Helios
1698 University Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703
Property Summary
Completed in 2025, this four-story apartment building offers a modern living experience with by-the-bed leasing options. The community features a roof terrace and a courtyard for outdoor enjoyment. Residents benefit from on-site property management, key fob entry, and video patrol. Select units are furnished and include functional kitchens with dishwashers and microwaves, with some units also providing in-unit laundry. The building is conveniently located for those walking to campus and offers parking options.
Renter brief
At the source check, 5 units were listed as available. That snapshot spanned 1-bedroom to 2-bedroom homes. The lowest listed rent in that snapshot was $950/mo.
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 12, 2026
Available units
Checked 1 week ago
- 1 bd · 1 ba · 100 ft²Available Now$950/mo
- 1 bd · 1 ba · 110 ft²Available Now$1,100/mo
- 1 bd · 1 ba · 111 ft²Available Now$1,800/mo
- 1 bd · 1 ba · 563 ft² · Unit 204Available Now$3,300/mo
- 2 bd · 1 ba · 628 ft² · Unit 208Available Now$3,800/mo
How the rent compares
Source · 531 active 1-bedroom units · Within 3 mi · 45-day window · computed Sep 24, 2026
Renter facts, criterion by criterion
No overall grade — each row reflects only the fact and source shown.
62% lower than the 1-bedroom median within 3 mi
Source · 531 active 1-bedroom units · Within 3 mi · 45-day window · computed Sep 24, 2026
0.4 mi straight-line distance to North Berkeley
Source · Transit map coordinates · not a routed trip
Built in 2025
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 24, 2026
Amenities
- Courtyard
- Elevator
- Renters Insurance Program
- Online Services
- Lounge
Policies & Fees
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 24, 2026
Reviews
Reviews
- Residents rave about the new construction, spacious rooms, and responsive management at Helios.
- The cleanliness and well-maintained amenities are also highly praised.
- Across the 5 reviews analyzed, no significant complaints were raised.
- 5.0 stars across 5 reviews.
What's Around
- TransitNorth Berkeley · 0.4 mi straight-line
- GroceriesTrader Joes · 0.3 mi
- Dining395 restaurants & cafés within 1 mi
- ParksOhlone Greenway Playground · 0.1 mi
- UniversityUC Berkeley · 1.1 mi
Nearby Schools
Public and charter schools whose attendance zones include this property.
Elementary Schools (11)
Middle Schools (3)
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