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The U at California

1598 University Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703

Property Summary

This brand-new 2026 apartment community in Central Berkeley offers modern living with high-end finishes. Residents enjoy unique shared amenities, including a multi-story climbing wall, a karaoke room, and a library, alongside a state-of-the-art fitness center and dedicated co-working spaces. The apartments feature open-concept layouts with floor-to-ceiling windows, gourmet kitchens with quartz countertops, and stainless steel appliances. The building is positioned within walking distance of UC Berkeley and the North Berkeley BART station, providing transit connectivity to the broader San Francisco Bay Area.

Renter brief

At the source check, 65 units were listed as available. That snapshot spanned studio to 2-bedroom homes. The lowest listed rent in that snapshot was $2,283/mo.

Source · Apartments.com · checked Aug 21, 2026

Three things to know

7% higher than the studio median within 3 mi

$2,283 to start, vs a median of $2,142 (within 3 mi).

Source · 375 active studio units · Within 3 mi · 45-day window · computed Sep 24, 2026

Parking is charged separately

The listed monthly charge is $250/mo on top of rent.

Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026

North Berkeley is 0.3 mi away

This is straight-line distance, not a routed walking estimate.

Source · Transit map coordinates

Available units

Checked 4 weeks ago

  • Studio · 1 ba · 377 ft² · Unit The U at California-212
    Available Oct 1
    $2,283/mo
  • Studio · 1 ba · 368 ft² · Unit The U at California-208
    Available Nov 15
    $2,283/mo
  • Studio · 1 ba · 361 ft² · Unit The U at California-423
    Available Nov 15
    $2,283/mo
  • Studio · 1 ba · 356 ft² · Unit The U at California-326
    Available Nov 15
    $2,283/mo
  • Studio · 1 ba · Unit The U at California-332
    Available Nov 15
    $2,283/mo
  • Studio · 1 ba · 359 ft² · Unit The U at California-321
    Available Nov 15
    $2,283/mo
  • Studio · 1 ba · 359 ft² · Unit The U at California-322
    Available Nov 15
    $2,283/mo
  • Studio · 1 ba · 360 ft² · Unit The U at California-325
    Available Nov 15
    $2,283/mo

How the rent compares

This building, studio$2,283
Within 3 mi median$2,142

Source · 375 active studio 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.

Rent comparisonBelow average

7% higher than the studio median within 3 mi

Source · 375 active studio units · Within 3 mi · 45-day window · computed Sep 24, 2026

Transit accessStrong

0.3 mi straight-line distance to North Berkeley

Source · Transit map coordinates · not a routed trip

In-unit laundryStrong

In-unit laundry listed

Source · Rentable · checked Aug 15, 2026

ParkingExtra cost

Priced separately at $250/mo

Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026

Amenities

  • Courtyard
  • Co-Working Space
  • Grill
  • Elevator
  • Gated
  • Package Service
  • Maintenance On Site
  • Renters Insurance Program
  • Controlled Access
  • Yoga Studio
  • Library
  • Bicycle Storage
  • Air Conditioning
  • Wi-Fi
  • Clubhouse
  • Fitness Center
  • Lounge
  • EV Charging
  • In-Unit Laundry
  • Business Center
  • Dishwasher

Policies & Fees

Fees & Deposits
One-time fees
Application fee$25
Monthly fees
Garage parking$250/mo

Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026

What's Around

  • Transit
    North Berkeley · 0.3 mi straight-line
  • Groceries
    Trader Joes · 0.4 mi
  • Dining
    385 restaurants & cafés within 1 mi
  • Parks
    Presentation Park · 0.2 mi
  • University
    UC Berkeley · 1.2 mi

Nearby Schools

Public and charter schools whose attendance zones include this property.

Elementary Schools (11)

A
Washington Elementary School
Public·389 students·Berkeley Unified School District
A
Oxford Elementary School
Public·251 students·Berkeley Unified School District
A
Ruth Acty Elementary School
Public·396 students·Berkeley Unified School District
A
Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier
Public·404 students·Berkeley Unified School District
A
Rosa Parks Environmental Science Magnet
Public·371 students·Berkeley Unified School District
A
Malcolm X Elementary School
Public·460 students·Berkeley Unified School District
A
Emerson Elementary School
Public·282 students·Berkeley Unified School District
A
Cragmont Elementary School
Public·294 students·Berkeley Unified School District
A-
Sylvia Mendez Elementary
Public·386 students·Berkeley Unified School District
A-
Thousand Oaks Elementary School
Public·363 students·Berkeley Unified School District
A-
John Muir Elementary School
Public·264 students·Berkeley Unified School District

Questions renters ask about this building

Is parking included in the rent?

No — the fee schedule lists parking separately at $250/mo.

Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026

Is there in-unit laundry?

Yes — in-unit laundry is listed.

Source · Rentable · checked Aug 15, 2026

How close is the nearest rail station?

North Berkeley is 0.3 mi away by straight-line distance; this is not a routed walking estimate.

Source · Transit map coordinates

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