2520 College Avenue

2520 College Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704

Last Updated: 1 Day Ago

Details

Lease Term Options

12 mo

Property Information

Built in 1968
49 units4 stories

Fees & Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

One-Time Basics

Due at Application

Application Fee Per Applicant

$58

Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

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Drive Time

Walk Time

Bike Ride Time

Public Transit

Property Highlights

Balcony (In Select Units)
BBQ Area
Bike Storage
Common Area Laundry
Common Area Lounge
Dishwasher (In Select Units)
Garage
In-Unit Washer/Dryer (In Select Units)
Online Payment Portal
Patio (In Select Units)
Pet Friendly
Resident Support Service
Shared Common Backyard
Storage

Apartment Features

Balcony
Dishwasher
Patio

Community Features

Bicycle Storage
Courtyard
Elevator
Gated
Grill
Lounge

Map of 2520 College Avenue

Area Scores

Walkability

Moderately walkable

Transit

Strong public transit

Driveability

Exceptionally drivable

Bikeability

Moderately bikeable

Scores provided by

Soundscore

Active

Scores provided by

Transit

Commuter Rail

9 min Drive

Commuter Rail

12 min Drive

Airport

Metro Oakland International

21 min Drive

Airport

San Francisco International

39 min Drive

Moving to Elmwood, Berkeley, CA

Shopping Centers

Shoppers will appreciate 2520 College Avenue proximity to 2450-2480 Shattuck Avenue Corner and Southside Square. 2450-2480 Shattuck Avenue Corner is 0.9 miles away, and Southside Square is within a 17 minute walk.

Commuting

With a TransitScore of 80, 2520 College Avenue has strong public transit, including 10 transit stops within 11.3 miles. Transit options include Downtown Berkeley and Rockridge.

Parks and Recreation

Recreational activities near 2520 College Avenue are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 1.4 miles, including People's Park, Willard Park, and Essig Museum of Entomology.

Airports

Living in Elmwood provides easy access to Metro Oakland International, located just 22 minutes from 2520 College Avenue. Another nearby airport is San Francisco International, located 24.7 miles away.

Local Education

Primary and Secondary Schools

Emerson Elementary School

Grades K-5

Public

Sylvia Mendez Elementary

Grades K-5

Public

Sankofa United Elementary School

Grades K-5

Public

Willard Middle School

Grades 6-8

Public

Berkeley Rose Waldorf School

Grades PK-8

Private

Maybeck High School

Grades 9-12

Private

Berkeley High School

Grades 9-12

Public

Nea Community Learning Center

Grades PK-12

Public

Colleges and Universities

School	Commute Time (Distance)
UC Berkeley	Walk: 17 min (0.9 mi)
Berkeley City College	Drive: 4 min (1.4 mi)
Samuel Merritt University	Drive: 9 min (3.4 mi)
Lincoln University, Oakland	Drive: 10 min (5.1 mi)

About 2520 College Avenue

Just minutes from UC Berkeley, 2520 College Avenue stands out for both its location and its amenities. Every unit comes with one dedicated parking space at no extra cost — a rare find in Berkeley — and residents have access to a pool, courtyard,… shared backyard with BBQ, common lounge, and bike storage, making it easy to decompress after a long day.

Day-to-day living is kept simple with in-unit washer/dryer in select homes, common area laundry, and on-site trash, recycling, and compost services. Whole Foods, Berkeley Bowl, and some of Berkeley's best dining — including La Mediterranee and Sliver Pizzeria — are all within easy reach, and Downtown Berkeley BART keeps the rest of the Bay accessible.

Just minutes from UC Berkeley, 2520 College Avenue stands out for both its location and its amenities. Every unit comes with one dedicated parking space at no extra cost — a rare find in Berkeley — and residents have access to a pool, courtyard, shared backyard with BBQ, common lounge, and bike storage, making it easy to decompress after a long day.

Day-to-day living is kept simple with in-unit washer/dryer in select homes, common area laundry, and on-site trash, recycling, and compost services. Whole Foods, Berkeley Bowl, and some of Berkeley's best dining — including La Mediterranee and Sliver Pizzeria — are all within easy reach, and Downtown Berkeley BART keeps the rest of the Bay accessible.

2520 College Avenue is an apartment community in Berkeley, CA