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📅 Subleases in Berkeley.

Summer, semester and study-abroad sublets from .edu-verified students across 11 Berkeley colleges. Live in their place for part of their lease — no year-long commitment.

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Subleases at every Berkeley school.

Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine College-Berkeley subleases
Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine College-Berkeley
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Berkeley City College subleases
Berkeley City College
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Berkeley School of Theology subleases
Berkeley School of Theology
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Cal subleases
University of California-Berkeley
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California Jazz Conservatory subleases
California Jazz Conservatory
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Church Divinity School of the Pacific subleases
Church Divinity School of the Pacific
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Dominican School of Philosophy & Theology subleases
Dominican School of Philosophy & Theology
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Graduate Theological Union subleases
Graduate Theological Union
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Institute of Buddhist Studies subleases
Institute of Buddhist Studies
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Pacific School of Religion subleases
Pacific School of Religion
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The Wright Institute subleases
The Wright Institute
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How subleasing works

Sublease vs. lease takeover.

A sublease is when an existing tenant lets you live in their place for part of their lease term. They stay on the lease; you pay them. A lease takeover is the opposite: you replace them on the lease and deal with the landlord yourself. Need a place for a few months? Sublease. Want the lease in your name? Look at lease takeovers on your campus page.

Spring is peak sublease season in Berkeley: study abroad, co-ops and December grads free up rooms for a single term, and summer sublets get posted before finals.

How much does a sublease cost in Berkeley?

You usually pay the original tenant's share of the rent — sometimes less, if they're trying to fill a summer gap fast. For a benchmark: HUD’s FY2027 Fair Market Rents around Berkeley campuses put a one-bedroom between $2,150/month (ZIP 94704, near Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine College-Berkeley) and $2,930 (ZIP 94708, near Dominican School of Philosophy & Theology), utilities included. Splitting a two-bedroom with a roommate runs about $1,315–$1,795 each, depending on the area.

Stuff Berkeley students ask

Berkeley sublease FAQ.

How much does a sublease cost in Berkeley?
You usually pay the original tenant's share of the rent — sometimes less, if they're trying to fill a summer gap fast. For a benchmark: HUD’s FY2027 Fair Market Rents around Berkeley campuses put a one-bedroom between $2,150/month (ZIP 94704, near Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine College-Berkeley) and $2,930 (ZIP 94708, near Dominican School of Philosophy & Theology), utilities included. Splitting a two-bedroom with a roommate runs about $1,315–$1,795 each, depending on the area.
How do I find a sublease in Berkeley?
Browse the sublease listings on this page, or pick your campus below to see subleases posted by verified students at your school. Every poster verified a .edu email, so you're dealing with real students, not Craigslist scammers. Browsing and posting are free.
What's the difference between a sublease and a lease takeover?
In a sublease, the original tenant stays on the lease and you pay them for part of their term — common for summers, a study-abroad semester or an internship. In a lease takeover, you replace them on the lease entirely and deal with the landlord directly. If you need a place for a few months, sublease. If you want the lease in your name, take it over.
Is subleasing allowed in Berkeley?
It depends on the lease, not the city. Most leases require the landlord's written consent before you sublet, and some ban it outright. Check the subletting clause in the lease and get the landlord's OK in writing before anyone moves in or pays.
When do Berkeley students post subleases?
Two big waves: late fall, when students lock in spring study abroad and co-ops, and March–April, when summer sublets go up before finals. Post early in either window and you'll have the most people looking.
Does it cost anything to sublease through Crashmates?
No. Posting a sublease and browsing listings are free, and you start with 10 free credits — you only spend a credit to send the first message in a new conversation. No subscription.

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