Now that summer break has begun, many graduate students are searching for a place to live before the fall semester begins. To help you find accommodations, we’ve compiled some tips and suggestions. Need Advice?UC Berkeley Housing suggests that students begin their housing search by identifying their desired living situation. First, you should figure out the types of places where you would like to live and what you can afford — a studio, a one-bedroom, or a shared room or house. Once you have narrowed your search, you should visit properties in person if possible. In many cases, listings offer limited information and photos may omit problems. It’s very important to document any defects or deficiencies prior to or as you are moving in to avoid disputes or loss of your deposit later. If you are unable to see a rental in person, try asking a friend or someone you know to visit for you. Summer and Short-Term Housing OptionsWhether you are attending Summer Sessions, need a short-term place to land when you arrive in Berkeley, or simply want to stay in the Bay Area for the summer, UC Berkeley Housing now offers summer housing for newly-admitted undergraduate and graduate students and for students completing graduate work, research, professional training, and internships around San Francisco and Berkeley. Learn more or apply online now. Note: These applications are due before February 1st. The UC Berkeley Housing office is also offering short-term temporary housing contracts for newly-admitted graduate and undergraduate students, postdocs, and visiting scholars. Stay in a fully-furnished apartment while looking for permanent housing for the Fall. Questions? Contact the Summer Housing Office at 510-642-5796. The Berkeley International Office (BIO) has also compiled a list of some inexpensive places close to campus; if you mention that you are affiliated with UC Berkeley, you may be eligible for a discount. Long-Term Housing OptionsHousing options for graduate students fall into three categories: University-owned and -operated, group housing alternatives, and off-campus housing. If you prefer University-owned and -operated housing, please see UC Berkeley Housing’s list of options for students which includes a section targeting Graduate Students. UC Berkeley graduate student apartments provide easy access to campus resources and enable you to live alongside your peers. Single graduate students may choose to live in one of the following campus-managed complexes: Ida Jackson House Apartments: Furnished shared apartments with single-occupancy bedrooms, located just steps from campus along bustling College Avenue. Intersection Apartments: An exciting option in the nearby city of Emeryville, close to shopping, entertainment, and mass transit. Some units feature breathtaking views of the Golden Gate Bridge. Manville Apartments: Single-occupancy studio apartments in the heart of downtown Berkeley. Family housing at University Village: Graduate students who are married/partnered or who have children may want to consider University Village, a 58-acre complex located 3.5 miles west of campus. University Village is a collection of 974 one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments, and two-bedroom townhouses with its own recreational and community center, café, laundry rooms and childcare center. Many graduate students live in off-campus housing in Berkeley or one of the surrounding communities. Berkeley Student Cooperatives are student-run, non-profit cooperatives that provide low-cost housing opportunities to Cal students. For other off-campus resources, UC Berkeley’s Cal Rentals provides a wide selection of rentals, counseling, and information on finding housing and setting up telephone and utility (gas/electricity) services. The online resource Sabbatical Homes also offers home exchanges and rentals to academics and scholars. Craigslist, Roomster, ApartmentList and Sublet.com are other websites that list off-campus housing in the San Francisco Bay Area. Previous SlideNext Slide NeighborhoodsLike many other metropolitan areas, Berkeley and the surrounding cities of the East Bay are composed of varying neighborhoods, each with a flavor of its own. South Berkeley, adjacent to south campus, is a bustling student-oriented area where you are likely to see more undergrads live. North Berkeley is quieter in comparison, with several student co-ops and apartment buildings interspersed among single-family homes. Many graduate students choose to live in neighborhoods further from campus, including Albany, Oakland, El Cerrito, Emeryville, and Richmond. Finding a RoommateGiven the high cost of rent in Berkeley, many students choose to live with roommates. In the event that you need to find a roommate, Cal Rentals has a roommate-searching tool at the top of their page where you can send messages to people who are also looking for roommates. In addition, there are a number of community-created groups and posting boards on Facebook and the Berkeley International Office (BIO), which allow current and incoming students to list their housing preferences and contact information to find a potential roommate. Berkeley Housing, Sublets & Roommates Facebook Group Berkeley Off-Campus Housing Anywhere Facebook Group Berkeley International Office Search Tool Apps for Finding Roommates More Resources & Quick LinksThe Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board mission is to regulate residential rent increases in the City of Berkeley and to protect against unwarranted rent increases and evictions. Look out for a Housing Fair hosted by Berkeley Housing, designed to assist Berkeley students with finding housing and to facilitate a smooth transition to the Berkeley area. Living Off Campus Resources Nearby apartment vendors list Average Rent prices in Berkeley Berkeley Law Neighborhood Guide Internet Providers In My Area Cort Furniture Rental — Written by Leo Zou, Updated by Amber Abruzzo in 2022
Now that summer break has begun, many graduate students are searching for a place to live before the fall semester begins. To help you find accommodations, we’ve compiled some tips and suggestions. Need Advice?UC Berkeley Housing suggests that students begin their housing search by identifying their desired living situation. First, you should figure out the types of places where you would like to live and what you can afford — a studio, a one-bedroom, or a shared room or house. Once you have narrowed your search, you should visit properties in person if possible. In many cases, listings offer limited information and photos may omit problems. It’s very important to document any defects or deficiencies prior to or as you are moving in to avoid disputes or loss of your deposit later. If you are unable to see a rental in person, try asking a friend or someone you know to visit for you. Summer and Short-Term Housing OptionsWhether you are attending Summer Sessions, need a short-term place to land when you arrive in Berkeley, or simply want to stay in the Bay Area for the summer, UC Berkeley Housing now offers summer housing for newly-admitted undergraduate and graduate students and for students completing graduate work, research, professional training, and internships around San Francisco and Berkeley. Learn more or apply online now. Note: These applications are due before February 1st. The UC Berkeley Housing office is also offering short-term temporary housing contracts for newly-admitted graduate and undergraduate students, postdocs, and visiting scholars. Stay in a fully-furnished apartment while looking for permanent housing for the Fall. Questions? Contact the Summer Housing Office at 510-642-5796. The Berkeley International Office (BIO) has also compiled a list of some inexpensive places close to campus; if you mention that you are affiliated with UC Berkeley, you may be eligible for a discount. Long-Term Housing OptionsHousing options for graduate students fall into three categories: University-owned and -operated, group housing alternatives, and off-campus housing. If you prefer University-owned and -operated housing, please see UC Berkeley Housing’s list of options for students which includes a section targeting Graduate Students. UC Berkeley graduate student apartments provide easy access to campus resources and enable you to live alongside your peers. Single graduate students may choose to live in one of the following campus-managed complexes: Ida Jackson House Apartments: Furnished shared apartments with single-occupancy bedrooms, located just steps from campus along bustling College Avenue. Intersection Apartments: An exciting option in the nearby city of Emeryville, close to shopping, entertainment, and mass transit. Some units feature breathtaking views of the Golden Gate Bridge. Manville Apartments: Single-occupancy studio apartments in the heart of downtown Berkeley. Family housing at University Village: Graduate students who are married/partnered or who have children may want to consider University Village, a 58-acre complex located 3.5 miles west of campus. University Village is a collection of 974 one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments, and two-bedroom townhouses with its own recreational and community center, café, laundry rooms and childcare center. Many graduate students live in off-campus housing in Berkeley or one of the surrounding communities. Berkeley Student Cooperatives are student-run, non-profit cooperatives that provide low-cost housing opportunities to Cal students. For other off-campus resources, UC Berkeley’s Cal Rentals provides a wide selection of rentals, counseling, and information on finding housing and setting up telephone and utility (gas/electricity) services. The online resource Sabbatical Homes also offers home exchanges and rentals to academics and scholars. Craigslist, Roomster, ApartmentList and Sublet.com are other websites that list off-campus housing in the San Francisco Bay Area. Previous SlideNext Slide NeighborhoodsLike many other metropolitan areas, Berkeley and the surrounding cities of the East Bay are composed of varying neighborhoods, each with a flavor of its own. South Berkeley, adjacent to south campus, is a bustling student-oriented area where you are likely to see more undergrads live. North Berkeley is quieter in comparison, with several student co-ops and apartment buildings interspersed among single-family homes. Many graduate students choose to live in neighborhoods further from campus, including Albany, Oakland, El Cerrito, Emeryville, and Richmond. Finding a RoommateGiven the high cost of rent in Berkeley, many students choose to live with roommates. In the event that you need to find a roommate, Cal Rentals has a roommate-searching tool at the top of their page where you can send messages to people who are also looking for roommates. In addition, there are a number of community-created groups and posting boards on Facebook and the Berkeley International Office (BIO), which allow current and incoming students to list their housing preferences and contact information to find a potential roommate. Berkeley Housing, Sublets & Roommates Facebook Group Berkeley Off-Campus Housing Anywhere Facebook Group Berkeley International Office Search Tool Apps for Finding Roommates More Resources & Quick LinksThe Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board mission is to regulate residential rent increases in the City of Berkeley and to protect against unwarranted rent increases and evictions. Look out for a Housing Fair hosted by Berkeley Housing, designed to assist Berkeley students with finding housing and to facilitate a smooth transition to the Berkeley area. Living Off Campus Resources Nearby apartment vendors list Average Rent prices in Berkeley Berkeley Law Neighborhood Guide Internet Providers In My Area Cort Furniture Rental — Written by Leo Zou, Updated by Amber Abruzzo in 2022