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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 compelling living experience with hardwood floors and on-site laundry, set on a quiet street. The property enjoys high ratings, including 8.4 for overall quality, 10 for price competitiveness, and 9 for location convenience. With pet-friendly amenities and proximity to top-rated schools, it stands out for those seeking an impressive blend of features and community resources in a spacious unit.

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

8.4
Very Good
With a solid 8.4 out of 10 overall, 1540 Milvia Street is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 1540 Milvia Street 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
  • Elementary school nearby
  • More space

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

2BR/1.0BA2 bed1 bath850 sqft1540 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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Rent trends in Berkeley

Median rents as of Mar 14 2026.
Berkeley
A table of studio rental data trends in Berkeley
MonthMedian Rent
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$1,892
November 2025$1,900
December 2025$1,889
January 2026$1,895
February 2026$1,889
March 2026$1,924

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 supermarket within a 5-minute walk

Shopping

7/10
Several shops within a few minutes’ walk

Cafes

6/10
Several cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

8/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Primary schools

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

High schools

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

Parks

8/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

4/10
Some bars within walking distance

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