Mostly smaller more affordable single family homes, and a few apartment buildings. The north Berkeley Bart station is always walking distance away and biking to U.C. campus is easy. Some streets are on hills and many rentals can have bay views. Lots of apartments usually at higher than average prices, generally occupied by faculty or other professionals or shared by graduate students. A few single family homes.
Parking is hard to find and residents are required to purchase permits to park on the street.
The foothill area located a half mile north of campus and beyond. Many more single-family homes and fewer apartment buildings located this far from campus. A neighborhood in high demand because of its reputation for being safe and quiet. You pay top dollar for a rental here. Shopping and public transportation is usually an easy walk away.