The Riviera

2501 Benvenue Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704

Last Updated: 2 Wks Ago

Details

Lease Term Options

  • 12 mo

Property Information

  • Built in 1960
  • 32 units3 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
    $35

Due at Move-In

  • Administrative Fee
    N/A

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.

Explore Commute Options

Drive Time
Walk Time
Bike Ride Time
Public Transit

Apartment Features

  • Balcony
  • Heating
  • Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Refrigerator

Community Features

  • Laundry Facilities
  • Walk-Up

Map of The Riviera

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

10 min Drive

Commuter Rail

12 min Drive

Amtrak

Airport

Metro Oakland International

24 min Drive

Oakland International

Airport

San Francisco International

42 min Drive

SFO

Moving to Elmwood, Berkeley, CA

Shopping Centers

Shoppers will appreciate The Riviera proximity to 2450-2480 Shattuck Avenue Corner, Southside Square, and Acheson Commons. 2450-2480 Shattuck Avenue Corner is 0.9 miles away, and Southside Square is within a 15 minute walk.

Commuting

With a TransitScore of 80, The Riviera has strong public transit, including 10 transit stops within 11.3 miles. Transit options include Downtown Berkeley and Ashby Station.

Parks and Recreation

Recreational activities near The Riviera 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 23 minutes from The Riviera. Another nearby airport is San Francisco International, located 24.8 miles away.

Local Education

Primary and Secondary Schools

GreatSchools rating: 7 out of 10

Emerson Elementary School

Grades K-5

Public

GreatSchools rating: 8 out of 10

Sylvia Mendez Elementary

Grades K-5

Public

GreatSchools rating: 2 out of 10

Sankofa United Elementary School

Grades K-5

Public

Not rated

Global Montessori International School

Grades PK-5

Private

GreatSchools rating: 10 out of 10

Willard Middle School

Grades 6-8

Public

Not rated

The Elmwood Academy

Grades K-8

Private

GreatSchools rating: 9 out of 10

Berkeley High

Grades 9-12

Public

Not rated

Maybeck High School

Grades 9-12

Private

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GreatSchools

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: 10 min (3.5 mi)
Lincoln University, Oakland Drive: 11 min (5.2 mi)

About The Riviera

2 Bedroom 1 Bath! Close to Campus! We have a 2 bedroom 1 bathroom apartment available.

The Riviera is a 32-unit apartment building on the corner of Dwight Way and Benvenue Ave., across Unit 2 housing. It is a very short walk to Telegraph Ave.
… popular eateries and boutique shops, one block to the 51B, and four blocks to campus.

. VIRTUAL TOUR:

. Utilities Included:
- Water
- Garbage

- Coin Laundry On Site
- Parking Available
- Secured Entrance

. Rent - $3,195


. Application Fee: $45 per applicant and $45 per co-signer if applicable

. Square One Management provides all of our residents with convenient online portals through which they can connect with us, make payments, or submit maintenance requests. Complete our application and leasing process electronically at our website,

We are a local team offering a boutique service with an office in downtown Berkeley. We pride ourselves on taking all of our resident's requests seriously. We create a positive living environment and relationship with our community.
The Riviera at 2501 Benvenue Ave is a 32-unit building at the corner of Dwight Way and Benvenue Ave., across Cal's Unit 2 housing. Within a short walk's distance to AC Transit stops and a variety of boutique shops, restaurants, cafes and bars along College and Telegraph Avenue. All the apartments at The Riviera are renovated with hardwood floors and sunny interiors.

The Riviera is an apartment community in Berkeley, CA

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