The Ivy of Berkeley - Unclaimed

Ashby is a Berkeley neighborhood around Ashby Avenue, with residential blocks and a setting shaped by the city’s hills to the east and the Bay to the west. The area has a mild Mediterranean climate, with dry summers and cooler, wetter winters. Ashby BART station provides regional rail connections, while buses, bikes and local streets make it practical to get around without relying only on a car. Nearby green spaces include Willard Park, with open lawn and a playground, and Berkeley’s wider network of walking and cycling routes. Ashby’s commercial corridors offer independent cafés, everyday shops and restaurants, with more dining, arts and nightlife options a short trip away in central Berkeley and Oakland. The neighborhood’s rental market has a median rent of $2,947 per month and a typical range of $1,175 to $11,750, based on 47 active listings.