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How To Find Best Housing Near UCLA
In case you didnt know LA has become the second
largest city in the United States of America,
making it a bit congested and hard for new
comers. UCLA commands a prime location in
Westwood, a desirable neighbourhood in West Los
Angeles. Despite high rents and competition for
UCLA Housing Options, two-thirds of UCLA's
students choose to live within five miles of
campus, half of that number within a mile.
What I want to uncover is, LA has many rites of
passage that you will learn your first year
after moving to LA, one of them being, finding a
place to live. And not just any old place to
live, your home. Finding Apartments Near UCLA For
Rent (or damn close) for you, will provide you
with a much better experience. It will allow you
to truly root yourself into the community, as
well as give you a chance to stop living out of
your suitcases. Of course, there are many
different circumstances, but the good news is,
there are always options!
Start with a research on 1. Roommates
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• Living with a roommate can be an adjustment, but
  its part of the dorm experience. On your
  housing application, you answer a few general
  lifestyle questions that ask things like what
  time you go to bed, whether you smoke, etc. and
  you will be randomly assigned roommates if you
  do not specify people. Id say the majority of
  people choose to go with a random roommate. Its
  a gamble, but a great way to go out of your
  comfort zone and learn to work with different
  personality types! You may not be best friends
  with your roommate(s), but most people tend to
  generally get along with their roommates. If
  there are issues, there are room swap events
  where you can find people to switch with. Its
  fairly easy to switch to another room if you are
  really having issues, so dont worry!
• Buildings / room types
• People tend to get a little confused when it
  comes to the room types because there are so
  many options. Your dorm room will fall under one
  of four categories, which vary in terms of size
  and cost. Ive listed the categories from
  cheapest to most expensive options, with a
  description and list of buildings for each. All
  are offered as triples or doubles, with triples
  being cheaper.
• Cost Implications
• One of the most important factors of your
  decision is how much each option costs.
• Apartments near UCLA for rent that are off campus
  can run from 900-2,000 per month based on the
  apartments size and location.

UCLA Off Campus Apartments are a cheaper option
because residents arent required to buy a meal
plan and they can add roommates to cut the total
costs. For example, a one- bedroom apartment for
rent near UCLA starts at 1,950 per month, which
is comparable to a UCLA dorm. However, when you
add a roommate you cut your rent in half, making
living expenses much easier on your wallet.
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In addition, while most apartment leases tend to
be a year in length, many apartments near UCLA
for rent will cater to students and offer
nine-month leases. 4. Neighbourhood Rules You
must know about the rules and regulations for in
the neighborhood you are about to move in. In
exchange for living within walking distance from
most of your classes, you must comply with
regulations mandated by UCLAs residence life
office. This includes quiet hours, guest
supervision, and alcohol policies. Living in
off-campus apartments near UCLA doesnt mean
there arent any rules. You must be mindful of
your neighbors, as they can report you to the
school if necessary. If you choose one of the
UCLA Housing Options, you will often have to deal
with a homeowners association and their rules.
Searching the apartments near UCLA for rent Duh,
the Internet, right? Yeah, thats the major
ticket. But for those savvy renters out there, a
little more work may score you a rare find. Many
landlords in Los Angeles are old school. They
dont have email or even own a computer. These
owners have owned their buildings for
generations. Try telling one of these owners to
advertise their vacancy online and theyll look
at you like you are crazy. All they have to do is
put a For Rent sign on the front yard and the
place is rented in 24 hours. And thats exactly
what they do. After you have narrowed down the
area you are looking in, start driving around.
Look for For Rent signs and start calling. Is
the landlord not calling you back? You may not be
speaking his language.
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Ok, so most of you are not going to waste your
time driving around looking for Rent signs. It
IS the 21st century after all. The Internet is
the best and most comprehensive way to search
for UCLA off-campus apartments in Los Angeles.
Notice I said Internet as in online in
general. I specifically did not list
the-one-who-has-it-all site (sorry, that site
does not exist though many, many, many, are
trying to get there). I hope this article helps
you with your need, in case you are unable to
find apartments near UCLA for rent, get in touch
with Zuma Housing.They provide the most
comfortable, yet affordable housing options near
UCLA