2980 Otis St
Berkeley, CA 94703
Ashby- 1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 405 sqft
1 Bed
1 Bath
405 sqft
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Description
Super sweet, cozy, efficient 1-BR apartment!
Possible work opportunity for reduced rent-see below.
Walk, bike or take public transportation to everything! Very close to Ashby BART, Berkeley Bowl grocery store and downtown Berkeley. The Berkeley public library is right around the corner. Easy 10-minute bike ride to University of California. Newer Kitchenette and bathroom, newer laminate flooring. Quiet, and relaxing inside. Two closets in the bedroom. Separate entrances, including your own entrance into the beautiful courtyard. Gated, secure property behind privacy fence. Ground floor apartment, no steps. Wonderful sunny shared courtyard with bamboo and flowers to relax in outside.
Walk score of 89, bike score of 100! Cafes, pizza places and many other restaurants nearby. Close to Supermarket (Berkeley Bowl), Cafes, Grove St. Park, S. Berkeley Library, Thai Temple. One block from the library.
Available with furnishings or not.
Size: 405 Sq Feet. This is a small place! It is very well laid out and is quite livable-imagine an Ikea showroom. However most people will probably find it too small for more than one person.
Base Rent: $2105/month
Possible work exchange available for up to $300 off the rent ($1805 price includes work exchange, see details below).
Lease Term: negotiable, through July 2025 preferred. Renewable annually thereafter.
Available August 1
Included in the rent:
- High-speed Sonic wireless Internet
- Beautiful Shared private courtyard
Utilities:
Apartment is on Solar, so total PG&E bill is usually ~ $10/month
You pay water, usually under $25/month
Laundry access is available for a flat monthly fee
No onsite parking available, but street parking is free and unlimited (no permit needed)
Pets will be considered.
Work Exchange: Up to $300 off the $2105 rent per month. I need someone to water the plants daily, keep the outside of the property clean, and take out the garbage cans weekly. It is probably about ~3 hours/week
Included in the rent:
- High-speed Sonic wireless Internet
- Beautiful Shared private courtyard
Utilities:
Apartment is on Solar, so total PG&E bill is usu. under $20/month
You pay water, usu. under $25/month
Laundry access is $10/month flat (does not use coins)
Possible Work Exchange: Up to $200 off the $2005 rent per month, making the rent $1805. I need someone to water the plants daily, keep the outside of the property clean, and take out the garbage cans weekly. It is probably about ~2 hours/week
Possible work opportunity for reduced rent-see below.
Walk, bike or take public transportation to everything! Very close to Ashby BART, Berkeley Bowl grocery store and downtown Berkeley. The Berkeley public library is right around the corner. Easy 10-minute bike ride to University of California. Newer Kitchenette and bathroom, newer laminate flooring. Quiet, and relaxing inside. Two closets in the bedroom. Separate entrances, including your own entrance into the beautiful courtyard. Gated, secure property behind privacy fence. Ground floor apartment, no steps. Wonderful sunny shared courtyard with bamboo and flowers to relax in outside.
Walk score of 89, bike score of 100! Cafes, pizza places and many other restaurants nearby. Close to Supermarket (Berkeley Bowl), Cafes, Grove St. Park, S. Berkeley Library, Thai Temple. One block from the library.
Available with furnishings or not.
Size: 405 Sq Feet. This is a small place! It is very well laid out and is quite livable-imagine an Ikea showroom. However most people will probably find it too small for more than one person.
Base Rent: $2105/month
Possible work exchange available for up to $300 off the rent ($1805 price includes work exchange, see details below).
Lease Term: negotiable, through July 2025 preferred. Renewable annually thereafter.
Available August 1
Included in the rent:
- High-speed Sonic wireless Internet
- Beautiful Shared private courtyard
Utilities:
Apartment is on Solar, so total PG&E bill is usually ~ $10/month
You pay water, usually under $25/month
Laundry access is available for a flat monthly fee
No onsite parking available, but street parking is free and unlimited (no permit needed)
Pets will be considered.
Work Exchange: Up to $300 off the $2105 rent per month. I need someone to water the plants daily, keep the outside of the property clean, and take out the garbage cans weekly. It is probably about ~3 hours/week
Included in the rent:
- High-speed Sonic wireless Internet
- Beautiful Shared private courtyard
Utilities:
Apartment is on Solar, so total PG&E bill is usu. under $20/month
You pay water, usu. under $25/month
Laundry access is $10/month flat (does not use coins)
Possible Work Exchange: Up to $200 off the $2005 rent per month, making the rent $1805. I need someone to water the plants daily, keep the outside of the property clean, and take out the garbage cans weekly. It is probably about ~2 hours/week
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources. This description is from August 22, 2024
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Listed
180+ days ago
Home Details for 2980 Otis St
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Property Type / Style Property Type: Apartment |
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Lease Term: 1 YearAvailable: now |
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Room & Shared Space Shared space is furnished |
Price History for 2980 Otis St
| Date | Price | Event | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/13/2024 | $1,805 | ListingRemoved | Zillow Rentals |
| 08/18/2024 | $1,805 | PriceChange | Zillow Rentals |
| 07/24/2024 | $1,950 | PriceChange | Zillow Rentals |
| 06/12/2024 | $2,105 | Listed For Rent | Zillow Rentals |
| 07/26/2023 | ListingRemoved | Zillow Rentals | |
| 07/20/2023 | $2,105 | Listed For Rent | Zillow Rentals |
| 10/23/2022 | ListingRemoved | Zillow Rental Manager | |
| 10/12/2022 | $2,105 | Listed For Rent | Zillow Rental Manager |
Comparable Sales for 2980 Otis St
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
0.60 | Apartment | $1,450,000 | 07/21/25 | 1 | 1 | 610 | |
0.84 | Apartment | $1,600,000 | 09/10/25 | 2 | 1 | 685 | |
1.07 | Apartment | $1,540,000 | 12/22/25 | 1 | 1 | 800 | |
1.24 | Apartment | $2,275,000 | 06/27/25 | 1 | 1 | 500 | |
0.94 | Apartment | $350,000 | 01/20/26 | 1 | 2 | 724 | |
0.94 | Apartment | $380,000 | 01/20/26 | 2 | 2 | 890 | |
0.65 | Apartment | $2,700,000 | 02/09/26 | 4 | 2 | 1,500 | |
1.00 | Apartment | $1,300,000 | 12/01/25 | 2 | 2 | 800 | |
1.27 | Apartment | $4,650,000 | 12/10/25 | 2 | 1 | 700 | |
1.22 | Apartment | $667,500 | 11/12/25 | 2 | 1 | 845 |
Home facts updated by county records
Assigned Schools
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What Locals Say about Ashby
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95 % Say there are sidewalks
94 % Say it's dog friendly
83 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
80 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
67 % Say people would walk alone at night
66 % Say parking is easy
61 % Say neighbors are friendly
60 % Say yards are well-kept
55 % Say streets are well-lit
52 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
51 % Say car is needed
48 % Say there are community events
48 % Say kids play outside
46 % Say it's quiet
45 % Say there's wildlife
43 % Say there's holiday spirit
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