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1598 University Ave, Berkeley, CA 94703
(510) 588-1368
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The U at California

1598 University Ave
Berkeley, CA 94703
(510) 588-1368
The U at California in Berkeley, CA - Building Photo
  • Studio–2 Bedrooms
  • $2,095-$4,250Pricing
  • 356–773Square Feet

About The U at California

Welcome to The U @ California Modern Living Near Cal Berkeley A brand-new luxury apartment community perfectly positioned just a 15-minute walk to UC Berkeley and a 10-minute walk to the North Berkeley BART station. Enjoy effortless access to campus, downtown San Francisco, and beyond all while living in a stylish retreat with breathtaking bay views. Indulge in incredible amenities, including a karaoke and media room, state-of-the-art fitness center and climbing wall, resident club room, and co-working spaces. Designed for modern comfort, our apartments feature floor-to-ceiling windows, open-concept layouts, and high-end finishes. Gourmet kitchens and spa-inspired bathrooms make every home a perfect blend of sophistication and relaxation.

The U at California is located in the Downtown Berkeley Neighborhood and 94703 Zip code of Berkeley, CA.

Property Contact Info

Floorplan Pricing and Availability

The U at California offers Studio to 2 Bedroom apartments starting from $2,095 and having 356–773 sq ft. Here is the current pricing and availability:

  • Studio

    Studio

    $2,095

    Studio, 1 Bath, 359-377 sq ft
    Available Now
    Cheapest StudioThis is the cheapest Studio at this Property

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtDepositPhotosView Details
    $2,095Available NowThe U at California-203371$2,095
    $2,095Available NowThe U at California-208368$2,095
    $2,095Available NowThe U at California-212377$2,095

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price

    • $2,095

    Deposit

    • $2,095 deposit

    Unit The U at California-203 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $2,095

    Deposit

    • $2,095 deposit

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $2,095

    Unit The U at California-208 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $2,095

    Deposit

    • $2,095 deposit

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $2,095

    Unit The U at California-212 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $2,095

    Deposit

    • $2,095 deposit

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $2,095

    View Studio

    $2,225

    Studio, 1 Bath, 357-361 sq ft
    Available Now

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtDepositPhotosView Details
    $2,225Available NowThe U at California-308357$2,225
    $2,225Available NowThe U at California-310360$2,225
    $2,225Available NowThe U at California-415360$2,225

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price

    • $2,225

    Deposit

    • $2,225 deposit

    Unit The U at California-308 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $2,225

    Deposit

    • $2,225 deposit

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $2,225

    Unit The U at California-310 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $2,225

    Deposit

    • $2,225 deposit

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $2,225

    Unit The U at California-415 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $2,225

    Deposit

    • $2,225 deposit

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $2,225

    Premium View Studio

    From $2,275

    Studio, 1 Bath, 356-362 sq ft
    Available Now

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtDeposit
    $2,275Available NowThe U at California-404361$2,275
    $2,275Available NowThe U at California-406362$2,275
    $2,275Available NowThe U at California-408359$2,275

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $2,275 - $2,325

    Current Available Pricing

    • $2,275

    Deposit

    • $2,275 deposit

    Unit The U at California-404 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $2,275

    Deposit

    • $2,275 deposit

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $2,275 - $2,325

    Unit The U at California-406 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $2,275

    Deposit

    • $2,275 deposit

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $2,275 - $2,325

    Unit The U at California-408 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $2,275

    Deposit

    • $2,275 deposit

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $2,275 - $2,325
  • 1 Bedroom

    1 Bedroom

    From $2,650

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 493-558 sq ft
    Available Now
    Cheapest 1 BedroomThis is the cheapest 1 Bedroom at this Property

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtDeposit
    $2,650Available NowThe U at California-217558$2,650
    $2,650Available NowThe U at California-331495$2,650
    $2,695Available NowThe U at California-407493$2,695

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $2,650 - $2,795

    Current Available Pricing

    • $2,650 - $2,695

    Deposit

    • $2,650 deposit

    Unit The U at California-217 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $2,650

    Deposit

    • $2,650 deposit

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $2,650 - $2,795

    Unit The U at California-331 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $2,650

    Deposit

    • $2,650 deposit

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $2,650 - $2,795

    Unit The U at California-407 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $2,695

    Deposit

    • $2,695 deposit

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $2,650 - $2,795

    View 1 Bedroom

    From $2,750

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 545 sq ft
    Available Now

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtDeposit
    $2,750Available NowThe U at California-417545$2,750
    $2,750Available NowThe U at California-517545$2,750
    $2,795Available NowThe U at California-617545$2,795

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $2,750 - $2,850

    Current Available Pricing

    • $2,750 - $2,795

    Deposit

    • $2,750 deposit

    Unit The U at California-417 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $2,750

    Deposit

    • $2,750 deposit

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $2,750 - $2,850

    Unit The U at California-517 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $2,750

    Deposit

    • $2,750 deposit

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $2,750 - $2,850

    Unit The U at California-617 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $2,795

    Deposit

    • $2,795 deposit

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $2,750 - $2,850

    View Balcony 1 Bedroom

    $2,995

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 499 sq ft
    Available Now

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtDeposit
    $2,995Available NowThe U at California-833499$2,995

    Unit The U at California-833 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $2,995

    Deposit

    • $2,995 deposit

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $2,995
  • 2 Bedrooms

    2 Bedroom

    $3,495

    2 Beds, 1 Bath, 739-773 sq ft
    Available Now
    Cheapest 2 BedroomThis is the cheapest 2 Bedroom at this Property

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtDepositPhotosView Details
    $3,495Available NowThe U at California-202761$3,495
    $3,495Available NowThe U at California-214773$3,495
    $3,495Available NowThe U at California-301749$3,495

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price

    • $3,495

    Deposit

    • $3,495 deposit

    Unit The U at California-202 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $3,495

    Deposit

    • $3,495 deposit

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $3,495

    Unit The U at California-214 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $3,495

    Deposit

    • $3,495 deposit

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $3,495

    Unit The U at California-301 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $3,495

    Deposit

    • $3,495 deposit

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $3,495

    View 2 Bedroom

    From $3,595

    2 Beds, 1 Bath, 742-749 sq ft
    Available Now

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtDepositPhotosView Details
    $3,595Available NowThe U at California-401748$3,595
    $3,595Available NowThe U at California-435742$3,595
    $3,595Available NowThe U at California-436744$3,595

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $3,595 - $3,795

    Current Available Pricing

    • $3,595

    Deposit

    • $3,595 deposit

    Unit The U at California-401 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $3,595

    Deposit

    • $3,595 deposit

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $3,595 - $3,795

    Unit The U at California-435 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $3,595

    Deposit

    • $3,595 deposit

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $3,595 - $3,795

    Unit The U at California-436 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $3,595

    Deposit

    • $3,595 deposit

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $3,595 - $3,795

    Premium View 2 Bedroom

    From $3,650

    2 Beds, 1 Bath, 742-761 sq ft
    Available Now

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtDepositPhotosView Details
    $3,650Available NowThe U at California-414761$3,650
    $3,650Available NowThe U at California-424742$3,650
    $3,650Available NowThe U at California-502747$3,650

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $3,650 - $3,850

    Current Available Pricing

    • $3,650

    Deposit

    • $3,650 deposit

    Unit The U at California-414 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $3,650

    Deposit

    • $3,650 deposit

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $3,650 - $3,850

    Unit The U at California-424 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $3,650

    Deposit

    • $3,650 deposit

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $3,650 - $3,850

    Unit The U at California-502 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $3,650

    Deposit

    • $3,650 deposit

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $3,650 - $3,850

    Premium View Balcony 2 Bedroom

    From $3,950

    2 Beds, 1 Bath, 700 sq ft
    Available Now

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtDepositPhotosView Details
    $3,950Available NowThe U at California-736700$3,950
    $4,250Available NowThe U at California-802700$4,250
    $4,250Available NowThe U at California-836700$4,250

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $3,950 - $4,250

    Deposit

    • $3,950 deposit

    Unit The U at California-736 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $3,950

    Deposit

    • $3,950 deposit

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $3,950 - $4,250

    Unit The U at California-802 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $4,250

    Deposit

    • $4,250 deposit

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $3,950 - $4,250

    Unit The U at California-836 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $4,250

    Deposit

    • $4,250 deposit

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $3,950 - $4,250

    View Balcony 2 Bedroom

    $4,150

    2 Beds, 1 Bath, 695 sq ft
    Available Now

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtDepositPhotos
    $4,150Available NowThe U at California-801695$4,150

    Unit The U at California-801 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $4,150

    Deposit

    • $4,150 deposit

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $4,150
Price shown is base rent and may not include non-optional fees and utilities. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

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Property Information

  • 207 Units
  • 8 Stories
  • Built in 2025

Lease Terms

  • 10, 12, 17 mo

Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

Required Fees

Utilities & Essentials

High Speed Internet AccessiHigh speed internet and wifi throughout the property.$50

Other Fees

Personal Add-Ons

Application Fee Per ApplicantiApplication fee$25

Features and Amenities

Community Features

  • Lounge
  • Business Center
  • Clubhouse

Recreation and Fitness

  • Fitness Center
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1598 University Ave, Berkeley, CA 94703

Hours and Contact Info

Call Us - Open Now!
Currently Closed
By Appointment
Monday9:00 am–5:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am–5:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 am–5:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am–5:00 pm
Friday9:00 am–5:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am–5:00 pm
Sunday9:00 am–5:00 pm

Frequently Asked Questions about The U at California

Where is The U at California located?

The U at California is located at 1598 University Ave near the Downtown Berkeley area of Berkeley, CA

What is the current rent range at The U at California?

Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments at The U at California currently range from $2,095 to $4,250

When is the leasing office open?

  • The office Hours for The U at California are
  • Monday 9:00 am–5:00 pm
  • Tuesday 9:00 am–5:00 pm
  • Wednesday 9:00 am–5:00 pm
  • Thursday 9:00 am–5:00 pm
  • Friday 9:00 am–5:00 pm
  • Saturday 9:00 am–5:00 pm
  • Sunday 9:00 am–5:00 pm

Are pets allowed?

Call us today to find out our pet policy and if we allow pets

Lifestyle Ratings

  • Luxury 3.2

    The Luxury rating shows you how this community's high end floorplan pricing relates to the local average.

    Rating Factors

    This 3.2-star Luxury rating is based on the following features:

    • Fitness Center
    • Clubhouse
    • Lounge
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Renters Reviews and Ratings

4.0
1 Renters Reviews
ⓘ How is this Rating Determined?The property ratings on ApartmentHomeLiving.com are created using a 5-star scale that includes average renter review scores combined with building ratings to determine an overall blended property score.

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  • Great management

    July 12, 2025
    I signed my lease during the summer to rent at the U next year. The process was easy and management answered all my questions. They recently had to make some changes to the move-in date and set up very reasonable accommodations for all tenants during the expected delay period. So far 5/5 for management and customer service.
    Review from Apartments.com

Nearby Schools

Washington Elementary

Berkeley Unified
2300 Martin Luther King Junior Way
Public School - Grades K-5 (395 Students)
In Attendance Zone1 minute drive / 0.4 miles away
8/10

Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier

Berkeley Unified
1645 Milvia Street
Public School - Grades K-5 (395 Students)
In Attendance Zone2 minute drive / 0.7 miles away
8/10

Willard Middle

Berkeley Unified
2425 Stuart Street
Public School - Grades 6-8 (596 Students)
In Attendance Zone3 minute drive / 1.3 miles away
9/10

Berkeley High

Berkeley Unified
1980 Allston Way
Public School - Grades 9-12 (3204 Students)
In Attendance Zone1 minute drive / 0.5 miles away
9/10
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Points of Interest

Time and distance from The U at California.

Big Box and Retail

Staples

2352 Shattuck Ave
2 minute drive / 0.7 miles away

Walgreens

1050 Gilman St
3 minute drive / 1.12 miles away

Target

1055-1057 Eastshore Hwy
5 minute drive / 1.71 miles away

Colleges and Universities

Berkeley City College

2050 Center Sreet
1 minute drive / 0.55 miles away

University of California, Berkeley

University Avenue and Oxford St
4 minute drive / 1.55 miles away

Samuel Merritt University

3100 Telegraph Avenue
7 minute drive / 3.54 miles away

Groceries

Whole Foods

1025 Gilman St
3 minute drive / 1.21 miles away

Trader Joe's

5733 Christie Ave
5 minute drive / 2.41 miles away

Safeway

5100 Broadway
6 minute drive / 2.97 miles away

Hospitals

Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Alta Bates Campus

2450 Ashby Avenue
4 minute drive / 1.55 miles away

Children's Hospital & Research Center Oakland

747 52nd Street
5 minute drive / 2.35 miles away

Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Oakland / Richmond

275 West Macarthur Boulevard
7 minute drive / 3.41 miles away

Military Bases

Military Reservation

7 minute drive / 3.72 miles away

Oakland Army Base

8 minute drive / 4.16 miles away

Oakland/US Naval Supply Center

10 minute drive / 5.04 miles away

Parks and Recreation

San Francisco Maritime National Historic Site

1000 N. Point St.
19 minute drive / 9.03 miles away

Moscone Recreation Center

1800 Chestnut St.
20 minute drive / 9.61 miles away

Glen Canyon

70 Elk Str
21 minute drive / 10.07 miles away

The U at California has 5 parks within 10.9 miles, including San Francisco Maritime National Historic Site, Moscone Recreation Center, Glen Canyon, Alta Plaza Park, and duboce park.

Restaurants and Dining

P.F. Chang's

5633 Bay Street
5 minute drive / 2.54 miles away

Buca Di Beppo - San Francisco

855 Howard Street
19 minute drive / 9.08 miles away

Shopping Centers

University Ave Cottages - 2nd Floor Office

1952-1958 University Ave
1 minute drive / 0.47 miles away

Model Shoe Renew

1930-1936 Shattuck Ave
1 minute drive / 0.65 miles away

Identity Logan Park

2352 Shattuck Ave
2 minute drive / 0.71 miles away

The U at California has 5 shopping centers within 1.2 miles.

Transit Stations

North Berkeley Station-Fremont - Richmond

1750 Sacramento Street
1 minute drive / 0.33 miles away

North Berkeley Station-Richmond - Millbrae

1750 Sacramento Street
1 minute drive / 0.33 miles away

Downtown Berkeley Station-Richmond - Millbrae

2096 Center St
1 minute drive / 0.65 miles away

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Rental Price Ranges in the Area

BedroomAverage RentCheapest RentHighest Rent
Berkeley Studio Apartments $2,227$995$4,449
Berkeley 1 Bedroom Apartments $2,554$600$5,811
Berkeley 2 Bedroom Apartments $3,004$550$7,378
Berkeley 3 Bedroom Apartments $4,653$775$10,000+
Berkeley 4 Bedroom Apartments $5,295$1,150$10,000+
Berkeley 5 Bedroom Apartments $6,875$1,140$10,000+
Berkeley 6 Bedroom Apartments $1,976$979$7,800

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