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1.5 Bathrooms $3,500 754 8/1/25
8/1/25 $3,500 754Sq. Ft.
* 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.

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836 Kern St

Welcome to your home away from home. In a quiet and safe neighborhood tucked against dog-friendly Wildcat Canyon, this fully furnished cottage features 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom & 1 partial bathroom, with a retro kitchen and huge landscaped... garden. The garage has been converted into a sun filled office/bedroom with a shower, water closet, and indoor laundry. Traveling with fur babies? This is the home for you with a large, fully fenced yard and pet doors. Wild Cat Canyon trailhead is a few blocks away, and the Ohlone Trail/Greenway bike route connects nearby El Cerrito, Berkeley and Point Richmond. The Richmond Ferry Terminal, with daily departures to San Francisco, is a 10 minute drive and El Cerrito del Norte BART station is a 5 min. drive. With an I-80 on-ramp a few streets away, this location is perfect for professionals looking to work in the East Bay and explore the wide offerings of the entire Bay Area. This location offers unparalleled convenience at a very affordable rental rate.

Parking available on the street and in the driveway. Owner has generously provided a bicycle for occupants to use.

Leases requires a minimum 3 month stay.
Sleeps up to 5 people (1 queen bed, 1 double bed, 1 twin futon).
**Solar Panels Installed + Utilities Included.**
Security Deposit is 1 month's rent or more, depending on length of stay.

All adult residents must complete a separate application. Application fee is $60/applicant.
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All Pets & Assistance Animals must complete a Pet Screening application. Each pet application is $30/pet unless a certified service animal, and then $0.
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Amenities

Unit Features

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Fees and Policies

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

Cats Allowed

  • Fee Not Specified

Dogs Allowed

  • Fee Not Specified

Shopping Centers

Torina PlazaWalk: 13 min (0.7 mi)
Smart & Final Retail CenterWalk: 13 min (0.7 mi)
Food Maxx CenterWalk: 19 min (1.0 mi)

Military

Armory West Contra CostaWalk: 44 min (2.3 mi)
Military ReservationDrive: 10 min (4.7 mi)

Transit / Subway

El Cerrito Del Norte StationWalk: 33 min (1.7 mi)
Richmond StationWalk: 44 min (2.3 mi)
El Cerrito Plaza StationWalk: 68 min (3.6 mi)
BerkeleyDrive: 10 min (6.8 mi)
North Berkeley StationDrive: 13 min (7.7 mi)
Downtown Berkeley StationDrive: 14 min (8.2 mi)
EmeryvilleDrive: 12 min (8.6 mi)

Airports

Metro Oakland InternationalDrive: 29 min (21.2 mi)
San Francisco InternationalDrive: 41 min (28.8 mi)

Colleges and Universities Nearby

Contra Costa CollegeWalk: 48 min (2.5 mi)
Berkeley City CollegeDrive: 14 min (8.1 mi)
UC BerkeleyDrive: 18 min (9.2 mi)

Parks and Recreation

Wildcat Canyon Regional ParkWalk: 59 min (3.1 mi)
Marina Park & GreenWalk: 67 min (3.5 mi)
Shimada Friendship ParkDrive: 9 min (4.4 mi)
Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical ParkDrive: 9 min (4.4 mi)
Blake GardenDrive: 11 min (5.1 mi)

Ratings

Somewhat Walkable

57

Walk Score ®

Out of 100

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

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Some Transit

40

Transit Score ®

Out of 100

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

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Bikeable

54

Bike Score ®

Out of 100

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

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Active

69

Soundscore ™

Out of 100

Traffic:

Busy

Airport:

Calm

Business:

Active

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