The Riviera Apartments

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The Riviera

2501 Benvenue Ave
Berkeley, CA 94704

Student Housing

Studio–2 Bedrooms
350–749Square Feet

About The Riviera

. Large 2 Bedroom 1 Bath! We have a two bedroom one bathroom, best suited for up to four people available! . VIRTUAL TOUR: . Book a tour here! . Utilities Included: . - Water . - Garbage . - Coin Laundry On Site . - Parking Available ($125 a month) . - Secured Entrance . - Sorry no pets . The Riviera is a 32-unit apartment building on the corner of Dwight Way and Benvenue Ave., across Unit 2 housing. It is a very short walk to Telegraph Ave. popular eateries and boutique shops, one block to the 51B, and four blocks to campus. . LISTED RENT: $3,595 FOR 4-PEOPLE MAX . Square One Management provides all of our residents with convenient online portals through which they can connect with us, make payments, or submit maintenance requests. Complete our application and leasing process electronically at our website, . We are a local team offering a boutique service with an office in downtown Berkeley. We pride ourselves on taking all of our residents requests seriously. We create a positive living environment and relationship with our community. The Riviera at 2501 Benvenue Ave is a 32-unit building at the corner of Dwight Way and Benvenue Ave., across Cal's Unit 2 housing. Within a short walk's distance to AC Transit stops and a variety of boutique shops, restaurants, cafes and bars along College and Telegraph Avenue. All the apartments at The Riviera are renovated with hardwood floors and sunny interiors.

The Riviera is located in the Elmwood Neighborhood and 94704 Zip code of Berkeley, CA.

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Floorplan Pricing and Availability

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2 Bedrooms

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0 Beds, 1 Baths
Studio, 1 Bath, 350 sq ft

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Unavailable 0 Beds, 1 Baths 350 sq ft
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1 Beds, 1 Baths
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 748 sq ft

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Unavailable 1 Beds, 1 Baths 748 sq ft
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2 Beds, 1 Baths
$3,295
2 Beds, 1 Bath, 655 sq ft
Available Jun 3
Cheapest 2 BedroomThis is the cheapest 2 Bedroom at this Property
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$3,295 June 3, 2026 10 655
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Unit 10 Amenities and Features
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Price
$3,295Plus Fees
Apartment Model: 2 Beds, 1 Baths2 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 655 sq ftAvailable June 3, 2026
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Apartment Unit: 10Apartment Model: 2 Beds, 1 Baths2 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 655 sq ftAvailable June 3, 2026
2 Beds, 1 Baths
$3,595
2 Beds, 1 Bath, 749 sq ft
Available Jun 4
Largest 2 BedroomThis is the largest 2 Bedroom at this Property
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$3,595 June 4, 2026 16 749
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Unit 16 Amenities and Features
Kitchen
Microwave
Range
Refrigerator
Living Space
Hardwood Floors
Services
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Price
$3,595Plus Fees
Apartment Model: 2 Beds, 1 Baths2 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 749 sq ftAvailable June 4, 2026
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Apartment Unit: 16Apartment Model: 2 Beds, 1 Baths2 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 749 sq ftAvailable June 4, 2026
2 Beds, 1 Baths
2 Beds, 1 Bath, 650 sq ft

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2 Beds, 1 Bath, 730 sq ft

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Unavailable 2 Beds, 1 Baths 730 sq ft
2 Beds, 1 Baths
2 Beds, 1 Bath, 748 sq ft

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Unavailable 2 Beds, 1 Baths 748 sq ft
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Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft
Unavailable	0 Beds, 1 Baths	350 sq ft

Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft
Unavailable	1 Beds, 1 Baths	748 sq ft

Price	Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft	Property Map
$3,295	June 3, 2026	10	655

Price	Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft	Property Map
$3,595	June 4, 2026	16	749

Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft
Unavailable	2 Beds, 1 Baths	650 sq ft

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Unavailable	2 Beds, 1 Baths	730 sq ft

Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft
Unavailable	2 Beds, 1 Baths	748 sq 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.

Property Information

32 Units
3 Stories
Built in 1960

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Lease Terms

12 mo

Fees and Policies

The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified.

Required Fees

One-Time Move-In Fees

Due at Move-In
Administrative FeeiCharged per unit$0
Due at Application
Application Fee Per ApplicantiCharged per applicant$35

Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

Hours and Contact Info

Open Now

Currently Closed

By Appointment

Monday	9:00 am–5:00 pm
Tuesday	9:00 am–5:00 pm
Wednesday	9:00 am–5:00 pm
Thursday	9:00 am–5:00 pm
Friday	9:00 am–5:00 pm
Saturday	By Appointment
Sunday	Closed

Renters Reviews and Ratings

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Nearby Schools

Emerson Elementary

Berkeley Unified

2800 Forest Avenue

Public School - Grades K-5 (270 Students)

In Attendance Zone1 minute drive / 0.4 miles away

Berkeley High

Berkeley Unified

1980 Allston Way

Public School - Grades 9-12 (3204 Students)

In Attendance Zone2 minute drive / 0.9 miles away

Willard Middle

Berkeley Unified

2425 Stuart Street

Public School - Grades 6-8 (596 Students)

In Attendance Zone1 minute drive / 0.4 miles away

Sylvia Mendez Elementary

Berkeley Unified

2840 Ellsworth Street

Public School - Grades K-5 (370 Students)

In Attendance Zone2 minute drive / 0.7 miles away

School data provided by GreatSchools.

Points of Interest

Time and distance from The Riviera.

Big Box and Retail

Staples

2352 Shattuck Ave

3 minute drive / 1.01 miles away

Walgreens

5055 Telegraph Ave

5 minute drive / 2.39 miles away

Safeway

5100 Broadway

5 minute drive / 2.43 miles away

Groceries

Safeway

5100 Broadway

5 minute drive / 2.43 miles away

Whole Foods

1025 Gilman St

5 minute drive / 2.69 miles away

Trader Joe's

5733 Christie Ave

7 minute drive / 3.32 miles away

The Riviera has 3 parks within 11.4 miles, including San Francisco Maritime National Historic Site, Moscone Recreation Center, and Glen Canyon.

Restaurants and Dining

P.F. Chang's

5633 Bay Street

7 minute drive / 3.37 miles away

Buca Di Beppo - San Francisco

855 Howard Street

22 minute drive / 10.35 miles away

The Riviera has 5 shopping centers within 1.2 miles.

Rental Price Ranges in the Area

Bedroom	Average Rent	Cheapest Rent	Highest Rent
Berkeley Studio Apartments	$2,496	$950	$5,043
Berkeley 1 Bedroom Apartments	$2,617	$600	$6,842
Berkeley 2 Bedroom Apartments	$3,007	$999	$10,000+
Berkeley 3 Bedroom Apartments	$4,150	$775	$10,000+
Berkeley 4 Bedroom Apartments	$5,248	$972	$10,000+
Berkeley 5 Bedroom Apartments	$5,094	$1,140	$10,000+
Berkeley 6 Bedroom Apartments	$1,948	$963	$9,495