UC Berkeley Off-Campus Rental Services (formerly Cal Rentals) is a department within UC Berkeley Housing that offers support for students, faculty and staff, providing guidance on the off-campus housing search, including rental listings and other resources for living in the City of Berkeley and surrounding areas. The service is free for students, faculty, and staff.
The Off-Campus Rental Services website provides:
- Housing and roommate listings for UC Berkeley students, faculty and staff, and UC Berkeley affiliates
- Message boards to find roommates, sublets, buy/sell furniture, etc.
- Easy access to off-campus housing listings for students, parents, faculty, and staff
- A place for area property owners/managers to reach the UC Berkeley community
Log in with your CalNet ID and password to view listings. Guest access to the site is available for other campus affiliates.
How to Reach Off-Campus Rental Services
In addition to visiting Off-Campus Rental Services website you may wish to consult with the experienced staff at the Off-Campus Rental Services office, who can provide advice and guidance on your search.
- Call: (510) 643-6544
- Send an email: homeinfo@berkeley.edu
**From June 9-August 20, 2025 please reach out to (510) 210-0650 or info@offcampuspartners.com for Off-Campus Rental Services Assistance**
House Hunting Tips:
Off-Campus Meal Plans
A variety of meal plans by the semester are available from UC Berkeley Dining. Starting at just $250, choose from flexible plans with the right mix of meal swipes, flex dollars (use at all UC Berkeley Dining locations, including UC Berkeley Dinig pickup on Grubhub), and flex+dollars (use everywhere flex dlooars do–plus Grubhub nationwide).
To learn more about off-campus meal plans, visit: https://dining.berkeley.edu/meal-plans/2025-2026/living-off-campus/
Rental Verification
If you need a rental verification for time spent in on-campus housing, please send an email to BusOps@berkeley.edu with the subject line “Rental Verification,” and a Student Affairs Cashier’s team member will process the verification. (The UC Berkeley Housing office does not process rental verifications.)
Additional Off-Campus Housing Resources
The following student housing options are not owned or managed by UC Berkeley Housing, and have separate policies, amenities and rate structures. To learn more about them, visit the links below.