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The Riviera

2501 Benvenue Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704

Floor Plan Summary
Monthly Rent Bedrooms Bathrooms
$3,195 2 1 Bath
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Pricing and Floor Plans

2 Beds, 1 Baths

$3,195
2 Beds, 1 Bath
655 Sq. Ft.

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Jun. 4
* Price shown is total price based on community-supplied monthly required fees. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice. * Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Details

Lease Term Options

  • 12 mo

Property Information

  • Built in 1960
  • 32 units / 3 stories

Fees and 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
    $0

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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Apartment Features

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

Community Features

  • Laundry Facilities
  • Walk-Up

Map of The Riviera

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Area Scores

Walkability

Moderately walkable70 / 100

Transit

Strong public transit80 / 100

Driveability

Exceptionally drivable90 / 100

Bikeability

Moderately bikeable70 / 100

Scores provided by

Transit

Commuter Rail
11 min Drive
Amtrak
Commuter Rail
12 min Drive
Airport
Metro Oakland International
24 min Drive
Oakland International
Airport
San Francisco International
42 min Drive
San Francisco International

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 12.4 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

7 rating

Emerson Elementary

Grades K-5

Public

8 rating

Sylvia Mendez Elementary

Grades K-5

Public

2 rating

Sankofa United Elementary School

Grades K-5

Public

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Global Montessori International School

Grades PK-5

Private

10 rating

Willard Middle

Grades 6-8

Public

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The Elmwood Academy

Grades K-8

Private

9 rating

Berkeley High

Grades 9-12

Public

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Maybeck High School

Grades 9-12

Private

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Colleges and Universities

School

Commute Time (Distance)

UC Berkeley

Drive: 4 min (1.3 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.

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