Last Updated: February 21, 2025
Contact Information
Main Contact: Shaw Properties
Contact Phone: (510) 665-4350
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Building Description
1 Bdrm House – Rent $2,600. Deposit $2,600. Income Requirement is 3X the amount of rent. Not Wheelchair Accessible. Lower unit of a house. Three units on the property. Unit includes 1 Bathroom with Bathtub, Laminate Flooring, tile in Kitchen, Shared Front and Back Yards, Shared Laundry. No off street parking.
- Water, Sewer, Gas and Electric, Garbage included in the rent. Yard Maintenance.
- Credit Check Fee is $40 per application for age 18 & over. FICO Score of 650 or above.
- Does not accept Cosigners.
- All subsidies must be considered by all types of housing except for Section 8 Project-Based properties. https://www.dfeh.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/32/2020/02/SourceofIncomeFAQ_ENG.pdf.
- No Evictions.
- Near Public Transportation, Schools, Restaurants and Shops. 20 minute walk to Ashby Bart. Easy access to freeway and on bus line.
- No Pets.
- No Smoking.
- Renter’s Insurance Required.
- One Year Lease.
For more information about this apartment or to submit an Application, contact Shaw Properties at (510) 665-4350. Address: 2119 West Street, Berkeley, CA 94702.