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Off-campus housing for freshmen near Academy of Art University
Explore freshmen housing near Academy of Art University in San Francisco, CA. This guide highlights live listings, rent trends, and student-focused insights for first-year students.
Average rent
$1,141/mo
Walk score
74/100
Listings
24
Avg commute
~26 min
Student budget fit
Typical all-in monthly costs near Academy of Art University land around ~$3,460/mo estimated when sharing a 2BR. Use the budget calculator and roommate tools before signing — headline rent is only part of the story.
Safety insights
Treat safety like a student-life decision, not just rent: tour at night, confirm lighting and access control, and compare blocks instead of entire ZIP codes. Areas listed on this hub are ranked for student-friendly walkability and residential stability.
Transportation for students
Transit convenience near San Francisco, CA scores about 88/100 in our model. Undergrads often bike for short trips; graduate students more often mix transit + parking depending on program location.
Best areas for students
Students targeting freshmen housing often start in San Francisco Heights and The Loop before expanding search radius.
Popular apartment communities
Inventory near Academy of Art University includes mix of small complexes and shared houses. Compare 24 active listings filtered for freshmen housing.
Rent trends
Studio trend
$2,200/mo avg
1 bedroom trend
$2,700/mo avg
2 bedroom trend
$3,750/mo avg
This topic avg
$1,141/mo
Housing match score
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80/100
Relative to campus median rents
Safety
80/100
Walkability and residential stability
Convenience
91/100
Commute and daily errands
Nightlife
95/100
Social scene proximity
Transportation
86/100
Transit and bike access
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2201 Dwight Way, Berkeley, CA 94704
4 bed · 2 bath · 9.5 mi from campus · 973 sq ft · Apartment
$845/mo
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1639 Josephine St, Rm 6, Berkeley, CA 94703
0 bed · 1 bath · 9.7 mi from campus · 138 sq ft · Apartment
$895/mo
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2775-2777 E 21st St, Oakland, CA 94601
1 bed · 1 bath · 9.5 mi from campus · 120 sq ft · Apartment
$950/mo
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1515 Webster St, # 508, Oakland, CA 94612
0 bed · 1 bath · 7.4 mi from campus · 198 sq ft · Apartment
$1,050/mo
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2338 Telegraph Ave, Unit 329, Berkeley, CA 94704
0 bed · — · 9.9 mi from campus · 300 sq ft · Apartment
$1,095/mo
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How much does freshmen housing cost near Academy of Art University?
Filtered listings average about $1,141/month. Campus-wide averages run $2,700 for 1BR and $3,750 for 2BR.
Is freshmen housing good for first-year students?
International students should prioritize transit access, furnished options, and clear utility rules. Many arrivals time housing to orientation week — start early if you need guarantor or proof-of-funds paperwork.…
When should Academy of Art University students start searching?
Peak demand hits before fall term and again in early summer. For Academy of Art University, starting 90 days early improves unit quality and roommate choice.
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