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Fourth and U
2020 4th St
Berkeley, CA 94710
Berkeley, CA 94710
- 2 Bedroom Bedrooms
- 953–1,307Square Feet
About 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 one- or two-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 barbecue 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. Price reflected is base rent and does not include mandatory or optional fees. Detailed fee information and fee schedules can be found on the community's Leasing Info page on our Essex website.
Fourth and U is located in the Southwest Berkeley Neighborhood and 94710 Zip code of Berkeley, CA.
Unique Features and Amenities
- Airbnb-friendly community
- Barbecue Area
- Bike Maintenance Station
- Bike Storage
- Double-pane windows
- Extra Storage
- Gardens and walking paths
- Keyless Entry
- modern bathroom
- Night Patrol
- Online Resident Portal
- Open Concept Floor Plan
- Oversized windows
- Parking
- Pet Friendly
- Smart Home Technology
- Storage Units
- Ultrafast internet connectivity
- Walk-in closet
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Floorplan Pricing and Availability
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From $3,277
University
2 Beds, 2 Baths, 953-1106 sq ftAvailable NowModel Gallery
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Availability Details
Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft View Details $3,309 Available Now S210 1106 $3,277 August 4, 2025 S410 953 Model Amenities and Features
Features
- Balcony
- Heating
- Washer/Dryer
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Island Kitchen
- Quartz Countertops
- Stainless Steel Appliances
Living Space
- Crown Molding
- Hardwood Floors
Unique Features
- Double-pane windows
- Extra storage
- Keyless entry
- Modern bathroom
- Open concept floor plan
- Oversized windows
- Smart home technology
- Ultrafast Internet connectivity
- Walk-in closet
Unit S210 Amenities and Features
Kitchen
- Stainless Steel Appliances
Living Space
- Den
Unique Features
- 2nd floor
- Double-pane windows
- Eastern exposure
- End/corner location
- Extra storage
- Keyless entry
- Mandatory Fee: Utilities cost based on usage
- Modern bathroom
- Northern exposure
- Open concept floor plan
- Oversized windows
- Smart home technology
- Ultrafast Internet connectivity
- Walk-in closet
Model Rent and Fees
Price
- $3,277 - $3,309
Unit S410 Amenities and Features
Kitchen
- Stainless Steel Appliances
Living Space
- Den
Unique Features
- 4th floor
- Double-pane windows
- Eastern exposure
- End/corner location
- Extra storage
- Keyless entry
- Large patio/balcony
- Mandatory Fee: Utilities cost based on usage
- Modern bathroom
- Northern exposure
- Open concept floor plan
- Oversized windows
- Smart home technology
- Ultrafast Internet connectivity
- Walk-in closet
Model Rent and Fees
Price
- $3,277 - $3,309
Apartment Model: University2 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 953-1106 sq ftAvailable Now![]()
University - Floorplan 1 Apartment Unit: S210Apartment Model: University2 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1106 sq ftAvailable NowApartment Unit: S410Apartment Model: University2 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 953 sq ftAvailable August 4, 2025From $3,077
Telegraph
2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1007-1078 sq ftCheapest 2 BedroomThis is the cheapest 2 Bedroom at this PropertyAvailable Jun 21Model Gallery
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Availability Details
Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft View Details $3,117 June 21, 2025 S309 1007 $3,077 June 26, 2025 N106 1078 $3,097 July 13, 2025 S432 1078 Model Amenities and Features
Features
- Balcony
- Heating
- Washer/Dryer
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Island Kitchen
- Quartz Countertops
- Stainless Steel Appliances
Living Space
- Crown Molding
- Hardwood Floors
Unique Features
- Double-pane windows
- Extra storage
- Keyless entry
- Modern bathroom
- Open concept floor plan
- Oversized windows
- Smart home technology
- Ultrafast Internet connectivity
- Walk-in closet
Unit S309 Amenities and Features
Kitchen
- Stainless Steel Appliances
Unique Features
- 3rd floor
- Courtyard view
- Double-pane windows
- End/corner location
- Extra storage
- Keyless entry
- Mandatory Fee: Utilities cost based on usage
- Modern bathroom
- Open concept floor plan
- Oversized windows
- Patio/balcony
- Smart home technology
- Southern exposure
- Ultrafast Internet connectivity
- Walk-in closet
- Western exposure
Model Rent and Fees
Price
- $3,077 - $3,199
Unit N106 Amenities and Features
Kitchen
- Stainless Steel Appliances
Unique Features
- 1st floor
- Double-pane windows
- Extra storage
- Keyless entry
- Large bedroom
- Large living room
- Mandatory Fee: Utilities cost based on usage
- Modern bathroom
- Open concept floor plan
- Oversized windows
- Patio/balcony
- Smart home technology
- Southern exposure
- Ultrafast Internet connectivity
- Walk-in closet
- Western exposure
Model Rent and Fees
Price
- $3,077 - $3,199
Unit S432 Amenities and Features
- Extra storage
Features
- Balcony
- Heating
- Washer/Dryer
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Island Kitchen
- Quartz Countertops
- Stainless Steel Appliances
Living Space
- Crown Molding
- Hardwood Floors
Unique Features
- 4th floor
- Bay view
- Double-pane windows
- End/corner location
- Keyless entry
- Mandatory Fee: Utilities cost based on usage
- Modern bathroom
- Northern exposure
- Open concept floor plan
- Oversized windows
- Patio/balcony
- Smart home technology
- Ultrafast Internet connectivity
- Walk-in closet
- Western exposure
Model Rent and Fees
Price
- $3,077 - $3,199
Apartment Model: Telegraph2 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1007-1078 sq ftAvailable June 21, 2025![]()
Telegraph - Floorplan 1 Apartment Unit: S309Apartment Model: Telegraph2 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1007 sq ftAvailable June 21, 2025Apartment Unit: N106Apartment Model: Telegraph2 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1078 sq ftAvailable June 26, 2025Apartment Unit: S432Apartment Model: Telegraph2 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1078 sq ftAvailable July 13, 2025$3,377
Vine
2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1307 sq ftLargest 2 BedroomThis is the largest 2 Bedroom at this PropertyAvailable Jul 17Model Gallery
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Availability Details
Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft $3,377 July 17, 2025 S213 1307 Unit S213 Amenities and Features
Kitchen
- Stainless Steel Appliances
Unique Features
- 2nd floor
- Double-pane windows
- Eastern exposure
- End/corner location
- Extra storage
- Keyless entry
- Mandatory Fee: Utilities cost based on usage
- Modern bathroom
- Open concept floor plan
- Oversized windows
- Smart home technology
- Southern exposure
- Ultrafast Internet connectivity
- Walk-in closet
Model Rent and Fees
Price
- $3,377
Apartment Model: Vine2 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1307 sq ftAvailable July 17, 2025![]()
Vine - Floorplan 1 Apartment Unit: S213Apartment Model: Vine2 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1307 sq ftAvailable July 17, 2025
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.
Property Information
- 171 Units
- 4 Stories
- Built in 2010
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Lease Terms
- We have flexible lease terms and pricing to fit your needs!
- Short Term Lease Options
Pet Policy
Pet Policy - Cats
- Pets Must Be Spayed/Neutered.
- $50 Monthly Pet Rent
- $500 Deposit
- A Deposit Of $500 Is Required For Up To 2 Pets.
Pet Policy - Dogs
- Pets Must Be Spayed/Neutered.
- $500 Deposit
- $75 Monthly Pet Rent
- 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.
Fee & Deposit Info
One-Time Fees
- $48 Application Fee
Features and Amenities
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2020 4th St, Berkeley, CA 94710
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Hours and Contact Info
Open Now
Currently Closed
By Appointment
| Monday | 9:00 am–6:00 pm |
| Tuesday | 9:00 am–6:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 10:00 am–6:00 pm |
| Thursday | 9:00 am–6:00 pm |
| Friday | 9:00 am–6:00 pm |
| Saturday | 9:00 am–6:00 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Getting Around
Walk Score®
94 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
97 / 100
Biker's Paradise
Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike
Transit Score®
56 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Renters Reviews and Ratings
Uncaring staff, dirty common spaces, package theft
November 11, 2023This 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. ...Read MoreReview from Apartments.com
The property does nothing to stop thieves
October 10, 2022There 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 awefulReview from Apartments.com
Do not live in this place unless you are ok with missing packages
December 5, 2020This place has no camera in corridor and so far two of my packages were stolen. Be very careful that don't care about that.Review from Apartments.com
Miss it
August 9, 2015We 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.Review from Apartments.com
Professional side of Berkeley
July 20, 2015I 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.Read MoreReview from Apartments.com
Nearby Schools
Rosa Parks Environmental Science Magnet School
Berkeley Unified
920 Allston Way
Public School - Grades K-5 (364 Students)
In Attendance Zone1 minute drive / 0.3 miles away
Martin Luther King Middle
Berkeley Unified
1781 Rose Street
Public School - Grades 6-8 (871 Students)
In Attendance Zone4 minute drive / 1.6 miles away
Berkeley High
Berkeley Unified
1980 Allston Way
Public School - Grades 9-12 (3204 Students)
In Attendance Zone4 minute drive / 1.6 miles away
Ruth Acty Elementary
Berkeley Unified
1400 Ada Street
Public School - Grades K-5 (395 Students)
In Attendance Zone3 minute drive / 1.2 miles away
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Points of Interest
Time and distance from Fourth and U.
Big Box and Retail
Walgreens
1050 Gilman St
2 minute drive / 0.69 miles away
Target
1055-1057 Eastshore Hwy
2 minute drive / 0.97 miles away
Staples
2352 Shattuck Ave
5 minute drive / 1.76 miles away
Colleges and Universities
Groceries
Whole Foods
1025 Gilman St
2 minute drive / 0.75 miles away
Trader Joe's
5733 Christie Ave
4 minute drive / 2.3 miles away
Safeway
5100 Broadway
7 minute drive / 3.71 miles away
Hospitals
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Alta Bates Campus
2450 Ashby Avenue
5 minute drive / 2.51 miles away
Children's Hospital & Research Center Oakland
747 52nd Street
6 minute drive / 2.86 miles away
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Oakland / Richmond
275 West Macarthur Boulevard
8 minute drive / 3.94 miles away
Military Bases
8 minute drive / 3.8 miles away
8 minute drive / 3.94 miles away
10 minute drive / 4.75 miles away
Parks and Recreation
Fourth and U has 5 parks within 10.1 miles, including San Francisco Maritime National Historic Site, Moscone Recreation Center, Alta Plaza Park, Glen Canyon, and duboce park.
Restaurants and Dining
Shopping Centers
Fourth and U has 5 shopping centers within 1.7 miles.
Transit Stations
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Rental Price Ranges in the Area
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkeley Studio Apartments | $2,470 | $999 | $5,006 |
| Berkeley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,752 | $795 | $5,429 |
| Berkeley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,376 | $800 | $7,607 |
| Berkeley 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,134 | $849 | $9,300 |
| Berkeley 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,258 | $1,165 | $10,000+ |
| Berkeley 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,909 | $1,290 | $10,000+ |
| Berkeley 6 Bedroom Apartments | $1,931 | $1,315 | $10,000+ |
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