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A beige rental apartment building with the sign Sierra Apartments 2638 above the entrance, glass doors, a flowering tree in front, and green shrubs along the walkway.
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Sierra Apartments

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16 minwalk to USC3.46 reviews
the gist Reviewers say the location near USC is a major draw, though opinions split sharply on the overall experience. Some praise the walkable proximity to campus and nearby amenities; others criticize high rent, poor room conditions—particularly for converted smaller units—and inconsistent management communication. Noise from neighboring parties is a frequent complaint.AI-generated from student reviews

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Quality3.5
what students mention most
oscar leiva
Aug 18, 2025
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Merve Atasever
Sep 15, 2024
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The worst university housing experience. I cannot sleep most of the days till 2am, soometimes 4-5am because of the loud music noise in the neighborhood. If you live on the left sife of the building, it is worse. Drunk/noisy teenagers of Oasis apartment ruin your life. Many complaints but nothing changed. I guess this is their USC culture. Choosing this neighborhood for grad housing is a genius idea. Congrats USC!

where you’ll be

Sierra Apartments, 2638 Portland St, Los Angeles, CA 90007

your commute to class

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University of Southern California
University of California, Los Angeles

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(213) 743-5277

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Is Sierra Apartments close to University of Southern California?
Sierra Apartments is a 16-minute walk from University of Southern California — walking for most students. Check the map above for exact proximity to campus.

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