Martinez Commons Apartments

Conveniently located two blocks south of campus, Martinez Commons offers both residence hall and apartment style housing.
The building's lobby features soaring ceilings, natural wood, and plenty of gathering spots.
Martinez Commons has an academic center, gym and meeting rooms on the main level, and study rooms on every floor.
Students can study or hang out with friends in the outdoor common area of Martinez Commons.

2520 Channing Way | Interactive Campus Map | Rates

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About the Complex

A modern, dynamic, environmentally sustainable building that includes both residence halls and apartments.
Location: Two blocks from campus in the urban heart of Berkeley, close to local cafes, restaurants, and shops.
Apartment types: Four-bedroom and five-bedroom single-gender apartments with full kitchens, shared bathroom with shower or bathtub/shower, and shared living spaces.
- 47 apartments are four-bedroom apartments, and 5 are five-bedroom apartments.
- Fourteen apartments are single-story, and 38 are two-story townhouses.
- Three apartments are designed for the deaf and hard-of-hearing

Who’s Eligible to Apply?

Continuing undergraduate students: Sophomores, juniors, seniors and incoming transfer students.

Apartment Features

These services and amenities are included:

Utilities: gas, electric, water, garbage, recycling, and compost
Furnishings and Appliances:
- Bedroom: Extra-long bed, desk, desk chair, dresser, bookcase, closet
- Full Kitchen • full refrigerator, microwave, stove with four burners, oven, kitchen table, and chairs
- Living Room • couch, two chairs, coffee table, end table
High speed Wi-Fi, Xfinity streaming TV, and phone jack outlet
Professional live-in staff and 24/7 emergency response
Laundry center, mail services, pool table and open-concept lounges in the lobby, and bike storage
On-site central fitness center and recreation room
Three tiers of secured entry and access for buildings
Academic Services Center in Unit 2
Smoke-free environment (smoking only permitted outside in designated areas)

Meal Plans

While apartment rates do not include meal plans, there are options! Residents may purchase one of our off-campus meal plans (learn more about Meal Plans), or use their Cal 1 Card to enjoy Berkeley Dining’s services at any of the dining commons and several on-campus restaurants and convenience stores.

Room Layouts

Watch Video Tours of real rooms:
- Martinez Commons Townhouse Tour

Single Story Apartments

2 Story Apartments

Cleaning is your responsibility

It is up to you to keep your room clean, and work with your roommates to keep the shared apartment spaces clean as well. Taking good care of your living space on a regular basis helps prevent pests, allergens, and damage that can result from accumulated dirt. Review our Apartment Cleaning & Maintenance Tips.

Please note that living/dining and kitchen areas are considered University common space and may be subject to routine health and safety inspections.

Martinez Commons Front Desk

Monday to Friday: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Saturday: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Sunday: Closed