University Village is a 58-acre complex that offers all the benefits of an organized family community, located 3.5 miles west of campus.
1125 Jackson Street, Albany CA 94706 (includes West Village and East Village Apartments)
Family Student Housing, called University Village or UVA, is the perfect opportunity for students to enjoy all the benefits of an organized, family community. This 58-acre complex — with 974 one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments, and two-bedroom townhouses — is located 3.5 miles west of the campus. University Village has its own recreational and community center, laundry rooms, and child care center. (Tour the University Village website, designed for current residents.)
New 2025-26 Pilot Program for Graduate Student Couples
Recognizing that many graduate students live with a significant other, for 2025-26, UC Berkeley Housing is piloting a program offering two-bedroom, one-bath apartments in the West Village section of UVA to couples. There is no need to be married, in a domestic partnership, or to have children, but at least one member of the couple must be a UC Berkeley graduate student.
East Village Apartments
East Village Apartments are spacious two- and three-bedroom units and townhouses with one or two bathrooms, kitchen, dining area, living area, and study alcove. All apartments are unfurnished. Amenities include data lines for internet access, IPTV (Internet protocol streaming service), carpeting, window coverings, tiled kitchen counters, storage closet, a balcony or patio (patios are toddler-friendly with fencing and a gate), and a paid parking space. The community areas include laundry facilities, grassy courtyards with outdoor benches, and play areas for children.
West Village Apartments
West Village Apartments include one-, two-, and three-bedroom unfurnished units. West Village units include the same utilities and amenities as East Village.
2025-2026 Projected Monthly Rent
Disclaimer: The rates currently presented are for reference purposes only and may be subject to change at any time before the resident enters into a Housing Agreement. The agreement will specify the rates applicable to your housing at that time.
East Village Apartments
| Apartment | Monthly Rent | Approximate Sq. Ft. |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bed, 1 bath | $2,570 | 987 |
| 2 bed, 2 bath | $2,695 | 987-1,197 |
| 3 bed, 1 bath | $3,400 | 1,085 |
| 3 bed, 2 bath | $3,560 | 1,085-1,103 |
West Village Apartments
| Apartment | Monthly Rent | Approximate Sq. Ft. |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bed, 1 bath * | $2,155 | 635 |
| 2 bed, 1 bath | $2,370 | 785-806 |
| 3 bed, 1.5 bath | $3,135 | 1,002 |
Rents include gas, electricity, water, garbage, recycling, internet, and IPTV (internet protocol streaming service). Rents are subject to an annual increase to cover operating costs. You must activate your own phone service account for University Village.
* Maximum occupancy limit for one bedroom is three people.
Child Care Program: Early Childhood Education Program (ECEP)
The Early Childhood Education Program (ECEP) provides early childhood services to infants, toddlers, and preschoolers for UC Berkeley student parents, faculty, staff and the larger community. ECEP offers childcare and preschool at five locations, including the recently remodeled Childhood Development Center at University Village.
Applications are accepted on a continuous basis throughout the year. To apply visit their website at https://ece.berkeley.edu/enrollment/
Application Process and Tenancy
Eligibility & Conditions of Tenancy
Required Documents & Application Fee
Family Student Housing Rental Agreement Process
Family Student Housing Renewal FAQs
Wait List & Transfer Information
Video Tours: Apartment Layouts
East Village Apartment – 2 bedroom, 1 bath flat
West Village Apartment – 2 bedroom, 1 bath flat
West Village Apartment – 1 bedroom, 1 bath flat
East Village Apartment – 2 bedroom, 1 bath townhouse
Furniture Rental
University Village units are not furnished, but you may rent furniture through Cort Furniture Rental.