Last Updated: March 27, 2025
Contact Information
Main Contact: Asia Mitchell, Resident Manager
Contact Phone: (510) 399-4844
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Building Description
Berkeley Way
2020 Berkeley Way, Berkeley, CA 94704
Contact Leasing Agent: Asia Mitchell, Resident Manager
Contact Number: (510) 399-4844, Due to high call volume, you may hear a message.
Email: berkeleyway@bridgehousing.com
Min. Income Requirement 2X the rent. Wheelchair Yes. Eviction OK on a case by case basis. Deposit Studios: $300; 1 Bdrm: $400; 2 Bdrm: $500; For tenants in PB units or with Housing Choice Vouchers, the deposit is the lesser of the set deposits or the tenant portion, at a minimum of $100.
WAIT LIST OPEN. Submit an application for an open slot on the waitlist. APPLY ONLINE or DOWNLOAD APPLICATION AT https://housing.acgov.org/ Applications must be received by April 4, 2025 by 5PM.
Berkeley Way is an 89-unit community in Berkeley offering studio, 1- and 2-bedroom apartments. This quality affordable housing has been developed by BRIDGE Housing Corporation in conjunction with the City of Berkeley and Alameda County.
Property Amenities: Shared Courtyard with Children’s Play Area, Community Room, Secure Bicycle Storage Room, Laundry Room, Amazon Parcel Delivery Locker System, On-Site Professional Management. Additional Accessibility: Lobby and Community Room are Wheelchair Accessible. Building has common area accessible bathrooms and elevators.
- Water and garbage are paid. Tenants are responsible for all other utilities including electricity, phone and cable.
- Credit check fee waived during lease-up
- No Background check
- Some units are subsidized by the Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Program. For non-PBV units, Shelter Plus Care Certificates, Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) and other valid rental assistance programs are accepted by this property.
- Does not work with co-signers
- May work with evictions on a case-by-case basis
- Will work with deposit assistance program
- Near Public Transportation, Downtown Berkeley BART and AC transit lines
- Near School and Shopping
- Small pets (under 20 pounds) are allowed. Pet Deposit $500 and an executed pet agreement will be required. Please contact management if you have a pet.
- This is a non-smoking property.