This furnished and private studio garden apartment is set up to accommodate either a couple at the asking rent of $1,850/month, or just one person at $1,600/month. Not suitable for roommates.
Available Now.
Showings scheduling for after work 7pm, and weekend late morning.
Ideal for a student or a couple with someone with part-time employment to supplement the rent by helping with house projects about 10 hrs/month $22/hr therefore an average $220/month rent credit.
THE APARTMENT: Furnished with queen bed, work table, chairs, bureau, and two fridges. There's a patio, lawn, and private entrance.
Kensington (North Berkeley Hills). 15 minutes to Cal by bike, one-block to bus, 5blks to BART.
Full bed w/storage, table/desk, walk-in closet w/dresser, full bathroom w/shower + bathtub, kitchen w/ fridge, sink, microwave, stove, big windows, roku T.V. + bamboo floor!
WORK TRADE EXCHANGE: Rent for this private studio apartment is discounted in exchange for part-time landscaping assistance. Approximately 8 hours per week to help with gardening (weeding + trimming) and light chores (tidy kitchen).
Dog care (when family occasionally travels) and additional paid work available.
A proven great living situation for a LOCAL STUDENT, or RECENT GRAD.
Utilities (gas/electricity/water/cable/internet) included.
Market Rent: $1,900/month including utilities.
Minus . . .
$176/week ($704/month) rent credit through 8 hrs/week gardening, kitchen tidying, and misc. chores.
Equals . . .
Discounted Rent: to average about $1,200.00/month.
Security deposit of one month's rent ($1,900) due upon move-in.
Plenty of time available for school, another job, life, etc...
Pay Rate: $22/hour for gardening and dish-washing (about 8 hrs/week).
Independent contractor 1099 arrangement.
The apartment and job are NOT available separately due to logistic and environmental concerns.
This arrangement has been a proven mutually beneficial situation for over 22 years.
Contact of prior tenant/assistants available upon request.
Qualifications: Flexible part-time Schedule, Enthusiastic, Organized, English proficiency, Kitchen + Gardening experience preferred.
Perfume discretion mandatory. Driver's license + Car required (For occasional errands).
For further interest please provide . . .
1) Brief cover letter + resume;
2) Confirmation of a reliable car + valid license;
3) Include your PHONE NUMBER, and be prepared to take a call from number ending -6007;
4) Your Availability.
Incomplete inquiries or those that don't qualify will likely not be answered.
Interviews scheduling now for Saturday July 26th, and until selection.
Apartment for rent
Accepts Zillow applications
$1,850/mo
325 Berkeley Park Blvd, Kensington, CA 94707
Studio
400sqft
Price may not include required fees and charges.
Apartment
Available now
Cats, small dogs OK
-- A/C
Shared laundry
-- Parking
Baseboard
What's special
Queen bedPrivate entrancePrivate studio garden apartmentWork tableBig windowsBamboo floorTwo fridges
- 37 days
- on Zillow |
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Travel times
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 0
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Baseboard
Appliances
- Included: Freezer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Stove
- Laundry: Shared
Features
- Walk In Closet
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Furnished: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 400 sqft
Property
Parking
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Exterior features: Bamboo flooring, Bicycle storage, Heating system: Baseboard, T.V., Walk In Closet
Details
- Parcel number: 5713000056
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Apartment
Building
Management
- Pets allowed: Yes
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Kensington
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 1 Year
Price history
Date | Event | Price |
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8/17/2025 | Price change | $1,850-2.6%$5/sqft |
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7/22/2025 | Listed for rent | $1,900+5.6%$5/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals | ||
6/8/2025 | Listing removed | $1,800$5/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals | ||
6/4/2025 | Listed for rent | $1,800$5/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals | ||
5/17/2025 | Listing removed | $1,800$5/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals | ||