This spacious, well-appointed flat opens out onto a lush garden with fruit trees in a great neighborhood, 3 blocks from Ashby Bart. This is the downstairs unit of a duplex. A lovely professional couple rents the upstairs flat where my husband and I used to live. Although the backyard is shared, the upstairs tenants don't spend much time there and it would be primarily yours to enjoy. Includes a hot tub, fruit trees, perennial plants and space to garden if you like. Available October 5, 2025 3 bedrooms, 2 bath, 1500 sq. ft. Great South Berkeley location near Essex & Shattuck, a few blocks East of Ashby BART. Kitchen and living room open onto south-facing backyard and vegetable garden. Nice kitchen with stainless-steel appliances, including a gas range and dishwasher. Concrete slab with radiant heating throughout, new composite wood floors in all the bedrooms. (The carpet in the photos has recently been replaced). Beautifully tiled bathrooms with excellent water pressure. Washer and dryer in unit. Unfurnished. Some storage space available in outdoor shed for bikes or extra gear. $4500 per month $4500 security deposit Minimum 1-year lease This rental is listed by owner. If you're interested, send us an email and tell us about yourself. If it seems like a good fit, we'll ask you to fill out an application. All the best!! Owner pays for water and garbage. Renter pays for PG&E and internet. no smoking
Off market
Zestimate®
$1,157,100
2120 Essex St, Berkeley, CA 94705
3beds
1,500sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in ----
-- sqft lot
$1,157,100 Zestimate®
$771/sqft
$-- Estimated rent
Owner options
What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: September 06, 2025 at 02:02pm
Source: Zillow Rentals
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Baseboard
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,500 sqft
Property
Parking
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Exterior features: Bicycle storage, Garbage included in rent, Garden, Heating system: Baseboard, Internet not included in rent, Water included in rent
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Hottub Spa
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Garbage, Water
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Berkeley
HOA & financial
Other fees
- Deposit fee: $4,500
Other
Other facts
- Available date: 10/05/2025
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Estimated market value
$1,157,100