University of California, Berkeley·Berkeley, CA·Updated Monthly
By the FMP Data Team · Reviewed July 1, 2026
ArtHaus Dwight leads our July 2026 ranking of the 12 Best Overall student apartments near UC Berkeley with a 5.0/5 FMP Score, followed by ArtHaus Telegraph and Aquatic Fourth Street. Across the 63 properties reviewed, students keep coming back to amenities & shared spaces and management & maintenance: the overall signals that move a property up this ranking. Browse all off-campus housing near University of California, Berkeley for every option.
Sorted by FMP Score from verified UC Berkeley reviews, high to low. Scores reflect current UC Berkeley reviews only.
why it ranked: The top overall pick near UC Berkeley, at 5.0/5 from verified reviews. The property looks absolutely amazing, Kathleen was so helpful and guided us through the whole process. Can’t wait to start our ArtHaus journey :)
| 1 | ArtHaus Dwight | 5.0/5 | 5 | 20 min | – |
| 2 | ArtHaus Telegraph | 5.0/5 | 5 | 33 min | – |
| 3 | Aquatic Fourth Street | 5.0/5 | 5 | 57 min | $2828/mo |
| 4 | Aquatic Higby | 5.0/5 | 5 | 53 min | $2325/mo |
| 5 | Addison | 5.0/5 | 5 | 20 min | $3008/mo |
| 6 | Hillside Village | 5.0/5 | 5 | 16 min | $1900/mo |
| 7 | Helios | 5.0/5 | 5 | 28 min | $950/mo |
| 8 | Hub Bancroft | 5.0/5 | 5 | 11 min | $1200/mo |
| 9 | Blake at Berkeley | 5.0/5 | 5 | 23 min | $2595/mo |
| 10 | Pique Berkeley | 5.0/5 | 5 | 18 min | $979/mo |
| 11 | 47Hundred | 5.0/5 | 5 | 67 min | $2970/mo |
| 12 | Telegraph Commons Apartments | 5.0/5 | 5 | 13 min | – |
Walk times are door-to-door to UC Berkeley campus. Rent is per person, per month.
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Every property near UC Berkeley can appear, but it takes a minimum number of verified reviews before we score and rank it. Properties under that bar sit below every ranked property and move up automatically as reviews come in.
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We ran every verified overall review for UC Berkeley-area apartments through theme analysis. These are the themes students bring up most when a place feels well-rounded, by share of the reviews that mention them.
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see the ranking →ArtHaus Dwight leads our July 2026 ranking of the 12 Best Overall student apartments near UC Berkeley with a 5.0/5 FMP Score, followed by ArtHaus Telegraph and Aquatic Fourth Street.
This list is ranked by one number: each property's overall score from verified reviews. Students rate a property's overall 1 to 5, and we average those scores, counting recent reviews more heavily than older ones. No self-reported data from landlords.
The best overall apartments score highly across everything students rate (social scene, management, and unit quality), not just one. This ranking uses each property's overall rating from verified reviews.
Monthly. We re-pull verified reviews and re-score every property at the start of each month, so the order reflects the most recent 24 months of student feedback. The “updated” date at the top of the page shows the latest refresh.
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student apartments near UC Berkeley
why it ranked: A podium finish for overall near UC Berkeley, 5.0/5 from verified reviews. I had such a great experience touring this apartment! I've signed leases with other apartments before and it's always been a super stressful process but signing the lease here was so…
why it ranked: A podium finish for overall near UC Berkeley, 5.0/5 from verified reviews. I recently had the pleasure of visiting a friend who just moved into an apartment community, and I was truly impressed. The apartment itself was beautiful and spacious, offering a bright…
why it ranked: Holds a 5.0/5 overall score from verified UC Berkeley reviews. Great experience living at Aquatic Higby. The property is very clean, calm, and well‑maintained, and it always feels safe and…
why it ranked: Holds a 5.0/5 overall score from verified UC Berkeley reviews. My maintenance request was handled perfectly. Lynn responded to it quickly and went above and beyond to make sure that it all got…
why it ranked: Holds a 5.0/5 overall score from verified UC Berkeley reviews. We’d like to thank Ajmal for checking and replacing a new faucet for our apartment. The crew is responsive to our request and the…
why it ranked: Holds a 5.0/5 overall score from verified UC Berkeley reviews. New construction, spacious room, terrace. The manager is also friendly.
why it ranked: Holds a 5.0/5 overall score from verified UC Berkeley reviews. I came out and took a tour of the location and absolutely loved it especially with the bonus of how close it is to campus! Jose…
why it ranked: Holds a 5.0/5 overall score from verified UC Berkeley reviews. Recently moved into the building. The onboarding was very smooth. Everything is very clean. I will say that the building manager…
why it ranked: Holds a 5.0/5 overall score from verified UC Berkeley reviews. Everyone on the team is super friendly and helpful. Ayden supported my roommates and I through the whole process of signing and…
why it ranked: Holds a 5.0/5 overall score from verified UC Berkeley reviews. I really enjoy living at 47Hundred Apartments. The apartments are modern, the environment feels peaceful, and the team in the…
why it ranked: Holds a 5.0/5 overall score from verified UC Berkeley reviews. I’ve had such a positive experience with Telegraph Commons throughout the leasing process. From the very beginning, the team was…