UC Berkeley’s housing options are as diverse and dynamic as our students! Your home at Berkeley is more than just a place to sleep: it’s where you’ll connect, learn, and thrive. We have offerings for all student populations, from residence halls to family apartments. Find the space where you belong and make the most of your Berkeley experience. Start by browsing our housing options or use our housing location comparison filter to compare housing locations.
Explore campus housing
We’re here to help you find the perfect home! Select options for undergraduates, graduate students, or family student housing below.
Undergraduate Student Housing
All undergraduates can live in our residence halls. More offerings include Theme Programs for new students, living spaces reserved for transfer students, and campus apartments for continuing and transfer students. Explore our undergraduate student housing options for details.
Graduate Student Housing
All graduate students can apply to live in campus graduate apartments, with options for single students, couples, and family housing. Take your living experience to the next level and enjoy a community tailored to your needs, with the convenience and comfort of campus housing.
Family Student Housing
Family student housing at University Village offers a welcoming community for both undergraduate and graduate students who have children or adult dependents, or who are married or partnered. This housing option provides a comfortable and supportive environment for you and your loved ones.
Residence Halls
Every residence hall features something unique while offering all the essentials: live-in staff, community spaces, academic centers, utilities, Wi-Fi, on-site laundry, secure buildings, and more. Plus, residence hall contracts include a standard Blue and Gold meal plan. First-year, transfer, and continuing undergraduate students can live in residence halls.
Apartments
Designed to offer the essentials of campus living with increased independence, apartments are open to transfer students, continuing undergraduate students, and graduate students. With convenient locations, amenities, utilities, and a kitchen for preparing meals, apartments provide a comfortable and supportive living environment to help you make the most of your Berkeley experience.
Video Tours
Explore the full range of UC Berkeley housing options through our engaging video showcases. These previews take you inside traditional residence halls, theme programs, and campus apartments, highlighting actual setups like triple rooms, spacious suites, and family housing.
Summer Housing
Whether you’re a student enrolling in Summer Session courses, an intern heading to the Bay Area, attending a conference, or simply in need of short-term housing, we’ve got you covered with a variety of summer housing options. Discover our comfortable accommodations while experiencing Berkeley during the summer.
Postdoctoral Scholars, Visiting Scholars, Faculty, Staff
Campus housing is dedicated to providing homes primarily for students, but qualifying postdoctoral and visiting scholars are eligible to apply for limited housing options. For faculty and staff, we encourage you to use UC Berkeley Off-Campus Rental Services, a department that can offer you guidance on your housing search.
Find your community in campus housing
Your home at Berkeley is more than just a place to sleep: it’s where you’ll connect, learn, and thrive. With the flexibility to relax, focus on your studies, and excel in your academic journey, you’ll have everything you need right at the heart of campus. Join the thousands of students who choose UC Berkeley housing each year.