Dare to discover your inspiration at Parker Apartments. Thoughtfully crafted and conveniently located, the luxurious community offers a unique living experience in south Berkeley, CA. Come home to a modern apartment with bold features and high-end details, such as floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the Bay Area.
Around the pet-friendly community, fantastic amenities provide ultimate relaxation and comfort. Kick back at the outdoor courtyard, or work productively in the co-working and business lounge. Parker immerses residents in a creative and exciting community. Just blocks from UC Berkeley, Parker Apartments places residents in a bustling neighborhood near shops, restaurants and entertainment.
Around the pet-friendly community, fantastic amenities provide ultimate relaxation and comfort. Kick back at the outdoor courtyard, or work productively in the co-working and business lounge. Parker immerses residents in a creative and exciting community. Just blocks from UC Berkeley, Parker Apartments places residents in a bustling neighborhood near shops, restaurants and entertainment.
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Located in the heart of downtown Berkeley, CA, Parker Apartments is a mid-rise community with stunning homes and state-of-the-art amenities. Each pet-friendly floor plan offers an open-concept design and built-in conveniences. Browse the selection of studio, one, two and three bedroom apartments to find a home that suits your needs.
Offering the ultimate in comfort and convenience, Parker boasts a unique living experience in downtown Berkeley. Kick back and relax in your stunning home or interact with neighbors throughout the community. As a resident at Parker, you'll discover the new standard for apartment living. Luxury extends throughout the community with state-of-the-art amenities.
From the contemporary interiors to the top-tier amenities, Parker Apartments radiates modern luxury. Browse the photo gallery for a detailed look at these pet-friendly homes, and then contact the community today to schedule a tour. Parker Apartments leases beautifully designed homes in downtown Berkeley.
Reviews (27)
Omar Jean
Jan 03, 2022
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I feel obliged to give this complex some credit where credit is due. I moved here about a month ago with some minor reservations having read the reviews about the management team. When I arrived mid-September, I had a chance to meet the new property manager who had started that week. He was incredibly friendly, attentive and offered me a direct line of communication should I have any issues. Move-in was a breeze with his help, he helped me work with maintenance to get keys and a tour of the property. Mike and I discussed that he was well aware of the concerns with package security, maintenance
Chun Lam Yiu
Sep 23, 2021
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Honestly the services are non-existent. Packages disappear or are stolen constantly, despite the fact that we paid extras for the apt lockers. The elevator breaks every other day. And previously there could be months before anyone took up a job at the management office. I’ve spoken to numerous fellow residents who are upset with this place. The management ppl told me they didn’t want to assume responsibility abt the loss of packages becos that should be between the couriers and us. I’m like??? Honestly???
Greta Cady
Sep 20, 2021
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Claire W.
Feb 15, 2021
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I highly recommend you keep looking and not rent here. Here's my experience.
I'll start out with the good. The building is a luxury building and the units are nice. Super convenient that there is a gym on the bottom level. There's also a business lounge which is nice to work in. The neighbors are a mix of Cal students, professionals, and the homeless.
Yes, you heard that right. The building has had multiple incidents of homeless people living in stairwells, the parking garage, and even the units. I was kinda aware of some of the crime but not fully aware until someone in the
I'll start out with the good. The building is a luxury building and the units are nice. Super convenient that there is a gym on the bottom level. There's also a business lounge which is nice to work in. The neighbors are a mix of Cal students, professionals, and the homeless.
Yes, you heard that right. The building has had multiple incidents of homeless people living in stairwells, the parking garage, and even the units. I was kinda aware of some of the crime but not fully aware until someone in the
Tom Li
Jan 20, 2021
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The apartments themselves are great. Nice furnishings and are fairly priced for their size.
However, the management is very disorganized. I've had to constantly follow-up on every little thing.
Also, the apartment complex has no free system for handling your packages. Your choices are either to pay for a locker or risk your packages going missing. As it is currently, packages are just randomly dumped around in the garage/area behind the elevators, so it's extremely easy for them to disappear.
Ask management for help in locating your packages, and they'll just tell you to "check with your delivery
However, the management is very disorganized. I've had to constantly follow-up on every little thing.
Also, the apartment complex has no free system for handling your packages. Your choices are either to pay for a locker or risk your packages going missing. As it is currently, packages are just randomly dumped around in the garage/area behind the elevators, so it's extremely easy for them to disappear.
Ask management for help in locating your packages, and they'll just tell you to "check with your delivery
Yoonkyung Cho
Jul 20, 2020
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Horrible management. I had lived here for over a year and finally moved out. The quality of the management gradually deteriorated during my stay, and I think it should be ranked as almost the worst one ever in the Bay area, given their pricing point. The nice Bay view is the only good thing about this apartment. I don’t have any bad personal feelings against their management crew there, but the total lack of a professional management system is a serious problem for the residents. There have been continuous package theft issues, but the company apparently couldn’t care less. They didn’t even
M. A.
May 26, 2020
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Do Not Let your Berkeley student live here!
Management is TERRIBLE!! All they want is to lock you into a contract and take your money.
Security- TERRIBLE
Elevator-Not Safe
I could go on and on!
Not a clean atmosphere.
Management absolutely does not care about the residents!!!
Management had absolutely no sympathy in regards to the COVID-19 pandemic. They said they did not have to help the residents, including students. Even though Greystar owns many on-campus buildings that let students go home without penalty. Overall bad experience.
Management is TERRIBLE!! All they want is to lock you into a contract and take your money.
Security- TERRIBLE
Elevator-Not Safe
I could go on and on!
Not a clean atmosphere.
Management absolutely does not care about the residents!!!
Management had absolutely no sympathy in regards to the COVID-19 pandemic. They said they did not have to help the residents, including students. Even though Greystar owns many on-campus buildings that let students go home without penalty. Overall bad experience.
Sara S.
May 05, 2020
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CAL STUDENTS - DO NOT LIVE HERE. Super rip off and they do not care about you at all.
1. My dog got fleas using the dog wash center!!!
2. Car damaged by stacker parking!!!
3. Packages stolen from mail room OFTEN!!!
4. Bike stolen from mail lounge!!!
5. Elevator shuts down randomly & permit posted on it has been expired for 6 months.
6. High base rent & EVERYTHING is an extra charge.
7. Management makes promises they can't keep then straight GHOST you...
8. Raise the rent on you significantly when it is time to resign - even though they tell you you'll get a better resigning
1. My dog got fleas using the dog wash center!!!
2. Car damaged by stacker parking!!!
3. Packages stolen from mail room OFTEN!!!
4. Bike stolen from mail lounge!!!
5. Elevator shuts down randomly & permit posted on it has been expired for 6 months.
6. High base rent & EVERYTHING is an extra charge.
7. Management makes promises they can't keep then straight GHOST you...
8. Raise the rent on you significantly when it is time to resign - even though they tell you you'll get a better resigning
Shengli S.
Apr 04, 2020
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I dropped my phone onto the lower deck of the stackable parking structure and this happened on Saturday. Although manager Camille is off but she still helped me to grab the phone, huge shout out to her! Aside from the helpful onsite managers, this apartment is one of the few new apartments close to Cal. It has in unit washer and dryer, stainless kitchen appliances including dishwasher, wooden floor, and GREAT sound insulation (I share a wall with a family with a baby and I never heard any noise).
Page F.
Dec 15, 2019
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Ellen P.
Sep 26, 2019
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After living here for more than a year, I could say Parker is for sure an awesome place to live in Berkeley. The current property manager Camille is very friendly and supportive. She goes above and beyond to make residents feel welcomed. The leasing consultant Danielle is also very nice and dedicated to provide the best living experience for us. Jorge, maintenance manager, has always been very prompt and responsive to service requests. Above all, it's plainly wonderful to live in such a positive and welcoming community.
Michelle Johnson
Sep 22, 2019
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My family and I have lived here since the summer, and we are really happy living here. We love living here and we love the location. Camille and Danielle are so professional and are always smiling! They were very responsive, attentive, and made our move extremely quick and easy. Jorge, the maintenance tech is also very nice and very helpful. Thank you Parker Team!
Emerson J.
Sep 19, 2019
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Another couple of things you can expect:
--For management to try to extract thousands of dollars in rent over a quibble (I turned my keys in on the 1st, but since I hadn't filled out an official notification of non-renewal until three weeks prior, they wanted me to pay for an extra couple of weeks. Totally bogus. I fought it and won--because they KNOW it's bogus).
--A tellingly high staff turnover rate. The entire office staff turned over while we lived there, and when I went back a few months after moving, it was all new faces again. Like I said in my initial, they're nice people
--For management to try to extract thousands of dollars in rent over a quibble (I turned my keys in on the 1st, but since I hadn't filled out an official notification of non-renewal until three weeks prior, they wanted me to pay for an extra couple of weeks. Totally bogus. I fought it and won--because they KNOW it's bogus).
--A tellingly high staff turnover rate. The entire office staff turned over while we lived there, and when I went back a few months after moving, it was all new faces again. Like I said in my initial, they're nice people
Jane L.
Aug 31, 2019
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We've been living here a year and wish I could say it's been a nice experience. But, the rent is too high for what you get. Over $3500 a month plus additional for parking. Our lease ended in June and management tried to raise our rent $500 a month. We negotiated down but are still paying considerably more.
The apartments are poorly designed. Bad noise insulation, you hear clearly when your neighbors upstairs are walking, when your neighbor next door is watching tv and strangely, when they are doing laundry- it sounds like it's in your apartment.
The kitchen lacks cabinet and counter
The apartments are poorly designed. Bad noise insulation, you hear clearly when your neighbors upstairs are walking, when your neighbor next door is watching tv and strangely, when they are doing laundry- it sounds like it's in your apartment.
The kitchen lacks cabinet and counter
Spel A.
Apr 15, 2019
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This is super disappointing to have to type, but in addition to having my apartment door forced open with a $7 crow bar while I lived here, I'm now faced with the prospect of having to sue the leasing manager, Courtney, and Greystar for the return of my security deposit.
I lived in rental communities all my life and have never seen a corporation or leasing office make it so difficult to get what is legally mine. I left the apartment in great shape, paid rent on time, and yet it's been more than 21 days without my security deposit. To make matters worse, Courtney won't respond to
I lived in rental communities all my life and have never seen a corporation or leasing office make it so difficult to get what is legally mine. I left the apartment in great shape, paid rent on time, and yet it's been more than 21 days without my security deposit. To make matters worse, Courtney won't respond to
Page F.
Oct 24, 2018
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What a wonderful place to live!
An apt. is more than a space, it's the people who manage and maintain
services.
Former manager, Sunny, guided my move to Parker 1 yr. ago, providing much support for my interminable questions without being peeved.
Courtney, as the new Manager, is incredibly willing to assist, very responsive, and reassuring.
Jennae, leasing agent, showed me apts. when I was initially looking, her
calm, informative manner sealed the deal!
John, Maintenance, was very helpful in showing how things work.
Jorge, new Manager on board, has exceeded all expectations, for initiating
An apt. is more than a space, it's the people who manage and maintain
services.
Former manager, Sunny, guided my move to Parker 1 yr. ago, providing much support for my interminable questions without being peeved.
Courtney, as the new Manager, is incredibly willing to assist, very responsive, and reassuring.
Jennae, leasing agent, showed me apts. when I was initially looking, her
calm, informative manner sealed the deal!
John, Maintenance, was very helpful in showing how things work.
Jorge, new Manager on board, has exceeded all expectations, for initiating
Aliah Hayes
Sep 18, 2018
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Julie H.
Aug 23, 2018
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Greystar Corporation, which manages Parker Apartments, is a company that demonstrates extreme disregard for their customers -- in many cases, (as was mine), stonewalling, lying, refusing to communicate/compromise and ultimately failing to follow through on their word. See their 'F' and 1-star ratings on numerous Better Business Bureau sites, as well as greystarnightmare.com for other consumer accounts.
I signed a lease on a brand new unit at Parker Apartments in Berkeley, CA. At the time there was a two months free promotion which helped to compensate for the high cost of living
I signed a lease on a brand new unit at Parker Apartments in Berkeley, CA. At the time there was a two months free promotion which helped to compensate for the high cost of living
Jeremy T.
Jul 07, 2018
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After a year and a half at The Parker, I will be moving to the other side of the Bay. I just wanted to take a moment to thank Sunny and his team for always doing everything within their power to help with any issue I was having and always showing flexibility and understanding. This was not an easy building to open up, and I am certain that this team has spent countless hours off the clock trouble shooting for residents or figuring out how to solve a problem....but still had time to make sure a delivery got to my unit.
The attitude and professionalism and genuine courtesy (it still exists!) Shown
The attitude and professionalism and genuine courtesy (it still exists!) Shown
Sachi
Apr 19, 2018
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Parker Apartments at 2038 Parker St. Berkeley has terrific location, great amenities and the best management!
Sunny Azizi is one of the best Property Managers we have come across- he is dedicated, extremely helpful, and amazingly responsive to tenant needs making Parker Apartments one of the best place to rent! Equinox gym on site and co-working space with wifi is a great bonus.
Sunny Azizi is one of the best Property Managers we have come across- he is dedicated, extremely helpful, and amazingly responsive to tenant needs making Parker Apartments one of the best place to rent! Equinox gym on site and co-working space with wifi is a great bonus.
Michele D.
Sep 19, 2017
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I moved into Parker about one month ago and I absolutely love it. Starting from the beginning, scheduling a tour wasnt a problem. My friends and I were able to get a tour of Parker and the units available that matched with our schedule. Farokh was extremely helpful and patient. He answered all our questions and always made it a point to remind us that we can go to him for any questions we may have. Now, since I've moved in, I completely call this place home. Sunny and Farokh are always so helpful and responsive. And if there is a problem in our unit, John is always quick to fix it up even
Susan K.
Sep 16, 2017
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We leased a one bedroom Parker Apartment about two months ago. The move in concessions were very good. The beautiful new facilities and convenient downtown location attracted us here. We appreciate how welcome Janae made us feel in the leasing process. A few maintenance issues have been taken care of very well by John. It has been fun to take out a Parker bicycle for a short ride and the business center shared space is very comfortable. We used Parker Wifi there before our own personal network was set up. Good package delivery and trash cardboard recycling is still being addressed. Parking on the
Lam L.
Jul 03, 2017
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Janae, the leasing consultant, was great at showing us the apartments and giving all information. She was flexible when we needed to re-schedule and gave us ample time to respond to her with our decision. Granted that we did not move forward with the process. We definitely felt very welcome visiting Parker and received excellent customer service. We would encourage anyone looking for housing to give Parker a chance.
Michael B.
Apr 04, 2017
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After a month of living at the Parker, I feel enough time has passed to weigh in. Let me start off with the positive - the neighborhood and location. Berkeley is amazing, quirky, and has a real sense of community. Plus, Parker is conveniently located near BART. The units, themselves, are nice with great fixtures and appliances.
Now, onto the areas this community could improve. All residents are paying a minimum of $3,000 per month just for rent; $100-$150 for parking; utilities; valet trash; and a subscription service for package delivery. But, that $3,000 per month is well worth the
Now, onto the areas this community could improve. All residents are paying a minimum of $3,000 per month just for rent; $100-$150 for parking; utilities; valet trash; and a subscription service for package delivery. But, that $3,000 per month is well worth the
Newlyswedish S.
Apr 04, 2017
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Gym living at the Equinox by Parker is terrific. I can not contain my enthusiasm for living at an Equinox gym that also has apartments.The customer service at Equinox is top notch. When even I need them, they are right there, in the residents lounge, holding team meetings business center, chilling in the courtyard, or setting up shop at the front entrance in the mail center. Equinox sales rep literally right inside my front door is unbeatable and unbelievable.
Honestly, 'dis too much.
I was going to hold off writing a Yelp review of the Parker Apartments until a month or so had passed
Honestly, 'dis too much.
I was going to hold off writing a Yelp review of the Parker Apartments until a month or so had passed
Erin S.
Mar 15, 2017
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We moved into a 1BR in the smaller building at the Parker (2037) about a week and a half ago. Construction is complete in this building and there's a great shared courtyard/barbeque space and coworking area downstairs. Our only complaint is the parking which is in the other building and a little tricky to get to, but this was explained before we move in, and there is a discount on parking for residents of 2037.
We love our apartment - all of the appliances are brand-new and finishes are very modern. The location is great, in a quiet neighborhood with a few buisinesses nearby and easy access
We love our apartment - all of the appliances are brand-new and finishes are very modern. The location is great, in a quiet neighborhood with a few buisinesses nearby and easy access
Jennifer W.
Mar 15, 2017
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Since my review was apparently too long, here are some additional considerations to the PROS/CONS list in the first part of my review (Click "Previous Review" to see that list):
ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS
1) The building is brand new, so not all amenities are operational yet.
Example A) The package concierge system (read: package lockers) are still not operational, despite being told they would be running by mid-January. It is currently mid-March. Right now, the leasing staff accepts packages, and you can pick them up during leasing office hours (no notification system in place).
ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS
1) The building is brand new, so not all amenities are operational yet.
Example A) The package concierge system (read: package lockers) are still not operational, despite being told they would be running by mid-January. It is currently mid-March. Right now, the leasing staff accepts packages, and you can pick them up during leasing office hours (no notification system in place).
