California Alameda County Berkeley Southwest Berkeley Fourth and U

Fourth and U

2020 4th St, Berkeley, CA 94710

4.8 (5 reviews)

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Monthly Rent

$2,312 - $3,299
Bedrooms

1 - 2 bd
Bathrooms

1 - 2 ba
Square Feet

632 - 1,152 sq ft

Fourth and U

We offer Self-Guided Tours by Appointment Only. Discover a unique balance of cozy charm and modern sophistication at Fourth & U apartments in Berkeley, CA. Make yourself at home in one of our 1- or 2-bedroom apartment homes and enjoy soaring ceilings and large windows that fill your space with natural light. Each of our apartment homes for rent offers an efficient layout enhanced with features for your convenience such as an in-home, full-size washer and dryer. Within our community, spend the afternoon entertaining guests in the courtyard or BBQ area or working up a sweat in our fitness center. Just outside our doors, coffee shops, art galleries, and retail shopping line the street. A bit farther, you will find the renowned culture and individualistic spirit that Berkeley is known for in its dining and entertainment options. Traveling outside of Berkeley to explore San Francisco, Oakland, and beyond is also easy with Berkeley Amtrak and AC Transit right outside our grounds and BART just around the corner.

Pricing & Floor Plans

Addison $2,332

1 Bed 1 Bath 735 Sq Ft

1 Available unit

Unit

Base Price

Sq Ft

Availability

Unit Details

Unit S317

price $2,332

square feet 735

availibility Feb 8

Shattuck $2,312 – $2,437

1 Bed 1 Bath 632 – 810 Sq Ft

3 Available units

Unit

Base Price

Sq Ft

Availability

Unit Details

Unit N107

price $2,437

square feet 810

availibility Feb 14
Unit S211

price $2,312

square feet 632

availibility Mar 1
Unit S334

price $2,332

square feet 632

availibility Mar 20

Elmwood $3,299

2 Beds 2 Baths 1,152 Sq Ft

1 Available unit

Unit

Base Price

Sq Ft

Availability

Unit Details

Unit S401

price $3,299

square feet 1,152

availibility Now

Addison $2,332

1 Bed 1 Bath 735 Sq Ft

1 Available unit

Unit

Base Price

Sq Ft

Availability

Unit Details

Unit S317

price $2,332

square feet 735

availibility Feb 8

Shattuck $2,312 – $2,437

1 Bed 1 Bath 632 – 810 Sq Ft

3 Available units

Unit

Base Price

Sq Ft

Availability

Unit Details

Unit N107

price $2,437

square feet 810

availibility Feb 14
Unit S211

price $2,312

square feet 632

availibility Mar 1
Unit S334

price $2,332

square feet 632

availibility Mar 20

Elmwood $3,299

2 Beds 2 Baths 1,152 Sq Ft

1 Available unit

Unit

Base Price

Sq Ft

Availability

Unit Details

Unit S401

price $3,299

square feet 1,152

availibility Now

* Price shown is base rent and may not include non-optional fees and utilities. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

About Fourth and U

Fourth and U is an apartment community located in Alameda County and the 94710 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Berkeley Unified attendance zone.

Unique Features

Online resident portal
Bike maintenance station
Eco-friendly community
Pet friendly
Lounge area
Storage Units
Bike storage
Night Patrol
BBQ area
Parking
Airbnb-friendly community
Gardens and walking paths

Community Amenities

Fitness Center

Elevator

Clubhouse

Controlled Access

Wi-Fi
Controlled Access
Maintenance on site
On-Site Retail
Elevator
Clubhouse
Fitness Center
Courtyard

Apartment Features

Washer/Dryer

Dishwasher

Hardwood Floors

Walk-In Closets

Washer/Dryer
Heating
Smoke Free
Dishwasher
Stainless Steel Appliances
Island Kitchen
Quartz Countertops
Hardwood Floors
Crown Molding
Views
Walk-In Closets
Balcony
Yard

Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

One-Time Move-In Fees
Administrative Fee

$0
Application Fee

$48

Dogs Allowed
Monthly pet rent

$75
One time Fee

$0
Pet deposit

$500
Restrictions:

A deposit of $500 is required for up to 2 pets. We do not allow guardian dog breeds/crossbreeds, such as Alaskan Malamutes, Rottweilers, Doberman Pinschers, Pit Bulls, German Shepherds, Akitas, Bullmastiffs, Mastiffs, Wolf Dogs or any dog that the landlord believes is a related breed. Restrictions are subject to change without notice. Restrictions do not apply to dogs that aid disabled individuals for equal access to housing.
Comments:

Pets must be spayed/neutered.

Cats Allowed
Monthly pet rent

$50
One time Fee

$0
Pet deposit

$500
Restrictions:

A deposit of $500 is required for up to 2 pets.
Comments:

Pets must be spayed/neutered.

Details

Lease Options

We have flexible lease terms and pricing to fit your needs!
Short term lease

Property Information

Built in 2010
171 units/4 stories

Location

Property Address: 2020 4th St, Berkeley,

CA 94710

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This Property

Available Property

Amenities

Wi-Fi
Controlled Access
Maintenance on site
On-Site Retail
Elevator
Clubhouse
Courtyard
Fitness Center
Online resident portal

Bike maintenance station
Eco-friendly community
Pet friendly
Lounge area
Storage Units
Bike storage
Night Patrol
BBQ area
Parking

Airbnb-friendly community
Gardens and walking paths
Washer/Dryer
Heating
Smoke Free
Dishwasher
Stainless Steel Appliances
Island Kitchen
Quartz Countertops

Hardwood Floors
Crown Molding
Views
Walk-In Closets
Balcony
Yard

Expenses

Recurring

Cat Rent $50

Dog Rent $75

One-Time

Application Fee $48

Cat Fee $0

Cat Deposit $500

Dog Fee $0

Dog Deposit $500

Office Hours

Monday	9am - 6pm
Tuesday	9am - 6pm
Wednesday	10am - 6pm
Thursday	9am - 6pm
Friday	9am - 6pm
Saturday	9am - 6pm
Sunday	Closed

Neighborhood

Southwest Berkeley is bounded by University Avenue to the north, Sacramento Street to the East, Alcatraz Avenue to the south and the San Francisco Bay to the west. Southwest Berkeley comprises a fascinating mix of the educational and the industrial. Less dense than the more inland parts of Berkeley, Southwest Berkeley has a diverse mix of apartment and home rentals that will delight students and families alike. Convenient access to the illustrious university make this a great option for students and staff, but any renter will love the restaurant and retail options that make this walkable locale so convenient.

Learn more about living in Southwest Berkeley

Education

Colleges & Universities			Distance
Colleges & Universities			Distance
Berkeley City College	Drive:	6 min	1.9 mi
UC Berkeley	Drive:	10 min	3.0 mi
Samuel Merritt University	Drive:	10 min	5.8 mi
Lincoln University, Oakland	Drive:	12 min	6.4 mi

Fourth and U is within 6 minutes or 1.9 miles from Berkeley City College. It is also near UC Berkeley and Samuel Merritt University.

Schools

Ruth Acty Elementary

Public Elementary School

Grades K-5

395 Students

Attendance Zone

Out of 10

Sankofa United Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Grades K-5

270 Students

Nearby

Out of 10

Rosa Parks Environmental Science Magnet School

Public Elementary School

Grades K-5

364 Students

Attendance Zone

Out of 10

Martin Luther King Middle

Public Middle School

Grades 6-8

871 Students

Attendance Zone

Out of 10

Berkeley High

Public High School

Grades 9-12

3,204 Students

Attendance Zone

Out of 10

Via Center

Private Elementary School

Grades K

20 Students

Nearby

Shu Ren International School

Private Elementary & Middle School

Grades PK-8

55 Students

Nearby

School data provided by GreatSchools

Transportation

Transportation options available in Berkeley include North Berkeley Station, located 1.5 miles from Fourth and U. Fourth and U is near Metro Oakland International, located 16.2 miles or 24 minutes away, and San Francisco International, located 23.8 miles or 37 minutes away.

Transit / Subway			Distance
Transit / Subway			Distance
North Berkeley Station	Drive:	5 min	1.5 mi
Downtown Berkeley Station	Drive:	6 min	2.1 mi
Ashby Station	Drive:	8 min	2.7 mi
El Cerrito Plaza Station	Drive:	7 min	3.5 mi
Rockridge Station	Drive:	14 min	8.0 mi

Commuter Rail			Distance
Commuter Rail			Distance
Berkeley	Walk:	1 min	0.1 mi
Emeryville	Drive:	7 min	2.2 mi
Oakland	Drive:	13 min	7.7 mi
San Francisco 4Th & King	Drive:	18 min	11.4 mi
22Nd Street	Drive:	20 min	12.6 mi

Airports			Distance
Airports			Distance
Metro Oakland International	Drive:	24 min	16.2 mi
San Francisco International	Drive:	37 min	23.8 mi

Walker's Paradise

Walk Score^®

Out of 100

Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.

Good Transit

Transit Score^®

Out of 100

The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.

Biker's Paradise

Bike Score^®

Out of 100

Do you prefer to get around on two wheels? You’ll love living in this neighborhood, which is considered a biker’s paradise.

Soundscore^™

Out of 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Fourth and U.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
Gilman Village	Drive:	4 min	1.3 mi
The Shops at University Village, Albany	Drive:	5 min	1.8 mi
Town Center	Drive:	6 min	2.3 mi

Fourth and U has 3 shopping centers within 2.3 miles, which is about a 6-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.

Parks and Recreation			Distance
Parks and Recreation			Distance
McLaughlin Eastshore State Park	Walk:	13 min	0.7 mi
Strawberry Creek Park	Walk:	16 min	0.8 mi
Cedar-Rose Park	Drive:	4 min	1.4 mi
Shorebird Nature Center	Drive:	4 min	1.4 mi
Shorebird Park	Drive:	4 min	1.6 mi

Fourth and U has 5 parks within 1.6 miles, including McLaughlin Eastshore State Park, Strawberry Creek Park, and Shorebird Nature Center.

Hospitals			Distance
Hospitals			Distance
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Alta Bates Campus	Drive:	10 min	3.3 mi
Children's Hospital & Research Center Oakland	Drive:	10 min	3.5 mi
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center	Drive:	10 min	5.7 mi

Fourth and U has 3 hospitals within 5.7 miles, the nearest is Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Alta Bates Campus which is 3.3 miles away and a 10 minutes drive.

Military Bases			Distance
Military Bases			Distance
Military Reservation	Drive:	12 min	5.6 mi
Oakland Army Base	Drive:	16 min	6.8 mi

Fourth and U is 5.6 miles from Military Reservation, and is convenient to other military bases, including Oakland Army Base.

Property Ratings at Fourth and U

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4.8

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Out of 5

4.8 Blended Score

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11/13/23

Uncaring staff, dirty common spaces, package theft

This place is terrible. The staff are uncaring, doing things like changing the door codes without posting notices so that me and many others came home on a Friday night only to find ourselves locked out. When I complained, they acted like being locked out in the middle of the night was not a big deal. The floors are covered in trash stains and the hallways smell bad. Packages go missing all the time. Even when it requires a signature and someone in the office signs, packages will still disappear.

10/11/22

The property does nothing to stop thieves

There are thieves in the building and the management have done nothing to stop this. cameras everywhere for nothing. You are not safe here and would highly recommend that you look elsewhere. This property is aweful

12/8/20

Do not live in this place unless you are ok with missing packages

This place has no camera in corridor and so far two of my packages were stolen. Be very careful that don't care about that.

9/1/15

Miss it

We were given false information regarding rent increases at the end of our lease. They said there was a 10% ceiling, but we wanted to go month to month. It was a 54% increase for a month to month agreement. Management didn't seem to care about our concerns. They "worked with us" but they were not pleasant about it. Location is nice. Maintenance is fast and friendly. Rent can increase anywhere from 10-54% from my experience. Management doesn't seem to be paid enough to care about the tenants.

7/22/15

Professional side of Berkeley

I moved to the west coast one year ago and got an apartment at the Essex properties in Berkeley. Over the course of the year it's been a great experience. Unfortunately, we are moving to a new apartment next month because the commute is too long for my husband in Berkeley. We loved the apartment though and the management company was pretty responsive. Costs are a bit cheaper than you would see in the city, it's clean (never saw any bugs), modern and located in a cute area that's as far from the college as you can get in Berkeley. I think this building and area are for more young professionals which was a good fit for my husband and I at the time. We had a one bedroom and I think my only complaint (which is minor) was the apartment layout. I think for a one bedroom they could have done a better job and positioning the rooms because we had a long hallway and balcony with a weird view (just to other neighbors' balconies). I feel like they took up a lot of space that could have been maximized in the living room or kitchen area. Good apartment though if you're looking to live in Berkeley away from college town.