874 Neilson St, Berkeley, CA 94707
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874 Neilson St
Berkeley, CA 94707

  • 1 room
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  • 1 housemate
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,748 sqft
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$1,175/mo

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  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,748 sqft

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Room Description

Beautiful sunlit room (10 x 12.5 ft) that opens to a patio, in a 2 bedroom 1 bathroom duplex apartment in North Berkeley. We're looking for someone clean, responsible, quiet and friendly. You would be sharing the apartment with a woman in her early 30s, who is friendly and social and works as an environmental researcher at Cal.

The apartment is on the first floor of a house in an unbeatable location, just off Solano Ave on the Berkeley/Albany border. A 1 minute walk to the supermarket, countless shops and restaurants. It's a three minute walk to a direct bus to downtown Berkeley (#18 - takes 15 mins) and the transbay commuter bus to downtown San Francisco (G line - takes 40 mins in rush hour), and the El Cerrito BART is a 20 minute walk away. Plenty of on-street parking for those with a car, and the laundromat is a block away.

The apartment is fully furnished, with a futon and desk in the room if needed.

The room is available now, but move in/out dates are flexible for the right fit.

LGBTQ friendly. Utilities are an extra $75 per month including high-speed gigabit internet (but no cable tv).
Sorry but no pets.

Please tell us a bit about yourself if interested, and we'll get back to you as soon as we can.

We are looking for someone who will rent for at least 6 months.
No hidden lease fees or terms.

Costs and Fees

Required monthly rent & fees
Base rent
$1,175/mo
Required one-time fees
Security deposit
$1,175
Application fee
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Housemate Description

You would be sharing the apartment with a woman in her early 30s, who is friendly and social and works as an environmental researcher at Cal. She occasionally works from home but most often is out, either on campus or at a local cafe.
Current Housemates: 1 female
Current Pets: 0 cats, 0 dogs
Preferred New Housemate: no preference
Listed by: Property Owner

Home Highlights

Pets
No
Parking
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Outdoor
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A/C
Heating only
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Listed
38 days ago

Details for 874 Neilson St

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Appliances & Utilities
MicrowaveRefrigerator
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Carpet, Tile
Room & Shared Space
Room is furnishedShared space is furnished

Days on Market

Days on Market: 38 days on Trulia

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Apartment

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: 6 MonthDeposit: $1,175

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
Parking: Off Street Parking, On Site

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Affordability

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For this property
$42,300 PER YEAR
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  • 91 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 91 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 84 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 77 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 69 % Say parking is easy

  • 66 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 56 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 55 % Say there's wildlife

  • 55 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 55 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 52 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 52 % Say car is needed

  • 52 % Say kids play outside

  • 50 % Say it's quiet

  • 50 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 40 % Say there are community events

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    "they would love to take their pets to the park in the area. they may not like the parking availability at certain times throughout the day. "
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    "It’s lovely, lots of young families, big park. Close to downtown Berkeley and to San Francisco. Not too snooty. "
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874 Neilson St, Berkeley, CA is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,748 sqft apartment. 874 Neilson St was listed for rent for $1,175/month on Mar 30, 2026.