Available now! This approximately 600-square-foot, one-bedroom, one-bath apartment offers updated finishes in a quiet, four-unit Berkeley building near San Pablo Park and Grove Playground and Recreation Center.
Enjoy convenient access to groceries and fitness, with Berkeley Bowl West and City Sports Club approximately one mile away about 5 minutes drive.
This ground-floor apartment features a gated entrance and just four steps to the front door. The updated kitchen includes quartz countertops, hardwood cabinets, a stainless steel gas range and a contemporary refrigerator.
Apartment highlights:
Wood laminate flooring in living areas
Tile flooring in the kitchen and bathroom
Dual-pane windows
Tankless water heater
Fiber internet ready; tenant arranges and pays for service
Low density building with long-term neighbors
Laundromat across the street, approximately 400 feet away
Owner-paid garbage service
Rent: $2,500 per month
Refundable security deposit: $2,500
Initial 12-month lease, followed by a month-to-month tenancy
Unfurnished
No smoking
No pets
Tenant pays utilities including water, sewer, gas and electricity, as applicable
Internet and optional cable or satellite television service are tenant-paid
Owner pays garbage
off-site laundry
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1506 Russell St
Berkeley, CA 94703
Apartment building
1-4 beds
Available units
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Price may not include required fees and charges. Price shown reflects the lease term provided for each unit.
 Unit A 1 bd, 1 ba | 600 | Now | Fees may apply $2,500 |
What's special
Stainless steel gas rangeQuartz countertopsUpdated finishesContemporary refrigeratorHardwood cabinetsGated entranceUpdated kitchen
Facts, features & policies
Unit features
Appliances
- Microwave oven
- Oven
- Refrigerator
Flooring
- Hardwood
- Tile
Neighborhood: Ashby
Areas of interest
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Travel times
Getting around
Walk Score®
 / 100
Very WalkableTransit Score®
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Good TransitBike Score®
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Biker's ParadiseNearby schools in Berkeley
Malcolm X Elementary School
Grades K-5 • 0.4 miles8/10
GreatSchools® Rating
Test Score Rating
9/10Student Progress Rating
7/10Willard Middle School
Grades 6-8 • 1.2 miles10/10
GreatSchools® Rating
Test Score Rating
10/10Student Progress Rating
10/10Berkeley High School
Grades 9-12 • 1 miles9/10
GreatSchools® Rating
Test Score Rating
9/10College Readiness Rating
9/10Living in Berkeley
Ashby is a Berkeley neighborhood around Ashby Avenue, with residential blocks and a setting shaped by the city’s hills to the east and the Bay to the west. The area has a mild Mediterranean climate, with dry summers and cooler, wetter winters. Ashby BART station provides regional rail connections, while buses, bikes and local streets make it practical to get around without relying only on a car. Nearby green spaces include Willard Park, with open lawn and a playground, and Berkeley’s wider network of walking and cycling routes. Ashby’s commercial corridors offer independent cafés, everyday shops and restaurants, with more dining, arts and nightlife options a short trip away in central Berkeley and Oakland. The neighborhood’s rental market has a median rent of $2,947 per month and a typical range of $1,175 to $11,750, based on 47 active listings.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is 1506 Russell St located, and what is the neighborhood like?
1506 Russell St is located at 1506 Russell St in Ashby, Berkeley, CA. The surrounding area includes multiple restaurants and cafes within 2 miles, such as Berkeley Bowl West, Paradise Park Cafe, and Third Culture Bakery Berkeley.
What hospitals and medical facilities are near 1506 Russell St?
The closest hospitals and medical facilities to 1506 Russell St include Berkeley Patients Group (0.5 miles away), John Muir Health/UCSF Health Berkeley Outpatient Center (0.6 miles away), and Sutter East Bay Medical Foundation (0.8 miles away).
What schools are assigned to 1506 Russell St?
The schools assigned to 1506 Russell St include Malcolm X Elementary School, Willard Middle School, and Berkeley High School.
What are the grocery stores and everyday shopping options near 1506 Russell St?
1506 Russell St is located near 7 grocery stores, including South Berkeley Farmers Market (0.6 miles) and Berkeley Bowl (0.7 miles). Additional shopping options, including Looking Glass Photo & Camera, are approximately 0.5 miles away.
What colleges and universities are near 1506 Russell St?
1506 Russell St is located within 0.7 miles of American International Montessori, 1 mile of National Holistic Institute, and 1 mile of UC Berkeley Extension.
