Apartments near University of California

The Standard, located on Bancroft Way, is the closest University of California housing, just a 1-minute cab ride from the university.

The average distance of the amber University of California housing is 5 miles, or a 15-minute cab ride.

You should book your University of California student housing 6-9 months before the start of the academic year. So make sure you book your student housing in December if your term starts in August.

Caffè Strada is the closest cafe to the University of California, being only a 5-minute walk from the university. 

Downtown Berkeley Station is the closest subway station to the university & is only a 10-minute walk. This station aids students in traveling conveniently to their Berkeley student apartments.

From Nobel Prize-winning discoveries to student-led startups that have reshaped entire industries, the University of California, Berkeley has long been a place where bold ideas take root. While the university offers on-campus housing, many students prefer to live in off-campus University of California housing to enjoy greater freedom. Amber offers University of California housing within a 5-mile radius or a 15-minute cab ride, starting from $595 per month. Top apartments include Nob Hill & 16 Turk St. 

Founded in 1868, UC Berkeley is located at 200 California Hall, Berkeley, California 94720, and enrolls more than 45,000 students. It is known for its strengths in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, Economics, Data Science, Environmental Science, & the Physical Sciences. The university has been associated with dozens of Nobel Prize winners, Turing Award recipients, & MacArthur Fellows, reflecting its global influence in research and innovation. The primary intake begins in August, & the university maintains a 19:1 student-to-faculty ratio. Notable alumni include Steve Wozniak, co-founder of Apple, Jennifer Doudna, Nobel Prize-winning biochemist, & Eric Schmidt, former CEO of Google. Due to all these pros, students choose off-campus University of California housing, like 524 Columbus Residences, to travel conveniently to the university.

Life beyond the residence halls is an integral part of the Berkeley experience. Apartments for rent near University of California include a variety of studios, shared apartments, & 1B flats, allowing students to find a home away from home in their UC Berkeley housing.

Bancroft Way & Telegraph Avenue & Hearst Avenue & Euclid Avenue bus stops are within a 2–5 minute walk of the central campus. Students receive access to the Class Pass, which provides unlimited rides on AC Transit buses throughout the academic year & is included through student fees, eliminating the need for separate bus fares. The university's location places students approximately 5 minutes on foot from Telegraph Avenue, known for its cafés, bookstores, and student-oriented shops. Tilden Regional Park is 10 minutes away by car, offering hiking trails & outdoor recreation. For domestic & international travel, Oakland International Airport is located 25–30 minutes away by BART & airport connector. The San Francisco International Airport can be reached in 45–50 minutes by BART.

UC Berkeley supports more than 1,000 student organizations, making it one of the most active student communities in the United States. Organizations such as the Associated Students of the University of California (ASUC), Berkeley Consulting, Engineers Without Borders, and numerous student-run publications and research groups help students develop a variety of skills. A defining feature of student life at Berkeley is its culture of student-led innovation and activism. From the Free Speech Movement that helped shape campus history to today's startup incubators, research teams, & advocacy organizations, students play a significant role in driving various initiatives both on campus and beyond.