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Apartments Near University of California Berkeley

Rent College Pads works hard to help college students find the best UC Berkeley off-campus housing options in Berkeley near campus. Whether you’re looking for apartments near UC Berkeley, or houses, Rent College Pads is your number one resource for UC Berkeley Off-Campus Housing.

Finding University of California, Berkeley off-campus housing has always been a chore. At Rent College Pads we are fixing that. All of our off-campus housing options have been verified and approved by our diligent team of campus managers. We even follow up with you and the landlord to make sure you have found your perfect house. Because there are so many options to consider before making a responsible renting decision, check out our University of California, Berkeley apartment hunting guide below.

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Renting Apartments Near UC Berkeley

Students looking to live in UC Berkeley off-campus in the upcoming fall should begin their search after they return from winter break, and then do their best to lock down a lease before April. The searches for University of California Berkeley off-campus housing peaks in April, so if you wait any longer than that to find a place you’ll get to search through all of leftover places. 

Those looking into living in an off-campus studio or one bedroom apartment have a little bit longer to figure things out. However, if you’re looking for a townhouse or regular house, you should definitely look into your options as early as possible, as these places are few and far between and lease up quickly.

Rent in Berkeley, CA

Rent prices for houses and apartments near UC Berkeley can get extremely pricey to say the least. The good news here is that plenty of apartments around the area are fully furnished or offer deals on utilities, cable, and internet, so you can find ways to save money if you can snag a place that offers these kind of amenities. Those looking to live in studios or one-bedroom apartments can expect to pay $300-$700 more on average than those living in homes with multiple bedrooms, so if you’re looking for additional ways to save cash, gather up some roommates and start looking for a place together.

Here's a breakdown of average rents per person, per bedroom for apartments near UC Berkeley:

Studio 1BR 2BR 3BR 4BR
$1,950 $2,575 $1,825 $1,365 $1,275

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Life At UC Berkeley

Awesome dining options are easy to find all around UC Berkeley’s campus; this urban center plays host to everything from Middle Eastern to Asian-fusion to diner-style American food, so no matter what you’re craving, you’ll be able to find it somewhere nearby. The bar scene is also super cool in Berkeley, mostly because the bars are usually themed, which is really fun. They offer great drink (and often food) specials for students and often have an outdoor area to sit out and drink with friends, which is great because the weather is so gorgeous at night. You absolutely have to check out some of these student picks below!

Berkeley, CA Restaurants

  • Cheeseboard Pizza
  • Vik’s Chaat Corner
  • Sliver
  • Top Dog Berkeley South
  • Bette’s Oceanview Diner

Berkeley, CA Bars

  • Kip’s Bar
  • Pappy’s Grill and Sports Bar
  • Henry’s
  • The Albatross Pub
  • Jupiter