Manville Apartments

In the tree-lined heart of downtown Berkeley, the picturesque Manville Apartments offer single studio apartments arranged around an inner courtyard.
The open courtyard at Manville Apartments hosts seats and tables for your chats and your community.
All units in Manville are single-occupancy studio apartments.
Manville offers the only single graduate apartments with options to bring your own furniture; furnished rooms are also available.
Furnished studios include a twin XL bed frame, mattress, and under-bed drawer units.
All apartments include a kitchenette with a sink, electric stovetop, microwave, and mini-fridge.
A decorated studio apartment.
A bathroom in a studio apartment.
The lounge offers ample room for congregating, conversation, and building community within on-campus housing.
Lounge includes a piano, foosball table, couches, TV, and game table.
Amenities such as on-site bike storage are available to store your bike safely at home.

Eligible students

Single graduate students: First year Berkeley Law (Juris Doctorate) candidates receive priority.

Manville Apartments offer a prime location for graduate students only three blocks from campus in downtown Berkeley, near shops, restaurants, and public transportation. These single-occupancy studio apartments share spacious common areas, with a community courtyard, lounge, and study spaces.

Location

Three blocks from campus at 2100 Channing Way.
Near the Recreational Sports Facility (RSF) and Sproul Plaza.
In downtown Berkeley close to local shops, cafes, and venues.

Apartment types

All 132 units are single-occupancy studio apartments.
Both furnished and unfurnished apartment options. Apartments include a kitchenette. For details, visit Furnishings in My Room.
- 89 unfurnished standard studios
- 11 unfurnished studios opening to a courtyard
- 8 unfurnished studios with bay views
- 6 unfurnished studios opening to a semi-private deck
- 9 furnished standard studios
- 4 furnished studios opening to a courtyard
- 3 furnished studios opening to a semi-private deck
- 2 furnished studios with bay views

Special features

Easy campus access: Only three blocks southwest of campus.
Prime location: In downtown Berkeley and three blocks from bustling Telegraph Avenue.
Spacious common areas: Outdoor central courtyard, lounge, and three study rooms.
Varied apartment views: Some units offer Bay views, courtyard access, or private decks.
Unfurnished options: The only single graduate apartments with options to bring your own furniture. Furnished rooms are also available.

Amenities and services

Campus housing rates for Manville Apartments include essential amenities and services for graduate students.

Amenities:

Utilities included: Water, garbage, and recycling (electricity is separate)
High-speed Wi-Fi
Xfinity streaming TV
Self-serve laundry center on site
On-site recreation room
On-site study spaces
On-site indoor bike storage
Storage spaces and limited parking spaces available for additional fees
Optional dining meal plans can be added to apartment contracts

Services:

Enhanced building security and controlled entry
UC Berkeley staff are on-call for emergency support 24/7
Front desk (in Unit 3) and mailroom services
Open during Winter Break
Optional cleaning service available
All campus housing provides a smoke and tobacco-free environment

Room layouts

Note: Floor plans are illustrative samples; actual room layout, dimensions, amenities, and door or window placements may vary.

Note: Floor plans are illustrative samples; actual room layout, dimensions, amenities, and door or window placements may vary.
- Entry: The front door opens outward into the hallway. Upon entering, a door to the right opens outward into the entrance area, providing access to the bathroom. Ahead is the kitchen/dining and living/bedroom area.
- Kitchenette/dining: Past the bathroom, a kitchenette is built into the wall on a diagonal, forming an acute angle with the exterior wall. The kitchenette rendering shows an under-counter compact refrigerator, a two-burner electric stove, and a countertop. There is a window in the exterior wall, and a second, larger window in the living area wall.
- Living/bedroom area: The room includes a closet and a built-in desk on the right wall. There is a window over the desk in the far wall.
- Bathroom: The bathroom plan includes a bathtub with a showerhead, toilet, and sink. The wall that contains the sink creates an obtuse angle where it meets the exterior wall, matching the angle in the kitchen.
Note: Floor plans are illustrative samples; actual room layout, dimensions, amenities, and door or window placements may vary.
- Entry: The front door opens outward into the hallway. Upon entering, a door to the right opens outward into the entrance area, providing access to the bathroom. Ahead is the kitchen/dining and living/bedroom area.
- Kitchenette/dining: Past the bathroom, a kitchenette is built into the wall on a diagonal, forming an acute angle with the exterior wall. The kitchenette rendering shows an under-counter compact refrigerator, a two-burner electric stove, and a countertop.
- Living/bedroom area: The room includes a closet and a built-in desk on the right wall. There is a window over the desk in the far wall. A door opens outward in the far wall, providing access to a semi-private deck.
- Bathroom: Includes a bathtub with a showerhead, toilet, and sink. The wall that contains the sink creates an obtuse angle where it meets the exterior wall, matching the angle in the kitchen.
Note: Floor plans are illustrative samples; actual room layout, dimensions, amenities, and door or window placements may vary.
- Entry: The front door opens outward into the hallway. Upon entering, a door to the left opens outward into the entrance area, providing access to the bathroom. Ahead is the kitchen/dining and living/bedroom area.
- Kitchenette/dining: Past the bathroom, a kitchenette is built into the left wall at a diagonal, forming an acute angle with the exterior wall. The kitchenette rendering shows a compact undercounter refrigerator, a two-burner electric stove, and a countertop.
- Living/bedroom area: The room includes a closet and a built-in desk on the left wall. There is a window over the desk in the far wall. A door opens outward in the far wall, providing access to the courtyard.
- Bathroom: The image includes a bathtub with a showerhead, toilet, and sink. The wall that contains the sink creates an obtuse angle where it meets the exterior wall, matching the angle in the kitchen.

For current residents in campus housing

If you’re a current resident, please refer to our Resident Resources for details about your front desk, mailing address, packages, maintenance requests, IT services, and answers to your questions about living in campus housing. To connect with resources and graduate student communities, visit Manville Apartments at Graduate and Family Living.