Student Housing in Anaheim, CA
Student Housing in Anaheim, CA
$2,175+/unit
Fees may applyColony Frontera Apartments
$1,920+/unit
Fees may applyHampshire Square Apartment Homes
$1,700/unit
Fees may applyHillcrest Village Senior Living
$1,595+/unit
Fees may applyParkside La Palma Apartments
About Student Housing in Anaheim
Anaheim is the largest city in Orange County and home to a diverse student population attending Cal State Fullerton, Chapman University, and various community colleges. Its rental market is one of the more affordable in Orange County, with rents that undercut comparable Fullerton or Irvine options. The Anaheim Canyon Metrolink station and OCTA bus network connect students to CSUF and other campuses. The city is large and varied — the areas near Disneyland and the stadium corridor are completely different from the residential neighborhoods used by most students.
Best Neighborhoods for Students in Anaheim
North Anaheim (Near CSUF Commute Route)
The most practical student zone — close to the main OCTA bus corridors connecting to Cal State Fullerton and accessible to the Anaheim Canyon Metrolink station.
East Anaheim / Anaheim Hills
More suburban and car-dependent, but offers newer apartment stock at mid-range Orange County prices. Better for students with cars who want space.
Getting Around Anaheim as a Student
Here's what you need to know about getting around Anaheim.
Public Transit
OCTA buses connect North Anaheim to Cal State Fullerton and surrounding cities. Metrolink commuter rail at Anaheim Canyon provides connections to LA County and the broader region. The ARTIC transit hub in Anaheim connects multiple transit modes.
Walking and Biking
North Anaheim is bikeable along the main corridors. Most of Anaheim is car-oriented. The Angels Stadium and Disneyland areas have different traffic and pedestrian dynamics than residential neighborhoods.
Parking
Generally easy in residential Anaheim. Near entertainment corridors, more limited during events.
Frequently Asked Questions: Student Housing in Anaheim
Common questions from students searching for housing.
Anaheim runs $850-$1,200/mo per person — more affordable than Fullerton or Irvine for comparable unit quality. A solid Orange County budget option for students at area campuses.
North Anaheim near the main bus corridors to CSUF is most practical. East Anaheim for newer units if you have a car.
Possible near OCTA bus routes. Metrolink adds LA County access. Not as transit-capable as LA or SF, but workable for CSUF commuters who plan their routes.
January through March for fall. More inventory than Fullerton, less competitive pressure.
Available from some private landlords. More flexibility here than in campus-adjacent Fullerton complexes.
On Find My Place, Parkside La Palma Apartments leads in Anaheim with a 5/5 overall rating across 5 reviews. The Jackson (5/5) and Colony Frontera Apartments (4/5) round out the top three. These are the places that consistently rate well across location, value, social, management, and quality — start here if you want a safe pick.
Parkside La Palma Apartments tops the social rating in Anaheim at 5/5 — students consistently flag the vibe and amenities. Close behind: The Jackson (5/5) and Colony Frontera Apartments (4/5). Pick from these if you don't want to chase a social scene from your apartment.
Parkside La Palma Apartments holds the highest management rating in Anaheim at 5/5. The Jackson (5/5) and Colony Frontera Apartments (4/5) follow. Management ratings track responsiveness, transparency, and how landlords handle problems — the things you'll feel every month, not just on tour.
Top quality picks on Find My Place in Anaheim: Parkside La Palma Apartments (5/5), The Jackson (5/5), and Colony Frontera Apartments (4/5). Quality ratings cover the physical state — appliances, finishes, maintenance — so this is the list to start with if you want a place that holds up after move-in.
Most students in Anaheim cluster in North Anaheim (Near CSUF Commute Route) and East Anaheim / Anaheim Hills. These neighborhoods are the natural starting point for any housing search — close to campus, walkable, and where current students consistently land. See the "Best Neighborhoods for Students" section above for what each one is actually like.
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