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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Private entrance
  • Open-concept layout
  • Well-designed kitchen
  • Light-filled living spaces
  • Updated bath
  • Bright, open living space

Location

1532 Martin Luther King Jr Way #3, Berkeley, CA 94709, USA
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Property Overview

This property at 1532 Martin Luther King Jr Way holds a strong overall Zumper rating of 8.3 out of 10, reflecting its competitive pricing and excellent amenities. With a remarkable location score of 9 out of 10, it offers convenience to schools and other key points of interest. Notable features include a private entrance, an open-concept layout, and ample natural light, making it an appealing choice for a variety of renters while also being pet-friendly with access to nearby parks and pet services.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.3
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, 1532 Martin Luther King Jr Way is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 1532 Martin Luther King Jr Way has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Middle school nearby
  • More space
  • Elementary school nearby

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

Berkeley, CA - Apartment - $2,655.00 Available November 20251 bed1 bath700 sqft$2,655 /mo1 unit availableUnique 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom detached condo tucked away in one of North Berkeley?s most desirable neighborhoods, this charming single-story residence offers the privacy, comfort, and outdoor space usually reserved for standalone unit. Step through your private entrance into a bright, open living space featuring volume ceilings, skylights, and abundant natural light. Double French doors create a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor living, opening to your exclusive front and newly paved backyard?ideal for al fresco dining, entertaining, or relaxing. Open-concept layout with plenty of windows,Elegant window casings & architectural charm,Light-filled living spaces with skylight,Updated bath & well-designed kitchen. Outdoor Features: Private front & back yards?rare for a condo Landscaped and paved spaces for relaxing or entertaining Detached layout offers peace and privacy.

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Amenities for 1532 Martin Luther King Jr Way

Apartment Amenities

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Appliances

DishwasherGarbage Disposal
In-Unit LaundryWasher and Dryer

Tech

Cable Ready

Building

Cats OKDogs OK

Grounds

Assigned ParkingOutdoor Space
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

Dog Policy

Allowed

Cat Policy

Allowed

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Building details

Property details

Year built2008
Units1
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About 1532 Martin Luther King Jr Way

HomeApartments in Berkeley 1532 Martin Luther King Jr Way

Unique 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom detached condo tucked away in one of North Berkeley?s most desirable neighborhoods, this charming single-story residence offers the privacy, comfort, and outdoor space usually reserved for standalone unit. Step through your private entrance into a bright, open living space featuring volume ceilings, skylights, and abundant natural light. Double French doors create a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor living, opening to your exclusive front and newly paved backyard?ideal for al fresco dining, entertaining, or relaxing. Open-concept layout with plenty of windows,Elegant window casings & architectural charm,Light-filled living spaces with skylight,Updated bath & well-designed kitchen. Outdoor Features: Private front & back yards?rare for a condo Landscaped and paved spaces for relaxing or entertaining Detached layout offers peace and privacy.


Year Built: 2008

Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.3
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, 1532 Martin Luther King Jr Way is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 1532 Martin Luther King Jr Way has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated 1532 Martin Luther King Jr Way
Price·9A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
1532 Martin Luther King Jr Way stands out with a remarkable rating of 9/10 for its cost per bedroom compared to other rentals in the area. Considering the excellent balance between price, convenience, and comfort that it provides, residents enjoy a high-quality living experience.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
1532 Martin Luther King Jr Way goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including assigned parking. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, 1532 Martin Luther King Jr Way receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
1532 Martin Luther King Jr Way is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While 1532 Martin Luther King Jr Way does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

1532 Martin Luther King Jr Way is great for:

Pet owners

  • Outdoor spaces are available at this property
  • 2 dog parks within 1 mile
  • 2 pet hospitals in the area
  • 5 pet supply stores near the property

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How 1532 Martin Luther King Jr Way compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 0.3 mile away
More space
The 1-bedroom is 160 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.2 mile away
Dishwasher
Dishwasher available in kitchen
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address
Outdoor space
Easy access to the outdoors
Pet friendly
This property allows pets

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Rent trends in Berkeley

1-bedroom apartments at 1532 Martin Luther King Jr Way cost about 26% more than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Berkeley.

Median rents as of Oct 11 2025.
Berkeley
A table of studio rental data trends in Berkeley
MonthMedian Rent
October 2023$1,923
November 2023$1,929
December 2023$1,900
January 2024$1,899
February 2024$1,995
March 2024$1,995
April 2024$1,966
May 2024$1,895
June 2024$1,826
July 2024$1,823
August 2024$1,888
September 2024$1,861
October 2024$1,897
November 2024$1,870
December 2024$1,909
January 2025$1,980
February 2025$1,983
March 2025$1,990
April 2025$1,960
May 2025$1,924
June 2025$1,922
July 2025$1,898
August 2025$1,895
September 2025$1,871
October 2025$1,888

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$106,200/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $106,200 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $2,655.
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Schools near 1532 Martin Luther King Jr Way

Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier

1645 milvia st

berkeley, CA, 94709

K-5Public
A

Ruth Acty Elementary School

1400 ada st

berkeley, CA, 94702

K-5Public
A

Washington Elementary School

2300 mlk jr way

berkeley, CA, 94704

K-5Public
A

Oxford Elementary School

1222 univ ave

berkeley, CA, 94702

K-5Public
A

Thousand Oaks Elementary School

840 colusa ave

berkeley, CA, 94707

K-5Public
A-
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Neighborhood

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Berkeley near 1532 Martin Luther King Jr Way #3

Walking

9/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.

Driving

5/10
This area is accessible to thoroughfares and has ample parking options.

Cycling

4/10
This is semi-bikeable, but you’ll need another way of getting around.

Transit

6/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.

Points of interest for 1532 Martin Luther King Jr Way #3, Berkeley

Groceries

9/10
The nearest general grocery store is within a 10-minute walk, and there is also a large number of specialist food stores nearby.

Shopping

6/10
Several fashion stores are within a short walk.

Cafes

6/10
Several cafés are within a short walk.

Restaurants

8/10
A variety of restaurants are within a short walk.

Primary schools

9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-to-10-minute walk.

High schools

9/10
At least one high school within a 5-to-10-minute walk.

Parks

7/10
A medium-size park in the area.

Nightlife

3/10
The closest bar is within a 10-minute walk, and there are a few other bars within walking distance.

Explore the area around 1532 Martin Luther King Jr Way #3

Andronico's Community Markets
1550 Shattuck Ave
Safeway
1444 Shattuck Ave
Cedar Market
1601 California St
Trader Joe's
1885 University Ave
B N Foods USA LLC
2030 Addison St

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