University Village - Unclaimed

Albany’s Hillside, Garfield, Ocean View, Albany Terrace and Dartmouth neighborhoods sit between Berkeley and the East Bay shoreline, with residential streets, gentle hills and views toward the bay in some spots. The mild coastal climate brings cool mornings and fog, especially near the water. Albany Hill provides trails and open space, while the Albany waterfront offers shoreline paths and access to McLaughlin Eastshore State Park. Solano Avenue is the area’s main dining, coffee and shopping corridor, with independent eateries, cafés and neighborhood shops. Local arts and community events add activity along the avenue, while nearby Berkeley expands the options for galleries and nightlife. Residents get around on foot or by bicycle on local streets, and AC Transit and nearby BART stations connect the area to the wider region. For ZIP code 94706, the median rent is $2,595 per month, with a typical range of $1,150 to $5,995.