Housing
Housing is one of the most important aspects of the Summer Sessions experience. You want to be sure you’re seeking out housing options and making arrangements immediately after enrolling.
University residence halls
Get the real UC Berkeley experience by living on campus! Many students live in these dormitories which are located a few blocks from campus. There are single, double, and triple occupancy rooms available, all of which come with a meal plan.
For any questions about this housing option, please contact summerhousing@berkeley.edu.
All students living in university housing must abide by the Residential Code of Conduct.
International House
The International House is a residential program center located at the top of campus and welcomes U.S. and international students, visiting scholars, researchers and postdocs. Single and double occupancy rooms come with a meal plan.
For questions about this housing option, please contact admissions@ihouseberkeley.org.
Other housing affiliated with UC Berkeley
Sublets
Connect with UC Berkeley students who plan to leave their housing for the summer and see if you can rent their place while they’re away.
Family housing
Located 3.5 miles west of campus, University Village is an organized, spacious family community with one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments.
Berkeley Student Co-op
This affordable student-run housing option offers a unique student experience with predominantly Berkeley students and includes a mandatory work shift for two to five hours each week. Please keep in mind, not all students living in a co-op will be enrolled in summer classes.
Housing options not affiliated with UCB
As a service to students, Summer Sessions provides information on housing options not owned by or affiliated with the University. The University does not endorse any housing and does not guarantee the service or quality of service offered.
It is not advisable to rent prior to arrival and before visiting the rental in person and always use caution when sending money to unknown individuals or companies. Please review our information about housing scams.
Apartments / Rooms Near Campus
- Academic Housing Rentals
- Two locations in south Berkeley, 10 minutes from campus.
- Casa Cedar
- Short walk to campus and downtown Berkeley.
- Oxford Apartments
- Fully furnished one-bedroom apartments at several locations, about 10 minutes from campus.
- Regent House
- Fully furnished bedrooms with summer discounts located 10 minutes from campus.
- Telegraph Commons
- Fully-furnished dormitory style rooms about 5 minutes from campus.
- Unique Housing Berkeley
- Fully furnished, private studios and one bedroom apartments, each with a private kitchen and bathroom.
Sublets and Classifieds
Search for sublets/subleases near campus as many Berkeley students go abroad or home for the summer. The most popular classifieds websites to search for housing and sublets are:
- Craigslist
- ULoop
- Apartments.com
- ApartmentList.com
- AirBnB
- Housing Anywhere
Homestay
Renting a private room in a local family home is a great way to practice your English.
Beware of Housing Scams
Always be aware and on the lookout for housing scams. Whether you’re wiring money, researching apartments, or negotiating rental terms, there are many ways that housing scams may happen.
Review more information about housing scams in our Help Center.
Housing Questions
For questions about on-campus housing or your housing application, please reach out to summerhousing@berkeley.edu to learn more or to inquire about the status of your application.
For questions about other off-campus housing options, please contact summer@berkeley.edu or make an advising appointment here.