Fourth and U
2020 4th St,
Berkeley, CA 94710
$2,398 - $3,499
1-2 Beds
New Californian
1885 University Ave,
Berkeley,
CA
94704
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Highlights
- Roof Terrace
- Walk-In Closets
- Elevator
- Balcony
- Views
- Business Center
About New Californian
Enjoy Berkeley living at New Californian. This apartment community is located in the 94704 area of Berkeley. Make sure you to see the available floorplan options. The team of leasing professionals is ready to show you our community. Make your move to New Californian. Stop by the leasing office to talk about leasing your next apartment.
New Californian is an apartment community located in Alameda County and the 94704 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Berkeley Unified School District attendance zone.
Community Amenities
Elevator
Roof Terrace
Recycling
Business Center
- Video Patrol
- Recycling
- Online Services
- Elevator
- Business Center
- Roof Terrace
Apartment Features
Washer/Dryer
Air Conditioning
Dishwasher
High Speed Internet Access
- High Speed Internet Access
- Washer/Dryer
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Smoke Free
- Cable Ready
- Sprinkler System
- Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Granite Countertops
- Microwave
- Range
- Carpet
- Views
- Walk-In Closets
- Balcony
1885 University Ave,
Berkeley,
CA
94704
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.
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Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| Downtown Berkeley | Berkeley, CA | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,281 | $2,091 |
| 1 Bedroom | $2,642 | $2,261 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $3,936 | $3,320 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $4,465 | $4,393 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 7 min | 0.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 4.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 13 min | 5.2 mi |
New Californian is within 7 minutes or 0.4 mile from Berkeley City College. It is also near UC Berkeley and Samuel Merritt University.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
Nearby
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
Nearby
Private Elementary School
Grades K-5
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
Nearby
Private High School
Grades 9-12
82 Students
Nearby
School data provided by
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Transportation options available in Berkeley include Downtown Berkeley, located 0.5 mile from New Californian. New Californian is near Metro Oakland International, located 14.4 miles or 26 minutes away, and San Francisco International, located 24.9 miles or 40 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi |
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Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.5 mi |
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Drive: | 9 min | 3.2 mi |
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Drive: | 10 min | 3.3 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.2 mi |
| Drive: | 9 min | 3.2 mi | |
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Drive: | 14 min | 6.1 mi |
| Drive: | 15 min | 8.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 22 min | 12.5 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Metro Oakland International
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Drive: | 26 min | 14.4 mi |
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San Francisco International
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Drive: | 40 min | 24.9 mi |
Walkability Near New Californian
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
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 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
Busy
Soundscore™
63
/ 100
Traffic
BusyAirport
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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 New Californian.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 7 min | 0.4 mi | |
| Walk: | 15 min | 0.8 mi | |
| Walk: | 15 min | 0.8 mi |
New Californian has 3 shopping centers within 0.8 mile, which is about a 15-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Habitot Children's Museum
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Walk: | 10 min | 0.5 mi |
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Museum of Vertebrate Zoology
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Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi |
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UC Berkeley Museum of Paleontology
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Walk: | 15 min | 0.8 mi |
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Essig Museum of Entomology
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Walk: | 15 min | 0.8 mi |
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University and Jepson Herbaria
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Walk: | 15 min | 0.8 mi |
New Californian has 5 parks within 0.8 mile, including Habitot Children's Museum, Museum of Vertebrate Zoology, and UC Berkeley Museum of Paleontology.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 2.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 3.9 mi |
New Californian has 3 hospitals within 3.9 miles, the nearest is Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Alta Bates Campus which is 2.0 miles away and a 6 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 11 min | 3.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 19 min | 7.9 mi |
New Californian is 3.7 miles from Military Reservation, and is convenient to other military bases, including Oakland Army Base.
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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.
1885 University Ave
Berkeley, CA 94704