an asking price of $1,750 per month. That rental listing was removed on March 14, 2025. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate rent is $2,386/month.

Home Details for 2801 College Ave #3

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Apartment

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: Contact For Details

Interior Features

Appliances & Utilities
Refrigerator

Comparable Sales for 2801 College Ave #3

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
700 58th St, Oakland, CA
1.37
Apartment
$327,500
06/12/26
1
1
725 sqft
2745 Stuart St, Berkeley, CA
0.09
Apartment
$982,000
03/26/26
11
11
6,127 sqft
2160 Vine St, Berkeley, CA
1.62
Apartment
$1,675,000
09/08/25
1
1
700 sqft
5627 Miles Ave, Oakland, CA
1.06
Apartment
$250,000
01/29/26
2
1
3,798 sqft
823 55th St, Oakland, CA
1.70
Apartment
$1,540,000
12/22/25
1
1
800 sqft
1511 Russell St, Berkeley, CA
1.45
Apartment
$637,550
04/17/26
2
1
1,000 sqft
1936 Haste St, Berkeley, CA
1.00
Apartment
$2,700,000
02/09/26
4
2
1,500 sqft
250 Whitmore St #205, Oakland, CA
1.84
Apartment
$330,000
11/04/25
1
1
640 sqft
Home facts updated by county records

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Rental Market Trends in Elmwood

Last updated Sep 2026
Trulia Rent Estimate$2,386/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 14, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$1,750
Jan 20, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$1,750
May 4, 2021
Source: Zillow Rental Network Premium_1
ListingRemoved
Apr 28, 2021
Source: Zillow Rental Network Premium_1
PriceChange
$1,650
Price decreased by 8%
Apr 10, 2021
Source: Zillow Rental Network Premium_1
PriceChange
$1,795
Price decreased by 3%

Frequently asked questions about 2801 College Ave #3

  • 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 $1.52M. That is down $28.33K 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 #3?
    The closest schools to 2801 College Ave #3 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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