University Neighborhood Apartments
1721 University Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94703
(844) 670-5924
Waiting list is open for 1,2 and 3 bedroom units. Income levels 20%, 30% and 60% AMI. Rents range from $509. – $2961.
February 11, 2026 at 9:00 AM. Applications will be available to submit online. Please visit
www.sahahomes.org/apply for more information. A valid email address is required to apply online. Online
applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM on February 25, 2026.
- Applications will also be available online to print. Paper applications will be available for pick up at 1721
University Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703 at these times: Wednesday, February 11, 2026: 9am –12pm, 1pm –
4pm; Wednesday, February 18, 2026: 9am – 12pm, 1pm – 4pm. Paper applications must be mailed to the
address listed on the application and received by 5:00 PM on February 25, 2026.
- A lottery will be conducted for all applications received by the deadline. The top 500 applications will be
placed on the waiting list for consideration. If additional applications are needed, we reserve the right to
process the next applications in lottery order.
- Only complete and original applications will be accepted. Only one application per household. Duplicate
applications will not be entered into the lottery. The 24-hour support phone line will open on February
11, 2026 at 9:00 AM and close on February 25, 2026 at 5:00 PM. Please call the phone number above or
email UNA@sahahomes.org for assistance.
- We will evaluate the individual circumstances of each application, will consider additional information
submitted by the applicant, and will provide reasonable accommodations when requested, verified, and
necessary. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Unit includes: Wide doorways/hallways; low countertops, cabinets, and keyholes; extra floor space to accommodate a wide turning radius; roll-in showers. Play structure for children and 4th floor terrace, with views of the Bay Bridge and the Golden Gate Bridge. Assigned parking.
- Water, garbage and PGE are paid.
- Credit and background check is free
- Section 8 Welcome
- All subsidies must be considered by all types of housing except for Section 8 project-based properties. https://www.dfeh.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/32/2020/02/SourceofIncomeFAQ_ENG.pdf
- Does not accept co-signers
- Will not work with previous eviction less then 5 years
- Will work with Rental Assistance Program (RAP)
- Near public transportation
- Near schools and shops
- Pets allowed with a $200. deposit.
Availability posted: 2/11/2026