Hills Known for the wonderful view and the hilly streets, the Berkeley Hills is a nice place to own a house.
Crime rates are low, and parks are scattered throughout the community.
The community borders beautiful Tilden Park. North Much of North Berkeley is tree-lined, whether on the hills or flats. Rent is higher than the South and West parts of Berkeley, the neighborhoods are quieter, and the crime rate is lower. South and West South and West Berkeley are popular neighborhoods for CAL students because rents tend to be lower than in North Berkeley. Rent prices tend to rise the closer the place is to campus.