1520 Francisco St, Berkeley, CA 94703

Rare duplex rental opportunity in North Berkeley (#1 "Best Place to Live" in the East Bay). Private 1BR/1BA on a quiet street in a community of families and long-term neighbors, yet close to all the amenities of Berkeley. Original hardwood floors, working fireplace, sunny open floorplan living room and dining room, full kitchen and bath, plus in-unit washer and dryer. Non-smoking home, great for 1 or 2 people. Dog or cat negotiable with deposit. Garbage and water included. A 10-min walk through the park puts you in downtown Berkeley for groceries, live music, hardware stores, movie theaters, restaurants and bars. Stroll the same distance in the other direction and you're in the middle of the Gourmet Ghetto, home of Chez Panisse and the "birthplace of California cuisine". Or cross the street to the North Berkeley BART, and you can be in downtown Oakland in 15 minutes, San Francisco in 25. There's a free off-street parking space outside your door if you like to drive instead. Owner pays water and garbage pickup; Renter pays gas and electric. Last month's rent due at signing. Standard background check required. Smoking prohibited, per Berkeley city ordinance. One offstreet parking space included, Berkeley street parking permits available for $33.