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How Much Does Accommodation Cost in Berkeley for an International Student?

What is the Cost of Berkeley for an International Student?

By Amara MartinPublished 3 years ago 3 min read
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The University of California in Berkeley has one of the most beautiful college campuses in the state. It is an inspiring place to visit and a number of tourists also come to see the campus apart from students. Giving so much significance to a university campus shows the importance of higher education in the city.

Plenty of students from various parts of the world visit Berkeley to get higher education at the University of California. After seeing the interest of many international students in studying at the University of California, many authorities have offered excellent studios, rooms, and apartments in Berkeley. There are many properties meant for student accommodation Berkeley, where housing is available at reasonable costs.

Here, you will know about the accommodation costs in Berkeley, which will help you in planning according to your budget if you are enrolled in this city. There are different types of residences available in Berkley. You can get an idea about their costs one by one.

Costs of Studios in Berkeley

Studios room in Berkeley

A studio is a self-contained unit, which comes with either single occupancy or dual occupancy feature. In the studios, students get a large space with all the facilities of apartments, such as a study area, bed, kitchen area, etc. The studios come with an attached bathroom.

Studios are available at different price ranges in various complexes. The prices start from $1499 per month. Besides, there are studios, which are available between the prices of $2000 to $3000 per month. You can get them at the prices of $2500, $2799, etc. on per month basis. Moreover, some studios are also available at prices above $3000. You can get them at the prices such as $3084 and $3300 per month.

Costs of Accommodation in Apartments in Berkeley

The other types of student housing in Berkeley are apartments. There are apartments in Berkeley with one bedroom as well as multiple bedrooms. Usually, one individual can stay in one bedroom so two or more students stay in a multiple-bedroom apartment. Every student has his/her privacy in his/her bedroom. Besides, residents of one apartment can meet each other in the shared living area and can befriend each other. The kitchen of an apartment is shared by all the residents. The washrooms are usually ensuite for students in their bedrooms.

Like studios, accommodation booking in apartments is also available at different price ranges. The price range of accommodation in an apartment starts from $2679 per month and goes up to $7500 per month. You can book housing in some apartments between $3000 and $4000 per month. There are prices of $3819, $3659, $3604, $3999, etc. on per month basis.

The accommodations in apartments are also available between $4000 and $5000 per month. In this price range, you can get housing at $4099, $4389, $4289, $4449, $4969, etc. on per monthly basis. There are apartments with accommodation above these prices also. The costs of high-range accommodation in the apartments include $5524, $6474, and $7500 per month.

Besides, there are apartments, for which prices are mentioned in pounds. You can book a place to stay in these apartments at £4299, £4884, £5599, £3264, £3564, and £5514 per month.

Costs of Shared Rooms in Berkeley

Shared Rooms in Berkeley

Students can also find shared rooms in Berkeley. The shared student rooms Berkeley are available with the occupancy of two, three, or four individuals. Such rooms come available with shared kitchens and shared bathrooms. These rooms are perfect for individuals who like the company of other students.

Moreover, these are the best housing options for international students who need accommodation at cheap rates. You can book your place in shared rooms at the prices of $1599, $1699, and $1899 per month.

Costs of Single Rooms in Berkeley

Single rooms are suitable options for students who need accommodation with full privacy but at low prices. In such a room, a student stays alone but he/she needs to share the kitchen and bathroom with the other residents of the apartment in which the room is situated.

A single room can be found at the price of $2399 per month.

To Sum Up

The above-mentioned ones are a few examples of student accommodation costs in Berkeley. They give you an idea about the costs of accommodation for international students in this city. The prices of most of the residences are near these costs.

If you want to go into more detail, you can visit the student accommodation service platform websites. On these websites, you can know the prices of several housing options in Berkeley as well as the amenities offered to you with them. You also get a comparison feature on some of these websites through which you can compare the prices and features of studios, apartments, and rooms available in different student complexes. After taking the decision, you can book accommodation directly from these websites.

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About the Creator

Amara Martin

Hi, I am Amara I have done my studies at New York University. And currently, I worked severally. moreover, as I'm a blogger, sometimes I loved to write about challenges any students face in terms of Accommodation, native Account gap, etc.

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