<p>My son is going to be interning in Berkeley for the summer. He is currently looking for a room to rent. Are there any areas to avoid?</p>
<p>Generally, try to avoid places surrounding People’s Park, but it’s only really that dangerous at night. The homeless usually take shelter there at night. Northside is considered to be safer than Southside. Also, taking the night shuttle or calling bearwalk instead of walking back alone at night is less dangerous.</p>