Berkeley Student Cooperative - Casa Zimbabwe Student Housing Co-op - Berkeley, California

rahul joshi

The most viable and the best place to be at Berkeley! BSC Co-ops come with Low rent most of the utilities included and close to campus. Living at Fenwick currently, the co-op is a great place with spacious bedrooms and large common living areas. It’s the most value one gets with respect to the number of amenities they provide. BSC also provides common study/ lounge areas with free Internet access PC to use, printer, one cannot ask for more. The open areas are a great place to hangout with your friends too. Secured entry gates! Everyone here lives like a community which is a big benefit to expand and network with fellow graduates. It’s a big family and you’ll love it.

Hannah Frances Astrid Johansson

This is the cheapest rent in Berkeley! And the easiest landlord to deal with. I've loved the years I've spent with the BSC. I've met life-long friends, and am able to get through grad affordably <3.

James Hall

I am an Irish student on a work visa for the summer and have been living in the Berkeley student cooperative (Rochdale) since may this year. With the cheap rents prices I didn’t really expect much but I have been blown away by the place and the community. The complex has all the facilities you could wish for. The common garden is a lovely place to unwind and relax and the laundry room is very handy. Not only are the rent prices the cheapest around but most importantly there is a great sense of community around the place. I would recommend to anyone seeking accommodation in the Berkeley area!

Darragh pratt

Living at the Berkeley Student Cooperative has been an amazing experience! The affordable rent is a huge plus, especially in an area where housing costs can be quite high.
The cooperative environment is incredibly welcoming and friendly. Everyone here is so supportive and it's easy to make friends. The sense of community is strong, with lots of opportunities to get involved and contribute.

If you're looking for a budget-friendly, inclusive, and engaging place to live while studying at UC Berkeley, I highly recommend the Berkeley Student Cooperative!

Hana Lee

Living at the Rochdale/Fenwick complex at the BSC has been a fantastic experience. The affordable rent was what initially caught my eye, but it’s the sense of community that’s kept me here. The apartments are well-equipped with everything you need, and the student managers do an awesome job hosting fun events and creating a welcoming atmosphere. Plus, there are opportunities for paid positions and scholarships, which is a huge bonus. Davis Park, which is equipped with a basketball court, gazebo for BBQs, and beautiful garden (which often produce fruit and vegetables that everyone can help themselves to), are great spots to relax and connect with neighbors. If you’re looking for budget-friendly housing with a supportive community, housing with the BSC is definitely worth considering.

Fiona Green

Having lived at two different co-ops, I can definitively say that the Berkeley Student Cooperatives are the most Berkeley of Berkeley. They're absurd, crazy, scary and wonderful. It can be tough living with so many people but they provide the kind of community that is often missed at a large university such as Cal. If you plan to move into the Co-ops know that you may not always be living in the most savory of conditions, and you may become frustrated with the lack of consequences in the system. But you will meet incredible people, grow deeply, and experience something unlike anything you have ever experienced nor ever will experience again. If I had to do college over, I would undoubtedly choose to live at the BSC again.

Eric Mendoza Tabuyo

The BSC, specifically Rochdale, is the cheapest rent in Berkeley. The apartments provide you with a kitchen, bathroom, and bedroom furniture. The student managers do their best to foster community by hosting socials, feeding members at council meetings, organizing wellness workshops, and much more. The BSC also offers paid opportunities and scholarships to members who qualify. Overall, the apartment complexes (Rochdale/Fenwick) are a wonderful space for upper-level students seeking independent living.

Ruth Montes

This summer 2024 was my first time living in the BSC and it has quickly become my favorite place that I’ve lived in since coming to Berkeley. In addition to being affordable, the community garden, Davis Park, and shared community spaces make the BSC a super friendly environment!