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Helios


1698 University Ave Berkeley, CA

1 - 2 Bed
•
1 Bath

100 - 821 Sq. Ft.

Available Now
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Studio • 1 Bath
$1,305 - $4,500
435 ft2
0 Available
Managed By: Asia Pacific Groups
Fully Furnished 1 bedroom Unit
$4,500
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Unit 201
$2,500
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301 B
$1,305
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Studio with Bathroom
$2,500
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Unit 401
$2,500
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1 Bed • 1 Bath
$1,600
111 ft2
1 Available
Managed By: Asia Pacific Groups
Shared Unit - SinglePrivateRoom
$1,600
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1 Bed • 1 Bath
$2,650
600 ft2
1 Available
Managed By: Asia Pacific Groups
1 Bed Unit
$2,650
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1 Bed • 1 Bath
$2,650
547 ft2
1 Available
Managed By: Asia Pacific Groups
Unit 210
$2,650
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1 Bed • 1 Bath
$3,450
648 ft2
1 Available
Managed By: Asia Pacific Groups
Unit 409
$3,450
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1 Bed • 1 Bath
$950
100 ft2
1 Available
Managed By: Asia Pacific Groups
Bed only - Shared Double Room - SingleBed
$950
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2 Beds • 1 Bath
$3,800
820 ft2
1 Available
Managed By: Asia Pacific Groups
2 Bed Unit
$3,800
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2 Beds • 1 Bath
$3,500
821 ft2
1 Available
Managed By: Asia Pacific Groups
Unit 305
$3,500
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Location ratings
Walk Score®
96
Walker's Paradise
Transit Score®
69
Good Transit
Bike Score®
100
Biker's Paradise
Fees & leasing info
Lease & Fees
Security Deposit:

500 - 3800

Property details
Description

Located at the corner of University Avenue and McGee Avenue, Helios is a five story building comprised of an eclectic mix of studio, one and two bedroom units with private and semi-private rooms. Most suite are fully furnished and include bathroom, living area and kitchenette. Rent by bed and affordable housing available.

Additional Details
Total Unit Count: 38
Last Updated: Updated 1 hour ago
Contact Number: (510) 903-3383
Internet Providers
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Sonic Telecom, LLC 2000.0 1000.0
Comcast Corporation 987.0 35.0
Etheric Networks, Inc. 150.0 150.0
ViaSat, Inc. 100.0 3.0
AT&T Inc. 50.0 10.0
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Affordability
To comfortably afford an apartment, we recommend having at least three times your monthy rent in gross household income.
View suggested annual incomes for Helios by bedroom type below.
1 Bedroom
Suggested income:
$81,400
per year
2 Bedroom
Suggested income:
$131,400
per year
Rent report

Helios Rent vs. Berkeley Average

 Helios      Berkeley Average
1BR
$2,260
$2,480
$0
$850
$1,700
$2,550
$3,400
2BR
$3,650
$3,388
$0
$1,200
$2,400
$3,600
$4,800

Helios is asking 9% less than the average 1 bedroom apartment in Berkeley.

If you upsized to an average priced Berkeley 2 bedroom apartment, you would pay 27% more per month.

If you downsized to an average priced Berkeley studio apartment, you would pay 9% less per month.

Helios provides 33% less square footage than the average Berkeley 1 bedroom apartment.

Monthly Rent Rent per Sq. Ft. Suggested
Monthly Income
Helios
1BR $2,260 $5.60 $6,780
2BR $3,650 $4.40 $10,950
Berkeley Average
Studio $2,266 $5.60 $6,798
1BR $2,480 $4.20 $7,440
2BR $3,388 $4.10 $10,164
3BR $4,395 $4.30 $13,186
4BR $3,208 $2.70 $9,625

Availability in Berkeley

In order to find the best deal, you need to know what types of units are available. Property managers may be willing to give concessions if they have many vacant units.

There are currently 219 2BR units on the market in Berkeley. If you're looking to negotiate, this may be your best option.

Studio
1BR
2BR
3BR
4BR
23% 27% 34% 12% 3%
Available Units in Berkeley
Studio 145
1BR 174
2BR 219
3BR 75
4BR 19
Location
Nearby Colleges

Berkeley City College

University of California-Berkeley

Laney College

College Of Alameda

Contra Costa College

Campus Buildings and Attractions
Distance Walking Biking Driving
Moffitt Library 1.0 mi 20 min 6 min 3 min
Edwards Stadium 1.1 mi 20 min 7 min 3 min
California Memorial Stadium 1.6 mi 31 min 10 min 5 min
Nearby Hospitals
Name Distance
Alta Bates Summit Med CTR Herrick Campus 0.64 mi.
Alta Bates Summit Med CTR Alta Bates Campus 1.52 mi.
Ucsf Benioff Childrens Hospital And Research CTR At Oakland 2.4 mi.
Nearby Fire Stations
Name Distance
Bayer Fire Department 1.11 mi.
Bayer Fire Department 1.25 mi.
Albany Fire Department 1.49 mi.
FAQs
Is this property currently leasing units?
Yes. There are 7 available units at this property.
How many units are move-in ready in the next 2 months?
This property has 7 units vacant and ready for immediate occupancy.
What's the square footage of the available units?
The available units range from 100 to 821 square feet.
Does this property allow cats or dogs?
The property manager did not submit a pet policy with this listing.
How many bedrooms are in the available units?
There are 1 and 2 bedroom units available.
How many bathrooms are in the available units?
There are 1 bathroom units available.
What's the monthly rent at this property?
Rent on available units ranges from $950 to $3,800. Helios has 1 bedroom units available starting at $950 and 2 bedroom units available starting at $3,500.
Where is this property located?
This property is at 1698 University Ave in Berkeley, CA. It's 0.4 miles west from the center of Berkeley.
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