Designed for students who want the convenience of campus living with the independence of apartment life, UC Berkeley apartments offer a comfortable and supportive environment to help you thrive.
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Undergraduate student apartments
Family student housing apartments
Undergraduate student apartments
UC Berkeley undergraduate student apartments offer the perfect blend of convenience and independence. Make the most of your Berkeley experience in the welcoming and supportive living environment provided by campus apartments.
Eligibility for undergraduate apartments: Continuing students and transfer students.
Anchor House Apartments
Innovative, modern, transfer student-only high-rise complex featuring spacious apartments with single bedrooms and in-unit washer and dryers. Unique features include indoor/outdoor fitness center, a Transfer Student Center, extensive community spaces and courtyards, and an ideal location across from campus.
Channing-Bowditch Apartments
Located two blocks from campus in a vibrant urban neighborhood near shops and restaurants. Low-rise wood-shingled buildings clustered around two sunny courtyards. Features both single-story and townhouse apartments with two to four bedrooms.
Clark Kerr Apartments
Shared apartments in a low-rise mini-neighborhood six blocks from campus. This Spanish mission-style complex offers tree-lined courtyards, green spaces, a historic dining commons, and access to nature trails, pools, and an outdoor track. Apartments include shared bathrooms, kitchens, and living spaces. Ideal for students looking for a quieter, less urban environment.
Enclave Apartments
Enclave Apartments is a vibrant community featuring shared apartments in the heart of downtown Berkeley. The building is next to local shops and cultural landmarks on lively Telegraph Avenue. Apartment amenities include multiple outdoor patio terraces, communal study areas, and central air conditioning. *
Martinez Commons Apartments
A modern, sustainably-built complex two blocks south of campus, near cafes, restaurants, and shops. Single-occupancy bedrooms in shared four- and five-bedroom apartments and townhouses. Features a hotel-like lobby with soaring ceilings, an interior courtyard, and extensive social and study spaces.
Panoramic Berkeley Apartments
Modern, eco-friendly building with a panoramic rooftop deck that offers views of the Campanile, Berkeley hills, and San Francisco Bay. The building is conveniently located on bustling Telegraph Avenue for a short, six-minute walk to campus. Offers extra privacy, with mostly single bedrooms in shared apartments.*
Wada Apartments
High-rise apartment building located within the Unit 2 residence hall complex in a lively urban neighborhood near campus, dining commons, and shops. Most apartments feature two shared bedrooms. Being part of the Unit 2 complex makes it easy to connect with a vibrant student community and downtown Berkeley.
xučyun ruwway Apartments
A five-building complex offering modern amenities and easy transportation to campus. Apartments feature single-occupancy bedrooms with full-size beds, in-unit laundry, and community resources that include a state-of-the-art fitness center, study lounges, and expansive indoor and outdoor hang-out areas. Located in Albany on a direct AC Transit bus line to campus, the apartments are adjacent to a grocery store, cafés, and shops.*
Graduate student apartments
UC Berkeley graduate student apartments provide a welcoming and supportive environment tailored to your needs. Campus graduate housing offers the perfect balance of independence, convenience, and connection.
Eligibility: All single graduate students may apply.
Ida L. Jackson House Apartments
Located only one block away from the campus on charming, tree-lined College Avenue. This complex for graduate students features single-occupancy bedrooms in shared apartments, plus a community courtyard, on-site study lounge, and proximity to cafés and public transportation.
Intersection Apartments
Modern, light-filled apartments with single-occupancy bedrooms in a variety of shared and private layouts. The building features an on-site fitness center and in-unit laundry. Located three miles from campus in Emeryville, the community offers excellent access to public transit and is within walking distance of shopping and restaurants.
Manville Apartments
Single-occupancy studio apartments located three blocks from campus in downtown Berkeley, near shops, restaurants, and public transportation. The complex includes spacious common areas with a community courtyard, lounge, and study spaces.
xučyun ruwway Apartments
A five-building complex offering modern amenities and easy transportation to campus. Apartments feature single-occupancy bedrooms with full-size beds, in-unit laundry, and community resources that include a state-of-the-art fitness center, study lounges, and expansive indoor and outdoor hang-out areas. Located in Albany on a direct AC Transit bus line to campus, the apartments are adjacent to a grocery store, cafés, and shops.*
*Affiliated property assigned by the university. On-site management is overseen by public-private partners.
Family student housing apartments
Family student housing at UC Berkeley is designed to meet the unique needs of students balancing academics with family life, providing a comfortable, convenient living space where you can thrive both as a student and member of your family.
Eligibility: For couples and families; check if you qualify at Family Housing Eligibility for Tenancy.
University Village
University Village is UC Berkeley’s 58-acre family housing community for UC Berkeley students with partners and families. With spacious apartments and townhouses in a park-like neighborhood, University Village offers supportive resources, a diverse, tight-knit community, and convenient amenities. Located in Albany, 3.5 miles from campus via a direct AC Transit bus.
Enjoy the benefits of UC Berkeley apartments
Why choose a campus apartment? Enjoy stress-free living in Berkeley with a convenient and community-focused new home. Simplify your housing search with student-friendly amenities, convenient locations, and straightforward housing agreements.
Hassle-free housing.
- Straightforward housing application process: No credit checks or cosigners required.
- Convenient rent payments through CalCentral.
- Independent housing agreements: In shared apartments, you won’t be responsible if an apartment-mate moves out early.
Student-friendly amenities and utilities.
- Wi-Fi and most or all utilities are included with your apartment.
- Secure building access and on-site support for a safe and comfortable living environment.
- Includes a kitchen with major appliances for easy meal prep.
- Laundry access available in-unit or within the building.
- Maintenance included, with cleaning and maintenance of common areas provided.
Prime locations and community living.
- Apartments are located near campus or public transit.
- Live in a community with a supportive network of fellow UC Berkeley students.
- Community spaces in apartment buildings may include study lounges, BBQ areas, outdoor patios, fitness centers, and/or green spaces.