Downtown location with walkable access to the transit hub, employers, and city amenities — best for students with internships or part-time jobs. Best for: Commuters, students with off-campus internships, professionals. Typical rent: $2,500–$4,250/mo.

East Side listings average 9.4 miles from campus or ~66 min by transit.

Expect $2,500–$4,250/mo in East Side. Studio: $2,200/mo; 1 bedroom: $2,250/mo; 2 bedroom: $3,750/mo; Area range: $2,500–$4,250/mo.

East Side scores 87/100 on our student-housing safety model. 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 h…

East Side is a short transit or bike ride to Academy of Art. 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.

About 74% of residents near East Side rent rather than own. Roughly 77% undergrad vs 23% graduate renters — Commuters, students with off-campus internships, professionals.

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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