Casa Zimbabwe
2422-2422 Ridge Rd,
Berkeley,
CA
94709
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Monthly Rent
$1,159
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Bedrooms
1 bd
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Bathrooms
1 ba
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Square Feet
500 sq ft

The Casa Zimbabwe, also known as CZ, is a vibrant cooperative community house for students of any university or community college. It is located on the Northside neighborhood of Berkeley, California, just one block away from UC Berkeley campus. CZ is known for its strong culture of creative expression, with its eclectic murals on its hallway walls and regular band nights and other social events. Like all the Berkeley Student Cooperative houses, CZ comes with many amenities included in rent including wifi, utilities, study rooms, communal gym equipment, common spaces, group netflix subscription, and so on. CZ is a historic gem beloved by generations of students, and a truly unique and memorable place to live.
Pricing & Floor Plans
Fees and Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
- One-Time Move-In Fees
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Application Fee$25
- Dogs Allowed
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Monthly pet rent$0
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One time Fee$0
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Pet deposit$250
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Comments:Dogs are negotiable with house council.
- Cats Allowed
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Monthly pet rent$0
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One time Fee$0
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Pet deposit$250
Details
Utilities Included
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Water
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Trash Removal
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Sewer
Lease Options
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By Semester
Property Information
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Built in 1951
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73 units/5 stories
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Furnished Units Available
About Casa Zimbabwe
The Casa Zimbabwe, also known as CZ, is a vibrant cooperative community house for students of any university or community college. It is located on the Northside neighborhood of Berkeley, California, just one block away from UC Berkeley campus. CZ is known for its strong culture of creative expression, with its eclectic murals on its hallway walls and regular band nights and other social events. Like all the Berkeley Student Cooperative houses, CZ comes with many amenities included in rent including wifi, utilities, study rooms, communal gym equipment, common spaces, group netflix subscription, and so on. CZ is a historic gem beloved by generations of students, and a truly unique and memorable place to live.
Casa Zimbabwe is an apartment community located in Alameda County and the 94709 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Berkeley Unified attendance zone.
Unique Features
- Communal Fridge And Freezer Access
- Fall And Spring Semester Communal Meals
- Event Spaces
- Gym Equipment Available
- Scenic Rooftop Common Spaces With Plants
Community Amenities
Fitness Center
Laundry Facilities
Furnished Units Available
Elevator
Clubhouse
Recycling
Grill
Gated
Property Services
- Package Service
- Community-Wide WiFi
- Laundry Facilities
- Maintenance on site
- Property Manager on Site
- 24 Hour Access
- Furnished Units Available
- Trash Pickup - Curbside
- Recycling
- Grocery Service
- Meal Service
- Composting
- Planned Social Activities
- Guest Apartment
- Public Transportation
Shared Community
- Elevator
- Clubhouse
- Lounge
Fitness & Recreation
- Fitness Center
- Bicycle Storage
- Gameroom
- Media Center/Movie Theatre
Outdoor Features
- Gated
- Courtyard
- Grill
Student Features
- Individual Locking Bedrooms
- Roommate Matching
- Study Lounge
- Walk To Campus
- Individual Leases Available
Apartment Features
High Speed Internet Access
Hardwood Floors
Walk-In Closets
Yard
Microwave
Refrigerator
Wi-Fi
Tub/Shower
Highlights
- High Speed Internet Access
- Wi-Fi
- Heating
- Smoke Free
- Storage Space
- Tub/Shower
- Fireplace
- Sprinkler System
- Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)
Kitchen Features & Appliances
- Disposal
- Ice Maker
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Pantry
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Freezer
- Coffee System
- Instant Hot Water
Model Details
- Hardwood Floors
- Tile Floors
- Dining Room
- Family Room
- Office
- Recreation Room
- Views
- Walk-In Closets
- Furnished
- Balcony
- Yard
- Garden
- Package Service
- Community-Wide WiFi
- Laundry Facilities
- Maintenance on site
- Property Manager on Site
- 24 Hour Access
- Furnished Units Available
- Trash Pickup - Curbside
- Recycling
- Grocery Service
- Meal Service
- Composting
- Planned Social Activities
- Guest Apartment
- Public Transportation
- Elevator
- Clubhouse
- Lounge
- Gated
- Courtyard
- Grill
- Fitness Center
- Bicycle Storage
- Gameroom
- Media Center/Movie Theatre
- Individual Locking Bedrooms
- Roommate Matching
- Study Lounge
- Walk To Campus
- Individual Leases Available
- Communal Fridge And Freezer Access
- Fall And Spring Semester Communal Meals
- Event Spaces
- Gym Equipment Available
- Scenic Rooftop Common Spaces With Plants
- High Speed Internet Access
- Wi-Fi
- Heating
- Smoke Free
- Storage Space
- Tub/Shower
- Fireplace
- Sprinkler System
- Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)
- Disposal
- Ice Maker
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Pantry
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Freezer
- Coffee System
- Instant Hot Water
- Hardwood Floors
- Tile Floors
- Dining Room
- Family Room
- Office
- Recreation Room
- Views
- Walk-In Closets
- Furnished
- Balcony
- Yard
- Garden
Monday | 12am - 12am |
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Tuesday | 12am - 12am |
Wednesday | 12am - 12am |
Thursday | 12am - 12am |
Friday | 12am - 12am |
Saturday | 12am - 12am |
Sunday | 12am - 12am |
North Berkeley is one of the most sought-after neighborhoods in East Bay and is located along the northern border of the University of California, Berkeley. Renters with fur babies will enjoy the proximity to various parks including Live Oak Park and Ohlone Dog Park. The neighborhood is a hub for entertainment and gourmet dining, with a myriad of eateries. Renters with various taste palates will appreciate these diverse restaurants.
North Berkeley is home to the Berkley Art Center, a focal point for artistic exploration and community building. North Berkley lies just north Downtown Berkeley, six miles north of Downtown Oakland, and 14 miles northwest of San Francisco, making for an easy commute to these various cities. Luxury apartments, houses, and condos are available for rent.
Learn more about living in North BerkeleyColleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi | |
Walk: | 15 min | 0.8 mi | |
Drive: | 13 min | 4.3 mi | |
Drive: | 15 min | 6.3 mi |

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Transportation options available in Berkeley include Downtown Berkeley Station, located 0.7 mile from Casa Zimbabwe. Casa Zimbabwe is near Metro Oakland International, located 15.5 miles or 26 minutes away, and San Francisco International, located 25.6 miles or 42 minutes away.
Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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Walk: | 14 min | 0.7 mi |
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Walk: | 14 min | 0.7 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.5 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.5 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 1.9 mi |
Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 7 min | 2.4 mi |
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Drive: | 11 min | 3.7 mi |
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Drive: | 15 min | 7.1 mi |
Drive: | 17 min | 8.8 mi | |
Drive: | 24 min | 13.2 mi |
Airports | Distance | ||
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Airports | Distance | ||
Metro Oakland International
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Drive: | 26 min | 15.5 mi |
San Francisco International
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Drive: | 42 min | 25.6 mi |
Time and distance from Casa Zimbabwe.
Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
Walk: | 8 min | 0.5 mi | |
Walk: | 19 min | 1.0 mi | |
Drive: | 7 min | 2.4 mi |
Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
Museum of Vertebrate Zoology
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Walk: | 7 min | 0.4 mi |
University and Jepson Herbaria
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Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi |
Essig Museum of Entomology
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Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi |
UC Berkeley Museum of Paleontology
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Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi |
Habitot Children's Museum
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Walk: | 16 min | 0.9 mi |
Hospitals | Distance | ||
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Hospitals | Distance | ||
Drive: | 6 min | 2.0 mi | |
Drive: | 10 min | 3.1 mi | |
Drive: | 12 min | 4.2 mi |
Military Bases | Distance | ||
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Military Bases | Distance | ||
Drive: | 11 min | 3.7 mi | |
Drive: | 21 min | 8.7 mi |
Casa Zimbabwe Photos
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Casa Zimbabwe
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Casa Zimbabwe is in North Berkeley in the city of Berkeley. Here you’ll find three shopping centers within 2.4 miles of the property. Five parks are within 0.9 mile, including Museum of Vertebrate Zoology, University and Jepson Herbaria, and Essig Museum of Entomology.
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