USC Essentials
Housing
As you consider the implications that your admission holds for your future, we know that housing is often a primary concern. While housing choice is ultimately a personal decision, we have compiled some resources to help you.
Student blog
Read posts on our student blog which are particularly relevant for housing issues and living in Los Angeles.
Suggestions
If you’d like to suggest any additional resources that would be useful for Chan students, please write to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
Housing Panel
Please see this recording of the Housing Panel which was held on Zoom on April 10, 2024.
USC Housing
USC Housing
housing.usc.edu
USC Housing is your primary resource for information about housing at USC.
Housing Options Near USC University Park Campus
Interactive map ⟩
This interactive map, provided by USC Housing, shows housing options near to the UPC campus.
OT House / Centennial Apartments
housing.usc.edu/index.php/buildings/centennial
The OT House is located within Centennial Apartments, in close proximity to USC’s University Park Campus and easy shuttle service to the Health Sciences Campus. The only program of its kind in the US, it offers occupational therapy students the opportunity to live together in a supportive academic and social environment, and to get involved in community volunteer work.
- Fully furnished 2 bedroom/2 person apartments.
- Rent is $1,560/month 2024-2025.
- Information on leasing contracts for the Summer and Fall semesters will be provided as available.
- Free shuttle to commute to USC HSC, which takes 25–30 minutes.
- Contracts are for the academic year, August through May. Students may remain through the summer by completing the summer housing application each spring.
- OT Housing information from USC Housing (updated February 2024).
Housing Options near USC Health Sciences Campus
Currie Hall (non-USC housing)
americancampus.com/student-apartments/ca/los-angeles/currie-hall
- Located on the USC Health Sciences Campus.
- Fully furnished with fully-equipped kitchens in 1-4 bedroom apartments.
- Fitness center, pool, private & group study rooms with iMacs, and wifi hot spaces.
- Rent: $1,479 – $2,674/month.
Overview of Neighborhoods in the Los Angeles Area
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This interactive map shows the relative locations of the USC campuses, neighborhoods in the Los Angeles area, and some of the housing options referred to on this page.
South Bay (Manhattan, Redondo, & Hermosa Beaches)
Westside (Westwood, Culver City, West Hollywood & Santa Monica)
Additional Housing Resources for non-USC Housing
There are many online resources to assist you in finding a place to live in the Los Angeles area. Here are a few that we recommend.
AirBnB
airbnb.com
Apartments.com
apartments.com
Craigslist
losangeles.craigslist.org
HotPads
hotpads.com
Westside Rentals
westsiderentals.com
Zillow
zillow.com
Facebook Groups
Please note that these groups are not affiliated with USC
USC Sub/Leases and Housing
facebook.com/groups/503457109708833
USC — Off-campus Housing / Apartment / Sublets
facebook.com/groups/housinganywhereusc
University of Southern California (USC) Housing, Sublets & Roommates
facebook.com/groups/764096300371317