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Helios Corner
1531 University Ave,
Berkeley,
CA
94703
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About Helios Corner
Discover your next place at Helios Corner in Berkeley, CA. The convenient University Ave location in the 94703 area of Berkeley makes a popular place to move. The team of leasing professionals will assist you in finding the perfect apartment. Come for a visit to see the current floorplan options. Visit Helios Corner today.
Helios Corner 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.
Community Amenities
- 24 Hour Access
- Pet Play Area
- Walk-Up
Apartment Features
Air Conditioning
Refrigerator
Tub/Shower
Oven
- Air Conditioning
- Tub/Shower
- Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)
- Kitchen
- Oven
- Refrigerator
1531 University Ave,
Berkeley,
CA
94703
Located .6 miles from University of California Berkley, Downtown Berkeley is the heart of the city. This dazzling city center is a vibrant hub for the arts, dining, shopping, business, and entertainment scenes. When searching for rentals in Downtown Berkeley, you’ll find a variety of rental options from affordable studios and quirky cottages to chic high-rise apartments with views of the city. Similar to other urban centers, Downtown Berkley houses movie theaters, office buildings, music stores, entertainment venues, coffee shops, a hospital, urban parks, and more.
In the center of town, you’ll find Berkeley’s renowned arts district, which is home to Roda Theatre, Berkeley Repertory Theatre, Aurora Theatre Company, Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive, and the UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall. Foodies fall in love with this district’s diverse collection of eateries serving everything from boba tea to falafel to pizza. Locals flock to Martin Luther King Jr.
Learn more about living in Downtown Berkeley
Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| Downtown Berkeley | Berkeley, CA | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,353 | $2,107 |
| 1 Bedroom | $2,747 | $2,300 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $3,984 | $3,331 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $4,390 | $4,283 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 14 min | 0.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 1.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 10 min | 4.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 12 min | 5.0 mi |
Helios Corner is within 14 minutes or 0.7 mile from Berkeley City College. It is also near UC Berkeley and Samuel Merritt University.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
216 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
469 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
401 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
596 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
3,218 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
Nearby
Private High School
Grades 9-12
80 Students
Nearby
School data provided by
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Transportation options available in Berkeley include North Berkeley, located 0.3 mile from Helios Corner. Helios Corner is near Metro Oakland International, located 14.6 miles or 25 minutes away, and San Francisco International, located 24.3 miles or 38 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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Walk: | 6 min | 0.3 mi |
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Walk: | 16 min | 0.8 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.9 mi |
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Drive: | 8 min | 3.1 mi |
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Drive: | 11 min | 3.6 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.6 mi |
| Drive: | 8 min | 3.0 mi | |
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Drive: | 13 min | 5.8 mi |
| Drive: | 13 min | 7.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 20 min | 11.9 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Metro Oakland International
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Drive: | 25 min | 14.6 mi |
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San Francisco International
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Drive: | 38 min | 24.3 mi |
Walkability Near Helios Corner
Getting Around
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70
/ 100
Strong Public Transit
Transit
80
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Very Bikeable
Bikeability
80
/ 100
Scores provided by
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
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Soundscore™
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Traffic
-Airport
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HowLoud What is a Sound Score Rating? A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources. How It WorksTime and distance from Helios Corner.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 10 min | 0.5 mi | |
| Walk: | 16 min | 0.8 mi |
Helios Corner has 2 shopping centers within 0.8 mile, which is about a 16-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Strawberry Creek Park
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Walk: | 10 min | 0.5 mi |
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Cedar-Rose Park
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Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi |
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Habitot Children's Museum
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Walk: | 17 min | 0.9 mi |
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Museum of Vertebrate Zoology
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.4 mi |
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UC Berkeley Museum of Paleontology
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Drive: | 6 min | 1.5 mi |
Helios Corner has 5 parks within 1.5 miles, including Strawberry Creek Park, Cedar-Rose Park, and Habitot Children's Museum.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 7 min | 2.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 2.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 10 min | 4.0 mi |
Helios Corner has 3 hospitals within 4.0 miles, the nearest is Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Alta Bates Campus which is 2.5 miles away and a 7 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 12 min | 4.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 17 min | 7.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 20 min | 10.4 mi |
Helios Corner has 3 military bases within 10.4 miles, the nearest is Military Reservation which is 4.1 miles away and a 12 minute drive.
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What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
What is a Sound Score Rating?
A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources.
1531 University Ave
Berkeley, CA 94703