Welcome to The U @ California Modern Living Near Cal Berkeley
Discover The U, a brand-new luxury apartment community perfectly positioned just one mile from 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, serene retreat with breathtaking bay views.
Designed for modern comfort, our spacious apartments feature floor-to-ceiling windows, open-concept layouts, and high-end finishes. Gourmet kitchens with quartz countertops and spa-inspired bathrooms make every home a perfect blend of sophistication and relaxation.
Beyond your doorstep, indulge in incredible amenities, including a karaoke and media room, state-of-the-art fitness center and climbing wall, stylish resident club room, and co-working spaces. Whether you're a student, professional, or city explorer, The U offers the ideal balance of convenience, luxury, and connectivity.
Schedule a tour today and secure your spot in Berkeley's newest luxury building!
All utilities are provided at move in and billed back to the resident at 75% of the overall cost, Estimated to be $100 a person
Apartment for rent
$3,495/mo
1598 University Ave #301, Berkeley, CA 94703
2beds
828sqft
Price may not include required fees and charges.
Apartment
Available Fri Aug 15 2025
No pets
Wall unit
In unit laundry
Attached garage parking
Electric
What's special
Open-concept layoutsBreathtaking bay viewsHigh-end finishesFloor-to-ceiling windowsSpa-inspired bathrooms
- 143 days
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Travel times
Add up to $600/yr to your down payment
Consider a first-time homebuyer savings account designed to grow your down payment with up to a 6% match & 4.15% APY.
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Electric
Cooling
- Wall Unit
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, WD Hookup, Washer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Elevator, View, WD Hookup
- Flooring: Laminate, Linoleum/Vinyl
- Furnished: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 828 sqft
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Attached
- Has attached garage: Yes
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Exterior features: Availability 24 Hours, Balcony, Barbecue, Bicycle storage, Building-wide Wireless, Business Center, Cable included in rent, Climbing Wall, Conference Room, Electricity included in rent, Flexible Lease, Flooring: Laminate, Game Room, Garbage included in rent, Garden, Gas included in rent, Heating included in rent, Heating: Electric, High-speed Internet Ready, Hot water included in rent, Internet included in rent, Lawn, Less Than One Year Lease, On-Site Management, One Year Lease, Online Maintenance Portal, Online Rent Payment, Outdoor Video Wall, Package Receiving, Parking, Picnic Area, Sewage included in rent, Theater, View Type: City, View Type: Mountain, View Type: View, View Type: Views, View Type: Water, Water Feature, Water included in rent
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City View, Mountain View, Water View
Details
- Other equipment: Intercom
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Apartment
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Cable, Electricity, Garbage, Gas, Internet, Sewage, Water
Building
Details
- Building name: The U at California
Management
- Pets allowed: No
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Gated
- Security: Gated Community
HOA
- Amenities included: Fitness Center
Location
- Region: Berkeley
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: Flexible Lease,Less Than One Year Lease,One Year Lease
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/12/2025 | Listed for rent | $3,495$4/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals | ||
Neighborhood: Central Berkeley
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There are 36 available units in this apartment building