Southside

Berkeley, California

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A+Renter Score
Population
12,195
Median Income
$33K
% Renters
99%
Median Rent
$1,878/mo
Available Rentals
103
#17
Best Places to Liveof 523 in Sf Bay Area
#103
Best for Familiesof 528 in Sf Bay Area
#124
Best for Young Professionalsof 528 in Sf Bay Area
#243
Most Diverseof 528 in Sf Bay Area
Studio
$1,969/mo
37 available
1 Bedroom
$2,480/mo
52 available
2 Bedroom
$2,175/mo
105 available
3+ Bedroom
$2,302/mo
98 available
37Studios avail.
521BR avail.
1052BR avail.
983BR+ avail.

Rent Affordability

How does Southside compare?

Median rent relative to Berkeley and the broader Bay Area market.

vs Berkeley Average25% lower
vs Bay Area Average29% lower
vs National Average+34% higher

Census Rent Data

Rent Distribution

How much residents in Southside pay in rent (Census data).

$500–$999
15%
$1,000–$1,499
10%
$1,500–$1,999
37%
$2,000+
38%

Neighborhood Grades

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Public SchoolsA+
Cost of LivingD+
Safety—
NightlifeA+
Outdoor ActivitiesA
WalkabilityA+

Compare Nearby Neighborhoods

NeighborhoodMedian RentListings availableOverall
Southside$1,878—A+
Thousand Oaks$1,9014A+
Northside$2,02947A+
North of Gilman$2,1210A+
South Berkeley$2,17477A+

Demographics & Diversity

Population, age distribution, and diversity breakdown for Southside.

Population12,195
Median Age21
Median Income$33K

Diversity Index: 0.62

Asian
37%
White
26%
Hispanic
21%
Two or More
9%
Black
6%
Other
1%

Housing Stock

Types of Housing

Housing type and age distribution in Southside.

Home Types

Large Apt Building
84%
Small Apt Building
14%
Single Family
1%
Townhouse
1%
Mobile Home
0%

Home Age

2000–Present
18%
1980–1999
14%
1960–1979
29%
1940–1959
3%
Before 1939
35%

Commute & Transportation

How residents of Southside get to work.

Avg Commute23 min
Drive Alone14%
Walk/Bike37%
Work from Home30%
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