Name: Student Accommodation & Apartments in Santa Monica | 2025/26
Brand: uhomes.com
Rating: 4.9 (32 reviews)

Question 1

What are the options for renting Santa Monica apartments when living off campus?

Accepted Answer

You have multiple choices of Santa Monica accommodation if you are a student living at Santa Monica. Most students choose student accommodation in Santa Monica, followed by apartments and houses.

Generally speaking, there are apartments with 1 bed 1 bath, 2 bed 2 bath, 3 bed 3 bath, 4 bed 4 bath, and studio apt in Santa Monica. There are also room types belonging to shared bedrooms, such as 2 bed 1 bath, 3 bed 2 bath, etc.

Question 2

Where can I find affordable housing in Santa Monica for students?

Accepted Answer

uhomes.com offers affordable apartments in Santa Monica CA for students. We have cheap studios in Santa Monica and other room types.

You can filter the price range to find Santa Monica affordable apartments for students that suit you or simply choose from our recommended properties below:

Question 3

Where can I find a studio apt in Santa Monica for students?

Accepted Answer

uhomes.com has Santa Monica studios for rent that are designed for students. The room type can be filtered according to your requirements in the Room Type option.

Question 4

Do I have to stay in dorms at universities when studying at Santa Monica?

Accepted Answer

No. There are no strict on-campus housing requirements. You can live off campus. There are many choices for student accommodation in Santa Monica. You can choose any room for rent in Santa Monica near your campus, which can save you unnecessary commute time and provide student facilities.

uhomes.com offers a wide range of student housing in Santa Monica. You can filter options based on your housing requirements. We also offer you the best deal with many student discounts.

Question 5

Should I choose houses or Santa Monica flats for students?

Accepted Answer

Choose according to your personal needs. House and student accommodation in Santa Monica have advantages and disadvantages.

Generally, student housing in Santa Monica offers more cheap options, such as cheap studios in Santa Monica. You can consider it according to your actual situation.

Question 6

What do the utility bills cover when renting student accommodation in Santa Monica?

Accepted Answer

Student accommodation in Santa Monica usually covers some or all utilities, such as water, electricity, heating, garbage and wastewater treatment fees, security fees, Internet and cable TV fees and other miscellaneous expenses that the tenant spends every month in the rent. Student housing in Santa Monica requires tenants to pay them together.

Question 7

Is the student accommodation in Santa Monica furnished?

Accepted Answer

uhomes.com offers student accommodation in Santa Monica with all the necessary facilities. Typically, rooms for rent in Santa Monica CA for students are equipped with a desk, a soft chair, a bed with a full-size mattress, a wardrobe, a washing machine, a dryer, a stovetop, a microwave, an oven, a dishwasher, and a refrigerator. The common areas are designed with student amenities, such as public study rooms, seminar rooms, and a gym.

If you do not rent rooms for rent in Santa Monica CA, you will need to purchase furniture before you move in. You can choose to order some furniture from Amazon in advance, or you can choose to buy it as soon as you arrive in Santa Monica.

Question 8

When should I start looking for student accommodation in Santa Monica?

Accepted Answer

When renting student accommodation in Santa Monica, you can start in January. If you see suitable student housing during this period, you should apply as soon as possible; if you don't find suitable student housing in Santa Monica, you can wait.

But if it's May or June, do it as soon as possible. The longer you delay, the fewer cost-effective options available.

After August, there will be even fewer rooms for rent in Santa Monica CA for students available.

Question 9

Do I need to submit a deposit certificate when renting student accommodation in Santa Monica?

Accepted Answer

It is normal for student accommodation in Santa Monica to require a deposit certificate of the total rent during the lease term. You can get your deposit back when you leave.

Question 10

Do you offer short-term apartment rentals in Santa Monica?

Accepted Answer

Yes, uhomes.com offers short-term apartment rentals in Santa Monica. You can filter your desired lease term under the "Duration" option to find suitable Santa Monica rooms for rent for students.

Question 11

Can I rent student accommodation in Santa Monica with a balcony?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can. uhomes.com provides student housing in Santa Monica with balconies. You can seek help from our property consultants to find rooms for rent in Santa Monica with balconies.

However, you may not dry your clothes on the balcony. Many states in the United States have passed laws prohibiting people from drying clothes outdoors, even in their backyards. This is because it looks unsightly, affects the environment, and reduces the property value of the community.

Question 12

Can I find student housing in Santa Monica with pet-friendly policies?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You can find student housing in Santa Monica with pet-friendly policies on uhomes.com. Basically, pets also must pay rent and a security deposit. Some students will secretly want to keep cats and dogs. Violating the contract is not recommended because it will damage their credit and may attract fines.

Question 13

Is there student housing in Santa Monica for interns?

Accepted Answer

Yes. uhomes.com has student housing in Santa Monica for interns. You can filter the perfect Santa Monica room for rent based on your move-in date, internship location, price range, and other housing preferences to find options close to your workplace that suit your needs.

Question 14

What materials and documents are required to apply for student housing in Santa Monica?

Accepted Answer

Student housing in Santa Monica will conduct comprehensive background checks, such as financial and criminal record checks. Therefore, Santa Monica student housing requires the following materials:

A U.S. Social Security number (SSN): It is similar to a national ID number.
United States driver's license number.
The guarantor in the United States (the guarantor must also have an SSN): This is used to ensure that the applicant can pay the rent.

However, international students often do not have the above three documents. Most Santa Monica student apartments allow international students to substitute other materials:

I-20 or Visitor Visa Form
Copy of Passport
Confirmation letter from relevant universities

Question 15

How do you rent student housing in Santa Monica on uhomes.com?

Accepted Answer

Applying for student housing in Santa Monica on uhomes.com is easy. Please follow these steps:

Use the filters on Santa Monica's property page to select your ideal Santa Monica student housing.
Click to review the detailed property information and ensure it meets your needs.
Check the Floor Plan to choose your preferred room.
Click "Apply Now" or "Enquire Now" to contact our property consultant. Our consultant will assist you with your booking and answer your questions.

Question 16

How large is the student housing in Santa Monica?

Accepted Answer

According to the uhomes database, Santa Monica student apartments are usually between 21m² and 235m².

Question 17

Where can I find roommates when renting Santa Monica CA student housing?

Accepted Answer

uhomes.com offers housing for students that you can share with your roommates in Santa Monica. We also offer a roommate-matching service, allowing you to find roommates in Santa Monica CA based on specific preferences, such as gender or country of origin.

Question 18

Is Santa Monica student housing well-equipped?

Accepted Answer

Most Santa Monica student housing options on uhomes.com are fully furnished and feature many modern amenities such as gyms, BBQ areas, study rooms, card-swipe laundry rooms, communal lounge areas and more.

Question 19

What are the general steps when applying for Santa Monica student housing?

Accepted Answer

The application steps for Santa Monica student housing are mainly divided into the following steps:

filling in the application form -> submitting the application form -> personal background check -> sending the apartment contract -> reading the contract carefully -> signing -> payment.

Question 20

How long is the lease term of Santa Monica student housing?

Accepted Answer

The most typical lease period for Santa Monica student housing is generally 12 months, starting in August or September and ending in July or August of the following year.

A small number of apartments offer semester leases (5 months or 6 months), 10-month leases (which end at the end of May of the following year), or leases that end in July and August (with no limit on the start time).

More often, for a lease period of less than 12 months, Santa Monica student apartments will charge an additional monthly short-term rental fee, ranging from $30-$100 per month.

Question 21

Can I check into Santa Monica student apartments directly after I arrive?

Accepted Answer

Each Santa Monica student housing has its own clear check-in time. If you arrive in the United States after the official check-in time of the apartment, of course, you can check in directly after going through the check-in procedures.

However, if you arrive before the official check-in time stipulated by the Santa Monica student housing, you should follow these steps:

1. Communicate with the apartment in time when applying for the apartment to see if there is the possibility of early check-in and tell the apartment your ideal check-in time;
2. If the apartment does not offer early check-in, you will need to find temporary accommodation yourself, such as hotels or daily rental houses, or ask for help from early students.

Question 22

What should you pay attention to when renting Santa Monica student apartments?

Accepted Answer

Is the room number and key correct? Is the Santa Monica student housing fully equipped with all the facilities provided?

If possible, we suggest you take a picture of the check-in list and submit it to the student housing in Santa Monica together with the check-in list so that both parties can retain a copy of the evidence to protect themselves.

Question 23

What should I consider when finding sublets for Santa Monica student apartments?

Accepted Answer

It is recommended to confirm with the second lessor and the student housing in Santa Monica the procedures required to complete the sublease and ensure that you are no longer legally responsible for the previous contract.

If it is a private sublease, you should pay more attention to the following factors:

1. These are private actions without any legal effect. If found, the apartment is likely to hold you responsible.
2. In view of the risks associated with private subletting, please negotiate with the tenant in advance to protect your interests.

Question 24

What factors should I consider before renting Santa Monica student apartments?

Accepted Answer

Before renting Santa Monica student apartments, you must first understand your own accommodation needs, including the rental area, the distance and time to and from school, the budget cost, whether to share the rent, etc.

After deciding on the needs, it is recommended that you take some time to study the safety of the selected area. You can log on to the relevant local website to check the safety of the area. If it is an area with a high crime rate, it is best not to choose to live in it.

When looking at the Santa Monica student housing, pay attention to whether the living facilities and amenities around the community are complete, such as supermarkets, convenience stores, hospitals, pharmacies, restaurants, banks, etc. Also, you should pay attention to what the landlord provides, whether it can meet your daily needs, and what else to buy.

If you plan to find a roommate to rent together, uhomes.com can help you find the most compatible companion with the roommate-matching service.

Question 25

How do apartments in Santa Monica for students influence study and life?

Accepted Answer

I think the overall environment of Santa Monica student housing determines your quality of life and whether you can immerse yourself in studying without any distractions or concerns.

The distance from the school, the surrounding safety and traffic situation, whether there is public transport, whether parking is convenient, whether there are amenities nearby, etc., should be considered when looking for Santa Monica student apartments.

Question 26

Can I see the Santa Monica accommodation for students before deciding to sign?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can see Santa Monica student apartments before deciding to sign. But try not to if you start your finding too late. The closer the school begins, the higher the rent and no good housing is left around the school. Therefore, you should decide when you sign according to your situation.

Question 27

What are the characteristics of Santa Monica student apartments?

Accepted Answer

Santa Monica housing that only allows students, visiting scholars, or student family members to live has the following characteristics:

1. A clear and unified check-in time and rent-out time.
2. The lease term of Santa Monica housing for students is 12 months, and there are fewer short leases of less than 5 months. Santa Monica student apartments may adjust their rental periods and dates according to the university's academic calendar.

Question 28

When renting Santa Monica housing for students, can I cancel the lease anytime after signing?

Accepted Answer

You may not. Generally speaking, the lease of Santa Monica student apartments will take effect immediately after it is signed, and neither party can terminate the lease in advance. According to the relevant laws of the United States, if the tenant has signed a long-term lease, he/she shall bear the rent for the entire lease term. Even if he/she is forced to move out, the landlord still has the right to require the tenant to pay all the rent.

Santa Monica Student Housing	$725-$7071
Transportation	$754
Utilities	$293
Food	$576
Groceries	$111
Miscellaneous	$133.5

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