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Highlights
Pet Friendly
- Hardwood floors
- On-site laundry
- Quiet street
- Large spacious unit
- No smoking
Location
1540 Milvia St, Berkeley, CA 94709, USA
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Property Overview
1540 Milvia Street offers a spacious unit with hardwood floors and on-site laundry, situated on a quiet street. With a strong Zumper expert rating and favorable pros, the property supports pet friendliness, highlighted by nearby outdoor spaces, dog parks, and pet supply options. Notable features enhance comfort while ensuring a smoke-free environment.
This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Things you’ll love” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.
Things you’ll love
Pet friendly
Great for
Pet owners
Floor plans
| 2BR/1.0BA | 2 bed | 1 bath | 850 sqft | $2,750 /mo | 1 unit available | 1540 Milvia is a garden style apartment building located on a quiet street in North Berkeley's popular Gourmet Ghetto neighborhood. Residents enjoy all the shops and restaurants within walking distance, also its close proximity to UC Berkeley. Link to application: https jdmginc com vacancies?search=1540 Additional Features Include: • Large Spacious 2 Bedroom Unit • Hardwood Floors • On-Site Laundry • Parking Extra $100/month • Close To Downtown Berkeley • Near Public Transportation • Near UC Berkeley • Close To World Class Shops And Restaurants • Quiet Street And Neighborhood • Garden Setting • Balcony Rental Requirements: • Good verifiable rental history • No evictions • 6 months with current employer • Net Income 3 times the monthly rent • Good credit Lease Terms: • 1-year lease • No smoking or pets • First month’s rent and security deposit due at signing To schedule a showing please Call Merilyn at 510-834-8030 Ext. 1 |
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Amenities for 1540 Milvia Street
Apartment Amenities
| Trash | Water |
Building
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
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 | |
|---|---|
| Limit | 1 |
Cat policy
| Allowed | |
|---|---|
| Limit | 1 |
Building details
Property details
| Units | 6 |
|---|
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About 1540 Milvia Street
1540 Milvia is a garden style apartment building located on a quiet street in North Berkeley's popular Gourmet Ghetto neighborhood. Residents enjoy all the shops and restaurants within walking distance, also its close proximity to UC Berkeley. Link to application: https jdmginc com vacancies?search=1540 Additional Features Include: • Large Spacious 2 Bedroom Unit • Hardwood Floors • On-Site Laundry • Parking Extra $100/month • Close To Downtown Berkeley • Near Public Transportation • Near UC Berkeley • Close To World Class Shops And Restaurants • Quiet Street And Neighborhood • Garden Setting • Balcony Rental Requirements: • Good verifiable rental history • No evictions • 6 months with current employer • Net Income 3 times the monthly rent • Good credit Lease Terms: • 1-year lease • No smoking or pets • First month’s rent and security deposit due at signing To schedule a showing please Call Merilyn at 510-834-8030 Ext. 1
1540 Milvia Street is great for:
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 1540 Milvia Street compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Pet friendly
- This property allows pets
Considerations
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- Fewer than 10 photos available for this location
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Rent trends in Berkeley
2-bedroom apartments at 1540 Milvia Street cost about 5% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Berkeley.
Median rents as of Sep 6 2025.
Berkeley
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| September 2023 | $1,899 |
| October 2023 | $1,902 |
| 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 | $1,895 |
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Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Schools near 1540 Milvia Street
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
Thousand Oaks Elementary School
840 colusa ave
berkeley, CA, 94707
K-5Public
A-
Cragmont Elementary School
830 regal rd
berkeley, CA, 94708
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 1540 Milvia St
Walking
7/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.
Driving
6/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.
Cycling
7/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.
Transit
7/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.
Points of interest for 1540 Milvia St, Berkeley
Groceries
9/10
At least one grocery store within a few minutes' walk
Shopping
7/10
Variety of shops within walking distance
Cafes
6/10
Variety of cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
8/10
Variety of restaurants within walking distance
Primary schools
9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk
High schools
9/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk
Parks
8/10
Large amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
4/10
Few or no bars within walking distance
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