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    Vanguard Apartments

    2609 Ellsworth St, Berkeley, CA 94704

    • Special offer! Visit Downtown Berkeley Leasing Office (by appointment) for self-tours on Weekdays 10am - 1pm, 3pm - 4pm.
    Apartment building
    2-3 beds
    Pet-friendly
    Parking lot
    Shared laundry

    Available units

    This listing now includes required monthly fees in the total price.

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    Unit
    , sortable column    		Sqft, sortable columnAvailable, sortable columnTotal price, sorted ascending
    105
    2 bd, 1 ba
    Floor plan20 photos3D tour
    760
    Now
    $2,800
    103
    3 bd, 1 ba
    Floor plan33 photos3D tour
    860
    Now
    $3,650

    What's special

    The Vanguard building is located on a quaint tree-line street in Berkeley's Southside neighborhood. UC Berkeley and Telegraph Ave are within easy walking / commuting distance from the property. Most floorplans offer a large open living room space with patio doors that open out to a private balcony area. On-site amenities include bike racks, package locker, vending machines, and Amazon Hub package locker.

    Office hours

    DayOpen hours
    Mon - Fri:10 am - 5 pm
    Sat:Closed
    Sun:Closed

    Facts, features & policies

    Building Amenities

    Other
    • Laundry: Shared
    Outdoor common areas
    • Garden: Garden Courtyard
    Security
    • Controlled Access
    • Gated Entry: Gated Parking Lot
    • Intercom
    Services & facilities
    • Bicycle Storage
    • Online Maintenance Portal
    • Online Rent Payment
    • Package Service: Package Locker

    Unit Features

    Appliances
    • Dishwasher
    • Garbage Disposal
    • Microwave Oven
    • Oven
    • Range
    • Refrigerator
    Flooring
    • Hardwood: Hardwood Floors
    Heating
    • Gas
    Internet/Satellite
    • High-speed Internet Ready
    Other
    • Breakfast Bar
    • Corner Unit
    • Double Pane Windows
    • Eat-in Kitchen
    • Galley Kitchen
    • Granite Countertops
    • Large Closets
    • Large Living Room
    • Open Living Room
    • Patio Balcony
    • Semi-private Yard
    • Stainless Steel Appliances

    Policies

    Parking
    • Parking Lot
    Lease terms
    • One year
    • Less than 1 year
    Pets
    Cats
    • Allowed
    Small dogs
    • Not allowed
    Large dogs
    • Not allowed

    Special Features

    • Vending Machines

    Neighborhood: Telegraph

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      Local university presence adds vibrancy, events, and youthful energy.
      Walkable Streets
      Pedestrian-friendly layout encourages walking to shops, dining, and parks.
      Arts Scene
      Galleries, murals, and cultural venues showcase creativity and artistic talent.
      Transit Access
      Convenient access to buses, trains, and public transit for easy commuting.
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    Anchored by UC Berkeley, 94704 blends campus energy with downtown convenience, offering mild, bay-breezy days and walkable streets lined with bookstores, study-friendly coffee houses, and global eats along Telegraph Avenue and Shattuck. You’ll find BAMPFA, Berkeley Rep, the UC Theatre, and Freight & Salvage fueling a lively arts and live-music scene, plus the Saturday farmers’ market at Civic Center Park, a small-format Target, Trader Joe’s, neighborhood markets, and the Downtown Berkeley YMCA and campus RSF for fitness. Transit is effortless with BART and frequent AC Transit lines, and biking is popular on well-marked lanes. The vibe skews student and international, with young professionals and long-time locals in the mix; pets are common and green spaces and campus lawns offer easy hangouts. According to Zillow’s Rental Manager market trends, recent median asking rent in 94704 is in the low $3,000s, with most apartments ranging from the upper $2,000s to the mid-$4,000s depending on size and proximity to campus.

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    Travel times

    Walk, Transit & Bike Scores

    89 / 100
    Very Walkable
    64 / 100
    Good Transit
    96 / 100
    Biker's Paradise

    Nearby schools in Berkeley

    GreatSchools rating

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the walk score of Vanguard Apartments?

    Vanguard Apartments has a walk score of 89, it's very walkable.

    What is the transit score of Vanguard Apartments?

    Vanguard Apartments has a transit score of 64, it has good transit.

    What schools are assigned to Vanguard Apartments?

    The schools assigned to Vanguard Apartments include Sylvia Mendez Elementary, Willard Middle School, and Berkeley High School.

    Does Vanguard Apartments have in-unit laundry?

    No, but Vanguard Apartments has shared building laundry.

    What neighborhood is Vanguard Apartments in?

    Vanguard Apartments is in the Telegraph neighborhood in Berkeley, CA.

    What are Vanguard Apartments's policies on pets?

    Small dogs are not allowed. Large dogs are not allowed.

    Does Vanguard Apartments have virtual tours available?

    Yes, 3D and virtual tours are available for Vanguard Apartments.