Off Campus Apartments:

There are many apartments available close to the college. Most apartments are unfurnished and require a minimum 6-month lease. Cost of utilities and phone are not included in the price. Although the college housing office cannot find an off-campus apartment for you, we will direct you to listings to help you.

• Studio & 1-bedroom apartments cost approximately $550-$850 per month
• 2 bedroom apartments cost approximately $800 - $1,150 per month

Many students find the following web sites to be helpful in their search for accommodations.

The California Apartment Association	A brochure for renters is available to help you through the rental process. Explains what a lease is, what your rights are, what you need to do to get your security deposit back, etc.  The brochure is available on-line at under the "Renters" section
International Student Placements	Find a match with a host family. You can review the site to learn about the application procedures and download an application. From the home page, click on "Students", then on "Southern California". Scroll down to find the application form.
Bay crest Apartments	View Bay crest apartments located in Long Beach
CSULB Off-Campus Housing	View private listings of housing in the area
Universal Student Housing	The agency offers Homestay placement for a fee.
Homestay Services International	The agency offers Homestay placement for a fee.
IHPS Homestays	The agency offers Homestay placement for a fee.
CraigsList	Free advertisement of homes/apartments in Long Beach Area