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2539 Durant Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 288-5371
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Durant CAL Apartments

2539 Durant Ave
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 288-5371
Durant CAL Apartments in Berkeley, CA - Building Photo
Student Housing
  • Studio–2 Bedrooms
  • $1,895–$3,295Rent Pricing
  • 344–552Square Feet

About Durant CAL Apartments

---- SCHEDULE A SHOWING ONLINE AT: ---- This Charming Two Bedroom Has The Following Features And Benefits: • Spacious Bedrooms and Living/Dining Room • Lots of Closet Space • Full Bath With Tub + Shower & Gas Stove In Kitchen • Water And Garbage Are Included • Shared Washer And Dryer On-Site • Close To Downtown Berkeley BART & AC Transit bus lines • Conscientious Resident Manager On-Site • Free Membership to Premium Concierge Services For Your First Lease Term • Professionally Managed for Premium Service • Applicants must qualify for a zero security deposit. Fees and Restrictions may apply. See Leasing Agent for Details. Durant CAL Apartments 2539 Durant Ave Berkeley, CA 94704 PROPERTY DESCRIPTION The Durant CAL Apartments is a 17-unit complex that offers studios as well as 1- and 2-bedroom apartments. This building is an architectural treasure with tremendous charm and character throughout. Units feature beautiful wood trim, wainscoting, stained glass, high ceilings, and Tiffany light fixtures. The units are beautiful, most of them having refinished hardwood floors and period details throughout. The charm continues with elegant bathrooms and remodeled kitchens. A laundry room is also on-site. THE PREMIUM DIFFERENCE This property is professionally managed for Premium Service! We treat you like a customer and you can expect a high level of service from a friendly staff who's primary goal is to make you happy. We resolve any maintenance issues quickly and efficiently. Our properties are well maintained inside and out. This property has access to a Conscientious On-Site Resident Manager to provide you with even more service. Why rent an ordinary property when you can live in a Premium Property? PREMIUM CONCIERGE SERVICES Get ready to live the hassle-free life at your new apartment, which comes with an awesome membership to Premium Concierge Services for your initial lease term – and guess what, it's totally FREE! Here’s what you get: >>Utility Setup & Billing >>Renter’s Insurance >>Handyman Services >>Cleaning Services >>Package Handling >>Package Return >>Trash Valet Service >>Concierge Recommendations >>And More To Come! Website: Just a heads up – some restrictions apply, so check with our agent for all the details. Oh, and the photos you see might be from a similar unit, but trust us, they’re all great! NEIGHBORHOOD INFORMATION The building features a fabulous location super close to Telegraph Avenue, the gateway to UC Berkeley and the center of U.C Berkeley campus culture. The area is perfect for those who want to live where the action is. There’s easy access to everyday necessities with CVS Pharmacy, Whole Foods and the UC Berkeley Campus within walking distance. Just around the corner you’ll run into Telegraph’s trendy stores and street vendors. Just a little bit farther and you’re right in the middle of the Elmwood/College shopping district. If you’re looking to get out of town for a day trip, Downtown Berkeley BART is just a bike ride away.

Durant CAL Apartments is located in the South Berkeley Neighborhood and 94704 Zip code of Berkeley, CA. This community is professionally managed by Premium Properties

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Floorplan Pricing and Availability

Durant CAL Apartments offers Studio to 2 Bedroom apartments starting from $1,895 and having 344–552 sq ft. Here is the current pricing and availability:

  • Studio

    From $1,895

    0 Beds, 1 Baths

    Studio, 1 Bath, 344 sq ftAvailable Now

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtView Details
    $1,895Available NowApt. #17344
    $2,050Available NowApt. #7344

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Washer/Dryer

    Kitchen

    • Refrigerator

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price Range

    • $1,895 - $2,050

    Rent Pricing

    • $1,895 - $2,050

    Unit Apt. #17 Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Washer/Dryer

    Kitchen

    • Refrigerator

    Unit Apt. #17 Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $1,895

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $1,895 - $2,050

    Unit Apt. #7 Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Washer/Dryer

    Kitchen

    • Refrigerator

    Unit Apt. #7 Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $2,050

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $1,895 - $2,050
  • 2 Bedrooms

    $3,095

    2 Beds, 1 Baths

    2 Beds, 1 Bath, 452 sq ftAvailable Now

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    $3,095Available NowApt. #16452

    Unit Apt. #16 Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Washer/Dryer

    Kitchen

    • Refrigerator

    Unit Apt. #16 Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $3,095

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $3,095

    $3,295

    2 Beds, 1 Baths

    2 Beds, 1 Bath, 552 sq ftAvailable Jun 1

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    $3,295 June 1, 2025Apt. #9552

    Unit Apt. #9 Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Washer/Dryer

    Kitchen

    • Refrigerator

    Unit Apt. #9 Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $3,295

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $3,295
Price shown is base rent and may not include non-optional fees and utilities. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

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Property Information

  • 17 Units
  • 3 Stories
  • Built in 1920

Utilities Included

  • Trash Removal
  • Sewer
  • Water

Fee & Deposit Info

One-Time Fees

  • $35 Application Fee

Features and Amenities

Interior Features

  • Windows
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2539 Durant Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704

Getting Around

Walk Score®

97 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

89 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

67 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Durant CAL Apartments

Where is Durant CAL Apartments located?

Durant CAL Apartments is located at 2539 Durant Ave near the South Berkeley area of Berkeley, CA

What is the current rent range at Durant CAL Apartments?

Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments at Durant CAL Apartments currently range from $1,895 to $3,295

Are pets allowed?

Call us today to find out our pet policy and if we allow pets

Lifestyle Ratings

  • Affordability Nice Value3.2

    The Durant CAL Apartments Apartments are 15.7% cheaper than the average apartment in the South Berkeley area, and 16.15% cheaper than the average apartment city-wide.

    Rent Comparison to the South Berkeley Neighborhood

    FloorplanLowest Price HereNeighborhood Avg RentNbhd Avg RentCost Difference%
    Studio$1,895$2,438-$543-22.3%
    2 Bedroom$3,095$3,403-$308-9.1%

    Rent Comparison to the city of Berkeley

    FloorplanLowest Price HereCity Average RentCost Difference%
    Studio$1,895$2,426-$531-21.9%
    2 Bedroom$3,095$3,456-$361-10.4%

    Methodology: On 03/31/2025, ApartmentHomeLiving.com compared current rents by floorplan to 1058 other apartment communities in the immediate area around Durant CAL Apartments (South Berkeley), and 1872 other apartment communities in Berkeley using today’s up-to-date pricing using the sum/count averaging formula. This data will be updated in real-time as prices fluctuate.

    Rent Pricing Data as of 03/31/2025

  • Transit Friendly 3.2

    Transit Friendly apartments feature a fantastic location and great access to local mass transit.

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Renters Reviews and Ratings

3.9
1 Renters Reviews
ⓘ How is this Rating Determined?The property ratings on ApartmentHomeLiving.com are created using a 5-star scale that includes average renter review scores combined with building ratings to determine an overall blended property score.

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  • Run away from this property in general

    March 17, 2025
    The management is terrible, the walls are thinner than paper, you can hear the people upstairs every movement, the rooms and living areas are extremely small for the price, restroom was terrible, it gets so loud on Durant every day and there is on going construction
    Review from Apartments.com

Nearby Schools

Berkeley High

Berkeley Unified
1980 Allston Way
Public School - Grades 9-12 (3204 Students)
In Attendance Zone2 minute drive / 0.7 miles away
8/10

Willard Middle

Berkeley Unified
2425 Stuart Street
Public School - Grades 6-8 (596 Students)
In Attendance Zone1 minute drive / 0.5 miles away
8/10

Sylvia Mendez Elementary

Berkeley Unified
2840 Ellsworth Street
Public School - Grades K-5 (370 Students)
In Attendance Zone2 minute drive / 0.8 miles away
8/10

Emerson Elementary

Berkeley Unified
2800 Forest Avenue
Public School - Grades K-5 (270 Students)
In Attendance Zone1 minute drive / 0.6 miles away
7/10
School data provided by GreatSchools.
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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Durant CAL Apartments.

Big Box and Retail

Staples
2352 Shattuck Ave
1 minute drive / 0.5 miles away
Walgreens
1050 Gilman St
4 minute drive / 2.09 miles away
Safeway
5100 Broadway
5 minute drive / 2.5 miles away

Colleges and Universities

University Avenue and Oxford St
1 minute drive / 0.5 miles away
2050 Center Sreet
1 minute drive / 0.54 miles away
3100 Telegraph Avenue
7 minute drive / 3.44 miles away

Groceries

Whole Foods
1025 Gilman St
4 minute drive / 2.17 miles away
Safeway
5100 Broadway
5 minute drive / 2.5 miles away
Trader Joe's
5733 Christie Ave
6 minute drive / 2.95 miles away

Hospitals

Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Alta Bates Campus
2450 Ashby Avenue
2 minute drive / 0.94 miles away
Children's Hospital & Research Center Oakland
747 52nd Street
4 minute drive / 2.3 miles away
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Oakland / Richmond
275 West Macarthur Boulevard
6 minute drive / 3.19 miles away

Military Bases

8 minute drive / 3.82 miles away
10 minute drive / 4.75 miles away
11 minute drive / 5.53 miles away

Parks and Recreation

1000 N. Point St.
21 minute drive / 9.99 miles away
1800 Chestnut St.
22 minute drive / 10.57 miles away
70 Elk Str
23 minute drive / 10.93 miles away

Durant CAL Apartments has 5 parks within 11.8 miles, including San Francisco Maritime National Historic Site, Moscone Recreation Center, Glen Canyon, Alta Plaza Park, and duboce park.

Restaurants and Dining

5633 Bay Street
6 minute drive / 3.02 miles away
855 Howard Street
21 minute drive / 9.92 miles away

Shopping Centers

2395-2399 Shattuck Ave
1 minute drive / 0.48 miles away
2352 Shattuck Ave
1 minute drive / 0.51 miles away
1930-1936 Shattuck Ave
1 minute drive / 0.53 miles away

Durant CAL Apartments has 5 shopping centers within 1.4 miles.

Transit Stations

2096 Center St
1 minute drive / 0.44 miles away
2096 Center St
1 minute drive / 0.44 miles away
3073 Adeline St
3 minute drive / 1.3 miles away

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Rental Price Ranges in the Area

BedroomAverage RentCheapest RentHighest Rent
Berkeley Studio Apartments $2,426$821$6,460
Berkeley 1 Bedroom Apartments $2,758$1,000$10,000+
Berkeley 2 Bedroom Apartments $3,456$800$10,000+
Berkeley 3 Bedroom Apartments $4,252$849$10,000+
Berkeley 4 Bedroom Apartments $3,636$999$10,000+
Berkeley 5 Bedroom Apartments $3,588$1,365$10,000+
Berkeley 6 Bedroom Apartments $2,785$1,315$10,000+

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