Downtown Berkeley

Heart and Soul of Berkeley

Downtown Berkeley is the center of business within the city. Many people who want to live near the place they work choose Downtown as their home. Although the neighborhood is business oriented, Downtown Berkeley is active and flared with personality. It features art, shops, and a variety of different entertainments. It also acts as a hub for students and young professionals. Many young students choose to live in Downtown due to its proximity with the University of California, Berkeley. The location and lively atmosphere of Downtown makes it an attractive place to live for anyone enrolled in the university.

Downtown also offers a variety of choices whenever thirsty or hungry. The restaurants and bars scattered throughout town make it easy for anyone to grab some food or drinks. Bars that are great on a night out include Pacific Standard Tap Room, Tupper and Reed, The Starry Plough Pub, and Trappist Provisions. Restaurants in the area include Eureka!, Angeline's Louisiana Kitchen, Great China Restaurant, The Butcher’s Son, Imm Thai Street Food, and Cancun Sabor Mexicano. Downtown Berkeley is the place to live for those who want to be in the center of the city’s action while also being close to the University of California, Berkeley.

What Downtown Berkeley Residents
Think About Their Apartments

overall

7.5

value

7.0

amenities

6.0

social

8.0

management

8.0

Median rents in Downtown Berkeley

Studio

2,100

1 Bedroom

2,580

2 Bedroom

3,400

Living in
Downtown Berkeley

Downtown Berkeley — 8.3/10 Rating (based on 9 neighborhood reviews)

It’s in the intersection of downtown and north Berkeley. The apartments is so safe nothing to worry about. But the main road is not that safe to walk at night, it’s always better to have company when walking around post 8 pm

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Berkeley Haas Student

/10

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M B Apartments

Perfect distance from school so there are still students but not many undergrads, and there is a nice family neighborhood across the street. Safer than the rest of downtown Berkeley.

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Berkeley Haas Student

/10

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The Stranda

I don’t spend a lot of time outside of my apartment, but Telegraph is nearby and there are plenty of restaurants. But it’s a city, so expect some odd figures walking around at all hours!

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Berkeley Optometry Student

/10

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2150 Channing Apartments

Its a relatively safe neighbourhood with easy access to bus stops.

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Berkeley Haas Student

/10

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Allston + Stadium

Close to transit and places to eat, and UC, but safety is not great, and the atmosphere is a little depressing at times

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Reviewed by

Berkeley Public Health Student

/10

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K Street Flats

Lots of restaurants and bustle, and conveniently located near public transit, the university campus, restaurants, stores, etc. Make sure you're aware of your surroundings (the same as any other urban environment).

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Berkeley Public Health Student

/10

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2070 University Ave

Not the cleanest and may not feel the safest given the neighborhood residents. But it is convenient to UC Berkeley campus and the wealth of retail and food options.

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Reviewed by

Berkeley Public Health Student

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Berkeley Central

Like that there are lots of transit and restaurant options.

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Reviewed by

Berkeley Haas Student

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