The "Amherst" is a historic, Berkeley hotel/apartment building (30 units), located in the downtown district. Originally built in the early 1900's, it was earth-quake retro-fitted in 1995 and designated a landmark in 2003.

It is 1 block from UC Berkeley campus, BART, theaters and is proximate to all kinds of facilities. The "studio" units have their own bath and kitchen and the tenant pays for the gas and electricity (about $20 per month). The single units have shared bath, shower, toilet, and kitchen facilities; the costs of utilities for the single units is included in the rent. There is a coin operated laundry. There is no on-site garage but one can rent a monthly space at public lots in the vacinity. The rooms are wired for Internet but the tenant pays individually for the service.

The rent is due on the 1st of each month. First month, last month, and security deposit is required with a 1 year lease and month to month thereafter. Most tenants are students at UC, BCC, and affiliates.

Roommates may be allowed with separate application and permission of the land-lord with additional fee of 10% of the base rent.