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The Caroline at University Commons

The Caroline at University Commons

THE WAIT IS OVER AND IT'S. SO. GOOD.

If you're looking for ordinary student housing, this isn't it. The Caroline isn't ordinary. Fully furnished apartments. Spaces you'll actually want to leave your room for. Amenities with personality. Eleven stories of city views. And the kind of place your friends somehow end up at every weekend.

The Caroline is now pre-leasing for the 2027-2028 school year! Join the waitlist for updates, behind-the-scenes looks and be the first inside the building!

Tour today to get first pick of floor plans, coordinate with your roommates, and be among the first to call Oakland's newest apartment community home.

Live Your Best Damn Life

You only get one college experience. Make it a good one. The students with the best apartments aren't scrambling—they're planning now. Tour The Caroline today to beat the rush and get first pick of floor plans and views. Future you will thank you. Hard hat tours are happening soon!

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Everything you need. A whole lot you didn't expect.
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FULLY FURNISHED

Move in with less stress. Every apartment comes fully furnished, so you can skip the part where you struggle to carry the couch up two flights of stairs.

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RENT BY THE BEDROOM

Each roomate signs their own lease, making splitting the rent simple and giving parents added peace of mind. Mo more chasing roommates for rent.

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ROOMMATE MATCHING

Come for the apartment. Leave with life long friends. We'll help match you with them.

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FALL OUT OF BED LOCATION

The shortest commute you'll ever have. Walk to class, grab coffee adn get back home in minutes.

Not Your Average Apartment

Actually... not even close.

The Caroline was designed to elevate every part of your college experience. Period.


A place for every headspace.

Every detail of the Caroline is designed to compliment and elevate your university lifestyle.

Focus Mode.

  • Spacious lounge space with quiet nooks and collaborative workspaces
  • Study lounges on every floor for solo sessions or group projects
  • Private study & collaborative spaces
  • Snacks, drinks, and grab-and-go favorites for late night fuel right in the lobby
  • Open-air study spots when you need fresh air

Living It Up.

  • Retro Game Room
  • Golf and Multi-sport Simulator
  • GRWM Studio & Glam Room
  • The Backyard: courtyard with fire pits, grilling stations, turf yard and big screen TV
  • The Frontyard: flexible outdoor sports court, al fresco hangouts and soon-to-be announced retailers.
  • The Dog Yard: a dedicated spot for your pup to play.

Feeling Strong

  • High-Performance Fitness Center
  • The Cage Outdoor Training Yard
  • Yoga & Flex Studio
  • Front Yard Sports Court featuring pickleball, volleyball & more
  • Wellness Programming exclusively for residents

Taking It Easy.

  • Large Windows with Skyline Views
  • In-Place, Stylish Furniture
  • In-Unit Washer & Dryer
  • Private Bathrooms
  • Modern Finishes
  • Blackout Bedrooms (the ultimate sleep hack: total darkness)
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Roommate-Friendly Floor Plans

Say goodbye to fighting over the bathroom. Thoughtfully designed 2 & 3 bedroom layouts with private bathrooms and stylish furniture already in place. The space is built for spaces built for living together—not living on top of each other.