Listing Owner
Member Since 2026
The Arlington – Furnished Residence Near UC Berkeley Lease Term: 9–12 months (12 months preferred) Thoughtfully designed to feel like home—not just another furnished rental. Welcome to The Arlington, a beautifully furnished residence in the quiet Kensington/Berkeley Hills, just minutes from the University of California, Berkeley. Offering approximately 1,200 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space, this private lower-level residence features one spacious bedroom, a dedicated office that can also serve as a second bedroom, two updated ¾ bathrooms (each with a walk-in shower), a private entrance, and a large exclusive-use patio surrounded by mature landscaping. My wife and I live upstairs and have taken great care to create a comfortable, peaceful home for someone who will truly appreciate it. This has been my family home since 1979, and I feel fortunate to have grown up here and continue living in this wonderful home and neighborhood. Our goal is to provide more than simply a furnished apartment—we want to offer a welcoming residence where you can settle in, focus on your work, and experience the Bay Area from a place that has meant so much to our family. We hope you'll enjoy the home, the gardens, and this special neighborhood as much as I have over the years. Interestingly, before my parents purchased the home in 1979, the downstairs residence was rented to UC Berkeley students and professors from the late 1960s through 1979. It seems fitting that it is once again welcoming members of the university community. The apartment is fully furnished and thoughtfully equipped for an extended stay with quality furnishings, a large Sony Smart TV, high-speed Wi-Fi, a fully stocked kitchen, coffee maker, electric kettle, slow cooker, waffle maker, cookware, dishes, books, games, puzzles, and everything needed to simply arrive with your suitcase. The dedicated office provides an ideal workspace for teaching, research, writing, or remote work. Large windows bring in abundant natural light, while the expansive private patio offers a peaceful setting for morning coffee, outdoor dining, reading, or relaxing after a busy day. Monthly rent includes high-speed internet, electricity, gas, water, garbage service, routine landscaping, and professional monthly housekeeping. Shared laundry facilities are located in the garage and are available with flexible scheduling. The Arlington is especially well suited for visiting UC Berkeley faculty, researchers, postdoctoral scholars, medical professionals, traveling nurses, executives, and other professionals seeking a quiet, well-appointed home for a 9–12 month stay. Well-behaved cats or small dog may be considered with owner approval and monthly pet rent. No smoking or vaping is permitted anywhere on the property. Located just minutes from UC Berkeley, Solano Avenue, Berkeley's Gourmet Ghetto, Tilden Regional Park, BART, and convenient access to San Francisco, Oakland, and Walnut Creek, The Arlington offers an exceptional combination of privacy, comfort, and convenience. We look forward to welcoming someone who will appreciate and enjoy this home as much as we do.
9 Months | Dates are flexible for this listing
Comments: Seeking a 9–12 month tenancy. Start date is flexible. Ideal for visiting faculty, researchers, medical professionals, and executives. Please contact us if your preferred dates vary slightly—we're happy to discuss options.
University of California, Berkeley
Kensington
Berkeley
Comments: Peaceful Kensington location just minutes from UC Berkeley. Enjoy a quiet residential setting with easy access to campus, BART, San Francisco, Solano Avenue, Tilden Regional Park, cafés, restaurants, and hiking trails.
Comments: Monthly rent includes high-speed internet, electricity, gas, water, garbage, professional landscaping, and monthly housekeeping. One-month security deposit required. Well-behaved cats or small dog may be considered with approval.
Comments: A car is not provided. The home offers convenient access to public transportation, UC Berkeley, BART, shopping, restaurants, and major highways. Biking is also a popular option for reaching campus and nearby neighborhoods.
Furnished
High Speed Internet
Wi-Fi
TV
Cable or Satellite
Printer
Balcony or Patio
Garden
Backyard
Stairs
Oven
Stove
Microwave
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Washer
Dryer
Comments: Large private patio with outdoor dining and lounge seating, surrounded by mature landscaping and gardens. The outdoor space is exclusively for the tenant's use and offers a peaceful setting for relaxing, reading, or working outdoors.
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Listing Owner
Member Since 2026
Comments: Private, fully self-contained lower level of an owner-occupied home with a separate entrance, dedicated office, two full bathrooms, and exclusive-use patio. Laundry access provided. No interior living spaces are shared.