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The Riviera

2501 Benvenue Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704

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  • Monthly Rent

    $3,295

  • Bedrooms

    2 bd

  • Bathrooms

    1 ba

  • Square Feet

    748 sq ft

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  • 12 Month

Property Information

  • Built in 1960
  • 32 units/3 stories

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About The Riviera

2 Bedroom 1 Bath! Close to Campus! We have a 2 bedroom 1 bathroom apartment available. . OPEN HOUSE: . The Riviera is a 32-unit apartment building on the corner of Dwight Way and Benvenue Ave., across Unit 2 housing. It is a very short walk to Telegraph Ave. popular eateries and boutique shops, one block to the 51B, and four blocks to campus. . VIRTUAL TOUR: . Utilities Included: - Water - Garbage - Coin Laundry On Site - Parking Available - Secured Entrance - Sorry no pets . Rent 3 People: $3,295 4 People: $3,400 . Application Fee: $40 per applicant and $40 per co-signer if applicable . Square One Management provides all of our residents with convenient online portals through which they can connect with us, make payments, or submit maintenance requests. Complete our application and leasing process electronically at our website, We are a local team offering a boutique service with an office in downtown Berkeley. We pride ourselves on taking all of our resident's requests seriously. We create a positive living environment and relationship with our community. The Riviera at 2501 Benvenue Ave is a 32-unit building at the corner of Dwight Way and Benvenue Ave., across Cal's Unit 2 housing. Within a short walk's distance to AC Transit stops and a variety of boutique shops, restaurants, cafes and bars along College and Telegraph Avenue. All the apartments at The Riviera are renovated with hardwood floors and sunny interiors.

The Riviera is an apartment community located in Alameda County and the 94704 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Berkeley Unified attendance zone.

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Community Amenities

  • Laundry Facilities
  • Walk-Up

Apartment Features

Hardwood Floors

Microwave

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  • Range
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Amenities
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  • Walk-Up
  • Heating
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Balcony
Office Hours
Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday By Appointment
Sunday Closed
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Neighborhood

Exuding the eccentric charm Berkeley is known for, Elmwood is one of Berkeley’s best neighborhoods to live in. Located with walking distance of the University of California, Berkeley mixes the energy of a college town with a strong sense of community of a small town. Elmwood is best known for being home to the historic Elmwood Shopping District, a two-block hub featuring over 80 independently owned restaurants and shops. A plethora of international eateries reflect the diversity of the city while boutiques like Tail of the Yak Trading Company, a fanciful shop that sells eclectic gifts, illustrate the one-of-a-nature of the district. The historic Rialto Cinemas Elmwood hosts film festivals year-round while other venues also host community events. Conveniently, the iconic Telegraph Avenue (the center of Berkeley’s counter-culture movement) also runs through the neighborhood, providing even more amenities.

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Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
UC Berkeley
Drive: 4 min 1.3 mi
Berkeley City College
Drive: 4 min 1.4 mi
Samuel Merritt University
Drive: 10 min 3.5 mi
Lincoln University, Oakland
Drive: 11 min 5.2 mi
The Riviera is within 4 minutes or 1.3 miles from UC Berkeley. It is also near Berkeley City College and Samuel Merritt University.
Schools
  • Public Schools
  • Private Schools
Emerson Elementary
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
270 Students
Attendance Zone
Sylvia Mendez Elementary
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
370 Students
Attendance Zone
Sankofa United Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
270 Students
Nearby
Willard Middle
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
596 Students
Attendance Zone
Berkeley High
Public High School
Grades 9-12
3,204 Students
Attendance Zone
The Elmwood Academy
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
106 Students
Nearby
Global Montessori International School
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-5
58 Students
Nearby
Maybeck High School
Private High School
Grades 9-12
109 Students
Nearby
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Transportation

Transportation options available in Berkeley include Downtown Berkeley, located 1.4 miles from The Riviera. The Riviera is near Metro Oakland International, located 14.2 miles or 23 minutes away, and San Francisco International, located 24.8 miles or 40 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Downtown Berkeley
Drive: 4 min 1.4 mi
Downtown Berkeley Station
Drive: 4 min 1.4 mi
Ashby
Drive: 5 min 1.6 mi
Rockridge Station
Drive: 6 min 2.0 mi
North Berkeley Station
Drive: 8 min 2.5 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Berkeley
Drive: 10 min 3.1 mi
Emeryville
Drive: 10 min 3.4 mi
Oakland
Drive: 11 min 6.0 mi
Richmond
Drive: 20 min 9.6 mi
San Francisco 4Th & King
Drive: 22 min 12.3 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Metro Oakland International
Drive: 23 min 14.2 mi
San Francisco International
Drive: 40 min 24.8 mi
Walker's Paradise
94
Walk Score®
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Good Transit
63
Transit Score®
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The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.
Very Bikeable
85
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This area is very Bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.
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Time and distance from The Riviera.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Southside Square
Walk: 15 min 0.8 mi
College Square
Drive: 4 min 1.3 mi
Acheson Commons
Drive: 4 min 1.4 mi
The Riviera has 3 shopping centers within 1.4 miles, which is about a 4-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
People's Park
Walk: 3 min 0.2 mi
Willard Park
Walk: 8 min 0.4 mi
University and Jepson Herbaria
Drive: 5 min 1.4 mi
Essig Museum of Entomology
Drive: 5 min 1.4 mi
UC Berkeley Museum of Paleontology
Drive: 5 min 1.4 mi
The Riviera has 5 parks within 1.4 miles, including People's Park, Willard Park, and Essig Museum of Entomology.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Alta Bates Campus
Walk: 15 min 0.8 mi
Children's Hospital & Research Center Oakland
Drive: 7 min 2.5 mi
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Oakland / Richmond
Drive: 9 min 3.1 mi
The Riviera has 3 hospitals within 3.1 miles, the nearest is Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Alta Bates Campus which is 0.8 mile away and a 15 minute walk.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Military Reservation
Drive: 15 min 4.9 mi
Oakland Army Base
Drive: 18 min 7.7 mi
The Riviera is 4.9 miles from Military Reservation, and is convenient to other military bases, including Oakland Army Base.
 
 

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The Riviera is in Elmwood in the city of Berkeley. Here you’ll find three shopping centers within 1.4 miles of the property. Five parks are within 1.4 miles, including People's Park, Willard Park, and Essig Museum of Entomology.

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