Brian Healy
News Editor
Housing space takes on many forms: private apartments, private rooms, shared rooms and even living rooms are being offered to potential tenants across the city. The type of housing situations also varies, with apartment buildings, luxury apartments, condo splitting, flat splitting and ‘in-law’ units being the most common places where students will take up residence.
In San Francisco, as is in all major cities, leases typically last 12 months, with month to month rental agreements being extremely hard to come by. If you are planning on staying for less than 12 months, Off-Campus Housing Director Rocha suggests looking at subletting as an option. For even shorter spells, or if you’re having friends stay in the city but your place is too small, Rocha lists hostels as good short term accommodations. USA Hostels, Hostel International: City Center SF and Adelaide Hostel are three viable options located in the heart of the city by Union Square.
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