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1521 Alcatraz Ave

1521 Alcatraz Ave, Berkeley, CA 94703

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  • Built in 1984
  • 4 units/2 stories

About 1521 Alcatraz Ave Berkeley, CA 94703

At 1521 Alcatraz Ave in Berkeley, CA, find your new home. This community is located on Alcatraz Ave in Berkeley. Make sure you to view the available floorplans. From amenities to availability, the leasing team is available to assist you in finding your new apartment. Make your move to 1521 Alcatraz Ave. Contact or drop by to check the current floorplan availability today.

1521 Alcatraz Ave is an apartment community located in Alameda County and the 94703 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Berkeley Unified School District attendance zone.

Location
1521 Alcatraz Ave, Berkeley,
CA 94703
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Neighborhood

Located just minutes from Downtown Berkeley, South Berkeley encompasses part of historic Rancho San Antonio. Today, it has become a mecca for sports as well as cool apartments. The Ashby Stage is a great place to see a show, and it’s down the road from the Berkeley Bowl supermarket. Adeline Street is where you’ll find most restaurants, nightlife, and Ashby BART Station.

Grove Park offers an array of outdoor amenities to locals including sports courts and a playground. When you live in South Berkeley, you’re close to the University of California, Berkeley and five miles from Oakland.

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Average Prices by Area

Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.

South Berkeley Berkeley, CA
Studio $1,998 $2,097
1 Bedroom $2,015 $2,269
2 Bedrooms $3,029 $3,315
3 Bedrooms $4,613 $4,387

Below are rent ranges for similar nearby apartments

Beds Average Size Lowest Typical Premium
Studio Studio Studio 436-453 Sq Ft $800 $2,379 $6,046
1 Bed 1 Bed 1 Bed 490-505 Sq Ft $695 $2,510 $8,905
2 Beds 2 Beds 2 Beds 748-760 Sq Ft $1,000 $3,213 $15,230
3 Beds 3 Beds 3 Beds 893-904 Sq Ft $400 $4,103 $8,715
4 Beds 4 Beds 4 Beds 1423-1427 Sq Ft $748 $3,621 $14,290
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Berkeley City College
Drive: 6 min 2.1 mi
Samuel Merritt University
Drive: 6 min 2.6 mi
UC Berkeley
Drive: 10 min 3.0 mi
Lincoln University, Oakland
Drive: 8 min 3.4 mi
1521 Alcatraz Ave is within 6 minutes or 2.1 miles from Berkeley City College. It is also near Samuel Merritt University and UC Berkeley.
Schools
Malcolm X Elementary
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
Attendance Zone
Sankofa United Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
Nearby
Sylvia Mendez Elementary
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
Attendance Zone
Willard Middle
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
Attendance Zone
Berkeley High
Public High School
Grades 9-12
Attendance Zone
Shelton's Primary Education Center
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Nearby
American International Montessori School
Private Elementary School
Grades K-5
Nearby
Ecole Bilingue de Berkeley
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
Nearby
Hillview Christian Academy
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
Nearby
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Transportation

Transportation options available in Berkeley include Ashby Station, located 0.6 mile from 1521 Alcatraz Ave. 1521 Alcatraz Ave is near Metro Oakland International, located 13.0 miles or 21 minutes away, and San Francisco International, located 22.7 miles or 36 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Ashby Station
Walk: 11 min 0.6 mi
North Berkeley
Drive: 5 min 2.0 mi
Rockridge
Drive: 6 min 2.0 mi
Downtown Berkeley
Drive: 6 min 2.3 mi
Macarthur
Drive: 7 min 2.9 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Emeryville
Drive: 4 min 1.4 mi
Berkeley Amtrak
Drive: 6 min 2.8 mi
Oakland
Drive: 9 min 4.2 mi
Richmond
Drive: 15 min 9.0 mi
San Francisco Caltrain Station Southbound
Drive: 17 min 10.3 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Metro Oakland International
 Drive: 21 min 13.0 mi
San Francisco International
 Drive: 36 min 22.7 mi

Walkability Near 1521 Alcatraz Ave Berkeley, CA 94703

Getting Around
Very Walkable
Walkability
80 / 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
70 / 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70 / 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70 / 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 1521 Alcatraz Ave.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
The Promenade
Drive: 3 min 1.3 mi
2551-2555 San Pablo Ave
Drive: 4 min 1.4 mi
The Public Market
Drive: 4 min 1.7 mi
1521 Alcatraz Ave has 3 shopping centers within 1.7 miles, which is about a 4-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Willard Park
 Drive: 5 min 1.7 mi
Strawberry Creek Park
 Drive: 4 min 1.7 mi
Habitot Children's Museum
 Drive: 5 min 1.8 mi
San Francisco Bay Trail (at Emeryville)
 Drive: 5 min 1.8 mi
People's Park
 Drive: 6 min 2.1 mi
1521 Alcatraz Ave has 5 parks within 2.1 miles, including Strawberry Creek Park, Willard Park, and Habitot Children's Museum.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Children's Hospital & Research Center Oakland
Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Alta Bates Campus
Drive: 4 min 1.4 mi
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Oakland / Richmond
Drive: 6 min 2.5 mi
1521 Alcatraz Ave has 3 hospitals within 2.5 miles, the nearest is Children's Hospital & Research Center Oakland which is 1.2 miles away and a 3 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Oakland Army Base
Drive: 14 min 5.5 mi
Alameda/US Naval Air Station Alameda
Drive: 16 min 7.0 mi
1521 Alcatraz Ave is 5.5 miles from Oakland Army Base, and is convenient to other military bases, including Alameda/US Naval Air Station Alameda.
 
 
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Does 1521 Alcatraz Ave have in-unit laundry?

1521 Alcatraz Ave does not offer in-unit laundry or shared facilities. Please contact the property to learn about nearby laundry options.

What utilities are included in rent at 1521 Alcatraz Ave?

Utilities are not included in rent. Residents should plan to set up and pay for all services separately.

Is parking available at 1521 Alcatraz Ave?

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Is 1521 Alcatraz Ave pet-friendly?

1521 Alcatraz Ave does not allow pets, though service animals are always welcome in accordance with applicable laws.

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