Renting a furnished (with the basics) studio with shared bathroom and semi-private entrance in my home. Available Now - Month-to-month (6–9 months, possibly up to 1 year) Rent: $1,200/mo (includes utilities, WiFi, bi-monthly cleaning of bath/kitchen) Deposit: $1000 (can pay it in two payments) Location: Richmond Annex/El Cerrito Border - 0.7 miles from El Cerrito Plaza BART No pets, no smoking/vaping. 🛏️ The Space: -Furnished ~180 sq ft studio (15x12 + large closet + mini-kitchen) -Semi-private entrance (door is to side yard and laundry room where shared-bathroom is) -Shared small bathroom with one quiet, respectful male in his 40s -Mini-kitchen: induction stove, sink, mini-fridge, basic dishes -Street parking only -Hardwood floors, on-site washer/dryer 👤 You Looking for someone who is: -Clean, quiet (studio shares one wall with main house), and respectful of private property -OK with a low-scents, non-toxic home (no incense, perfume/cologne, scented cleaners/detergents) due to asthma/allergies -Communicative and direct -Preferably works hybrid/in-office (not fully remote) 🏡 About Us -I'm a female homeowner in 40s (Bay Area native, hybrid public sector job, environmentally conscious) -My brother works mostly from home and lives in the back studio temporarily (he uses the shared bathroom in the studio) -My partner (50s) visits regularly, sometimes with his son and his small, quiet dog -Peaceful, clean, environmentally-conscious household ✅ Requirements: -References + credit report or proof of income -Rental agreement signed -Only inquiries with enough info will be answered (don't just ask if you can come see the place, provide a little bit about you and what you are looking for). Please include in your message: *A bit about yourself (work, schedule, timeframe you're looking for) *Are you okay with a low-scent/chemical-free household? *Communication preferences (we use a WhatsApp house chat) *Any questions for us 📍 The Neighborhood: -Walkable, vibrant El Cerrito/Richmond Annex near Cerrito Theater District -15-min walk/7-min bike to El Cerrito Plaza BART -Close to Trader Joe’s, CVS, Elevation 66 Brewpub, post office, yoga studio, and more -Fast BART commute: 5 mins to Berkeley, 15 to Oakland, 30 to SF Thanks for your interest! Tags: eco-friendly | allergy-sensitive | quiet | respectful | clean