HOUSING IN SAN FRANCISCO
ATTENTION STUDENTS: PLEASE READ!
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Although UC Berkeley Extension facilitates contact between students and housing providers as a service to both, the
agreement for housing is between the student and the housing provider, and not between both parties and the University
of California.
Please make sure when signing a lease that you are planning to stay for the length of the lease (whether it’s 4 months, 6
months, or 1 year). Breaking a lease (leaving early) is a serious legal matter and should not be taken lightly.
International Student Services cannot give legal advice nor help with this matter but will refer you to Renter’s Assistance
on campus for help.
NA=not available
AGENCY
This is an agency who books fully-furnished apartments, including all utilities, for international students in both central
Berkeley and San Francisco. The monthly rates for a private bedroom in a shared apartment range from $1,000-1,850. The
monthly rate for a shared bedroom in a shared apartment is $1,125. The minimum lease is 3 months.
Provider's Name
Phone Number
Fax
E-mail Address
Website
Rexidence Residential Services
415-484-6040
NA
[email protected]
http://www.rexidence.com
MANAGEMENT SERVICES
A management service is a company that helps people find apartments in different neighborhoods and cities. With this type of
service, you will be able to find units that vary in rooms, price, and size. You may choose to rent a room alone or with
roommate. Please be aware that students must arrange their own roommates—the management company will not do so.
Students may be required to pay an advance deposit equal to the first month’s rent.
Service Name
Address
Phone
Number
Fax
Email
Website
Trinity
Management
Services
1145 Market St.
San Francisco, CA
94103
415-4333333
NA
Can only send an email
through the website.
www.trinitysf.com
333 Third St.,
Suite 210
Equity Residential
San Francisco, CA
94107
1035 San Pablo
Ave., Suite 12
K&S Company, Inc.
Albany, CA 947062277
2076 University
Raj Properties
Avenue, Suite A
Berkeley, CA 94704
415-7677174
NA
Can only send an email
through the website.
www.equityapartments.com
510-5281900
510-5281906
[email protected]
www.kands.com
Can only send an email
through the website.
www.rajproperties.com
510-8489958
510-6655488
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Within Trinity Management Services in San Francisco, we recommend 845 Pine Street and Crystal Tower apartments. 845
Pine Street provides one- and two-bedroom furnished apartments with short-term leases, fully-equipped kitchens, internet
access, and linens. The building has laundry facilities.
Crystal Tower Apartments also provides one- and two-bedroom furnished apartments with short-term leases, fully-equipped
kitchens, internet access, and linens, plus private balconies with views of San Francisco Bay. The building has a heated
swimming pool, parking garage, laundry facilities, and optional maid service.
Apartment Buildings
Buildings
Address
845 Pine St.
San Francisco, CA
94108-3047
2140 Taylor St.
Crystal Tower San Francisco, CA 941332255
845 Pine
Street
Phone
Number
Fax
Email
Website
844-8718166
NA
Can only send an email through the
website.
www.845pineapts.com
844-2076847
NA
Can only send an email through the
www.2140taylorapts.com
website.
Other Apartment Websites
http://www.move.com
www.airbnb.com
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/search/sfc/hhh
www.apartments.com
http://www.rent.com
http://www.campuslifeservices.ucsf.edu/housing/off_campus
http://www.sublet.com/state_rentals/california_rentals.asp
https://www.corporatehousingbyowner.com
http://www.preferredcorporatehousing.com
STUDENT RESIDENCES
A student residence has a dormitory-like housing environment. It gives students the opportunity to meet new people while
usually providing more amenities than a regular apartment building. Students can choose to rent a single room or share a
room with one or two other persons. We recommend the following student residences. They feature monthly and weekly
rates, complimentary continental breakfast, community kitchens and dining rooms, and weekly housekeeping. Rooms include
mini-fridge, microwave, cable TV, free wifi, and linens/towels. Please check their websites for terms and conditions.
Vantaggio Suites has three buildings to choose from in three different downtown locations. Rates range from $650/month for
triple occupancy to $1900/month for a deluxe private double. Credit cards are required to hold a room (Visa & Master Card
accepted). There will be a $100 charge for a cancellation of 3 or more days after confirmation; you can make reservations
online.
USA Student Residences is located 3 blocks from Union Square and is connected to USA Hostels San Francisco. It features
weekly activities, a recreation room, movie theatre, yoga studio, coin-operated laundry. Rates range from $1,200/month for a
shared room w/hall bath to $2,300/month for a private room and bath. There is a $100 charge for cancellations within 2
weeks of arrival.
Paramount Student Housing also has three buildings to choose from in three different downtown locations. Rates range
from approximately $900/month for a shared room w/hall bath to $1,900/month for a private room and bath. There is a $100
charge for cancellations within 2 weeks of arrival.
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Student
Residence
Vantaggio
Suites
USA Student
Residences
Paramount
Student
Housing
Building
Address
835 Turk St.
Turk Street San Francisco, CA
94102
246 McAllister St.
Abigail
San Francisco, CA
94102
505 O’Farrell St.
Garland
San Francisco, CA
94102
711 Post St.
San Francisco, CA
94109
Not
applicable
325 Sutter St.
San Francisco, CA
94108
240 O’Farrell St.
The
San Francisco, CA
Spaulding
94102
161 Powell St.
The Herbert San Francisco, CA
94102
The Park
Phone
Number
Fax
415-9220111
415-9220166
415-7710525
NA
415-6266500
415-4405600
877-4832950
415-7732070
415-3974924
Email
Website
[email protected]
www.vantaggiosuites.com
NA
info@usastudent
residences.com
www.usastudent
residences.com
415-4334703
[email protected]
www.sfohousing.com
NA
ROOMMATE SERVICES
www.roommates.com
www.roomster.com
HOMESTAY PROGRAMS
This is an especially good option for students who want to practice their English and experience a new culture. In most
households, students receive a private bedroom and share a bathroom. Depending on the program, a meal plan can be
arranged for an additional charge.
Program Name
Mailing Address
Phone Number
Fax
Email Address
Website
Student Link
P.O. Box 7231 Torrance,
CA 90504
424-250-0775
815-3271811
[email protected]
www.istudentlink.com
Universal
Student Housing
424 Kelton Ave., Suite
514
Los Angeles, CA 90024
415-704-8179
866-900-4874
310-8242412
[email protected]
www.usaish.com
SHORT-TERM HOUSING
Usually most suitable for short-term stays while searching for long-term housing, as accommodations are basic.
Provider’s
Name
Address
Phone
Number
Fax
E-mail Address
Website
airbnb
NA
NA
NA
NA
www.airbnb.com
USA Hostels San
711 Post Street
415-440-5600
Francisco
San Francisco, CA 94109 877-483-2950
415-6518802
sanfrancisco@
usahostels.com
www.usahostels.com/
locations/san-francisco
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