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Find your place

in Temescal

theRefuge is purpose-built to help students thrive off-campus. Situated only 3 miles from UC Berkeley, you’re only a 15-minute bus ride away! Come home and relax in a furnished apartment that includes a full kitchen with dishwasher, in-unit washer/dryer, and AC!
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Experience an inclusive and welcoming community, and enjoy building amenities like gigabit WiFi, fitness center, rooftop deck study lounge with views, grills, free snack bar, Tesla rideshare, secure bike storage, and parking garage.

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theRefuge is a safe, welcoming, and fun space full of opportunities to connect and grow

Ready to be a part of it?

A sense of belonging is essential to happiness and personal growth. That's why we're all about fostering a community of inclusion, where everyone is welcome and valued.
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Meet students from all walks of life, with different interests, backgrounds, and perspectives. What brings us together is a shared commitment to supporting and celebrating each other.

Whether you're hanging out with friends in the top floor yoga studio, exploring the hidden gems of Temescal, or just enjoying a peaceful moment in the comfort of your apartment, you'll always feel like you belong at theRefuge.

Join students like you at theRefuge

UC Cal Berkeley - Share your unique self & foster connections with fellow Cal scholars.

UC Law San Francisco - Connect with other budding law professionals in comfortable community spaces.

Grad students at UCSF & USF - Find friends for your short commute to campus on BART.

Meet the Community

students having fun in the city at night

a Berkeley student practicing yoga in studio

A place to call home minutes from Berkeley or San Francisco

Our units offer features like high-quality kitchen countertops, energy-efficient appliances, and time-savers like dishwashers and in-unit laundry. When you choose to live at theRefuge, you're investing in a space that truly makes living your best life easier.

Studio Apartment

454 Sq. ft.

Find your center and enjoy some personal space in a studio unit.

$2,098 – $2,350 / Person

Two Bedroom / Two Bathroom

917 Sq. ft.

Open a new chapter with your close friends in a 2 bed / 2 bath unit.

$1,198 – $1,350 / Person

Four Bedroom / Four Bathroom

1373 Sq. ft.

Find space for all of your friends in a 4 bed / 4 bath unit.

$1,148 – $1,250 / Person

*Floorplans are only an approximation of furnishings. Interiors & square footage may vary by unit.

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Commute to campus quickly

theRefuge is perfectly positioned to get you to campus quickly. Enjoy the freedom of off-campus living with an easy commute to campus, wherever you study.

Cal Berkeley is right up Telegraph Ave.
Campus is only a quick bike or bus ride away.

4 block walk to MacArthur Station.
‍Hop on BART to get to UCSF, UC Law, and USF quickly. Less than 20 minutes to downtown SF

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Everything you need to live your best life

Your living space should feel like it's fully yours. That's why we offer a number of amenities that cater to your needs. At theRefuge, you'll have everything you need to live, study, and play on your terms.