This page compares pricing of the Berkeley McGee House against other rental options - considering amenities, furnishings, and monthly costs which, at the McGee House, are covered by the owner.
(All numbers are monthly amounts considering a 9 month rental)
| ITEM / SERVICE | AT MCGEE HOUSE | AT OTHER BERKELEY RENTAL |
|---|---|---|
| General Monthly Expenses / Savings | ||
| Rent | $3750 (includes rent and fixed utility fee) | |
| Heat | $0 | $40 |
| Electricity | $0 | $40 |
| Water/Sewer | $0 | $90 |
| Trash Service | $0 | $50 |
| Gigabit Fiber Internet | $0 | $65 |
| Telephone (landline) | $0 | $10 |
| Netflix streaming | $0 | $10 |
| Laundromat Fees | $0 | $20 |
| Renters insurance (at McGee, don't need to insure furnishings since those are insured under the owner's policy) | $5 | $20 |
| CC Cash Back (If you pay McGee rent with a CC that gives you 2% cash back) | -$75 | $0 (can't get $75 cash back each month) |
| ----- | ||
| Avoid Furnishing Expenses (amount are prorated over 9 month rental period) | ||
| Bedframes / mattresses | $0 | $100 |
| Linens (sheets and towels) | $0 | $70 |
| TV (w/wall mounting) | $0 | $50 |
| WiFi Router (w/range extender) | $0 | $40 |
| Kitchen: pots, pans, dishes, silverware, small appliances (toaster, espresso machine, microwave, etc.) | $0 | $90 |
| Sofa, chairs | $0 | $170 |
| tables (kitchen, coffee, side), desks, lights, closet organizers | $0 | $200 |
| grill | $0 | $20 |
| replacements if any of the electronics stop working | $0 | $10 |
| Total | $1,170 |
Note: assumes other rental would require tenant to pay fee, would not accept CCs, and would not have a washer/dryer