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Furnished 1 Bedroom Backyard Cottage in Albany/North Berkeley

Albany, California, United States
Rates from USD $2800 | Monthly

House | Entire Home
Available Dates:
From August 1, 2026

Description

This peaceful recently built one bedroom cottage is fully furnished and located on the Albany/North Berkeley border – ideal for visiting scholars! The cottage is private and entirely separate from the main house, located in a quiet backyard with trees. All amenities are included (furnished, full bath, energy efficient appliances, in-unit washer/dryer, smart TV). There is ample free street parking. The neighborhood is friendly, safe, and walkable to a variety of destinations: Solano Avenue, which features grocery stores, restaurants, shops, cafes, and a bookstore and post office, is a 10 minute walk away. Hopkins Street, known for its famous produce market, bakery, fish market, and cheese shop, is also only a 10 minute walk away. The North Berkeley BART station is a 1 mile walk from the cottage, which can take you to UC Berkeley, downtown Berkeley, and beyond to the wider San Francisco Bay Area. Bus transportation is also available within walking distance in all directions. From the cottage, you can walk or bike down to the Albany beach and waterfront (2 miles away) or up to the Berkeley Hills (1 mile away), where you will be treated with stunning views of the San Francisco Bay. Contact Me: Please contact me if you have any questions or need more details. I look forward to welcoming you to my backyard cottage retreat!

Bedrooms
1

Bathrooms
1

Offices
0

Size
600 ft2

Suited For
2

Property Type
House

Availability

From August 1, 2026

Minimum Stay

4 Months | Dates are flexible for this listing

Comments: The minimum stay preferred is an academic semester (approximately 4 months). Flexible options include an entire academic year, a full calendar year, or shorter summer stay.

Location

House in Albany, California, United States

Closest University

University of California, Berkeley

Nearby Universities
California State University, East Bay | University of California San Francisco | San Francisco State University | University of San Francisco
Neighborhood

Albany / North Berkeley

Nearby Cities

Berkeley | Oakland | San Francisco | Albany | Emeryville | El Cerrito

Comments: Ideal Bay Area location in a friendly and safe neighborhood. Convenient proximity to shops, restaurants, libraries, parks, and BART/bus transportation.

Explore the Area

Surroundings

  • Off Campus
  • Bike to Campus
  • Writer's Sanctuary
  • Near Park
  • Near Restaurants
  • Near Shops
  • Near Public Transportation

Rental Rates and Terms

Rates from USD $2800 Monthly

Utilities are included

A cleaning service is not included

Comments: Monthly Rent: $2800 for single adult and $3000 for adult couple. Utilities included: High speed internet, water, waste (trash, recycle, and green waste bins), electricity (up to $150 monthly).

Considerations

The home is not suitable for young kids

Pets are not allowed

Smoking is not allowed

A car is not available

Features

Interior

Furnished

Connectivity

High Speed Internet

Wi-Fi

TV

Exterior

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Backyard

Appliances

Oven

Stove

Microwave

Refrigerator

Dishwasher

Washer

Dryer

Comments: The cottage features a brand new heating and cooling system.

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