Private Furnished 1bd/1ba – Available August – $1,600 [In-Unit Laundry, Pets OK]

Hello Everyone!

Luxurious 1bd/1ba is available for affordable price for 2024-2025 school year.
Avail now, August, whenever.
Lease Term: Fall, spring term or month to month.
Utilities – elec, gas, garbage, hydro all included.
Unit is tastefully decorated with all utensils and amenities
Close to bus station.
Close to campus
Parking space included
AC in unit
Pets Allowed.
Fully refundable deposit if you don’t like the unit.

Kindly DM me for more details and pics!  Can’t show unit in-person due to me being out of the area and worried about COVID.  If you send deposit and 1st month’s rent via Zelle or Venmo I will mail keys to you.  Refundable deposit if you don’t like the unit.

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Does it sound too good to be true?  It probably is! 

To clarify, the above listing is NOT real and is an example of a possible scam posting you may encounter online.  People have actually called our office to ask to see this unit and asking for the address.

Please be cautious on your housing search.  Housing scams in Berkeley are becoming a problem.

We are seeing most of these scams on Craigslist or on Facebook Marketplace or housing groups.  Vague posts on FB asking you to “Inbox me” or “screenshot this post via DM” are red flags.

The scammer won’t be able to show you the unit for whatever reason and will need you to use Zelle or Venmo to send them the deposit funds to reserve the unit because everyone else wants it too.

Scammers may also ask you to pay a small $50 – $250 fee just to see the unit.  Viewing a unit should not cost you anything in Berkeley.  Most property managers / owners will conduct public open houses or private showings for FREE.

The scammers promise a “guarantee” that if you don’t like the unit they will refund your full security deposit during the first week of moving in.

More information on housing scams on this page: Housing Scams in Berkeley