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Off-Campus Housing Near UCLA
About Off-Campus Housing Near University of California, Los Angeles
Off-campus housing near UCLA is expensive and moves fast — you're operating in the Los Angeles rental market, one of the priciest in the country. Most students pay $1,300–$2,000/month for a shared room in Westwood or the immediately surrounding blocks. Westwood Village is the primary student neighborhood, built around UCLA's presence with walkable access to restaurants, grocery stores, and the campus perimeter. Students who want more space or lower prices typically look to Palms, Culver City, or Mar Vista, accepting a 15–30 minute bus or car commute in exchange. The market moves quickly — good units near campus are gone within 24–72 hours of listing, and most renewing tenants sign 6–12 months early.
University of California, Los Angeles Housing Requirements
Freshman Live-On Requirements
UCLA requires all incoming freshmen to live on campus for their first year. Campus housing has a large residential system including the Hill (the main residential area) and various themed and community living options. Freshmen should apply for campus housing early through the UCLA Housing portal, as it fills based on application date.
Off-Campus Eligibility
After the freshman year, students are free to rent anywhere in Los Angeles. There is no contracted or approved off-campus housing system. The UCLA Off-Campus Housing office maintains a listings board and resources for apartment searching. Many students start their off-campus search in winter quarter of freshman year to be ready for sophomore-year move-out.
Lease Timing
Most apartments near UCLA turn over in June, with leases starting June 1 or July 1. The landlord community around Westwood is well-aware of the UCLA cycle and listings often go up as early as January. By March or April, the best near-campus units are typically signed.
