A lively area with bars, restaurants, and weekend activity. Ideal if you want a social scene steps from your apartment. Best for: Social students, upperclassmen, Greek life members. Typical rent: $2,600–$4,450/mo.

Distance varies by block — tour from Midtown to your campus buildings before signing.

Expect $2,600–$4,450/mo in Midtown. Studio: $2,200/mo; 1 bedroom: $2,700/mo; 2 bedroom: $3,750/mo; Area range: $2,600–$4,450/mo.

Midtown scores 79/100 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…

Midtown is a short transit or bike ride to International of Cosmetology. Transit convenience near Oakland, CA scores about 87/100 in our model. Undergrads often bike for short trips; graduate students more often mix transit + parking depending on program location.

About 81% of residents near Midtown rent rather than own. Roughly 67% undergrad vs 33% graduate renters — Social students, upperclassmen, Greek life members.

Peak demand hits before fall term and again in early summer. For International College of Cosmetology, starting 90 days early improves unit quality and roommate choice.

Inventory in Midtown is limited right now. Browse the International College of Cosmetology housing hub or set alerts while new listings are added.