Finding Housing

FINDING HOUSING

Finding a good place to live in San Diego can be daunting, but as rooms are constantly opening up you can always find something. The following guidelines will help you find your perfect place.

STAY IN A HOSTEL WHILE FINDING A PLACE

You can also stay in an AirBnB or with a friend, but being in San Diego while looking for housing will definitely give you an advantage. Rooms open up and are filled almost instantly so being around to visit the place in person and sign a contract on the spot will help you a lot.

SOLANA BEACH HOMESTAY PROGRAM

Would you like to be matched with an American family who volunteers to help newly-arriving international students at no cost? The Solana Beach Host Family Program has been making this possible for 16 years.​

Please visit our website at https://solanabeachhostfamilies.org ​

CHECK OUT THE FOLLOWING WEBSITES

  1. UCSD Off-Campus housing has both long/short term housing

  2. UCSD campus housing. If you have not done it yet APPLY NOW to the Grad and Family Housing Waitlist. If you are looking for short-term leasing you should visit the Housing Sublease Portal

  3. Check on Facebook for numerous sublet/housing groups.

BE REALISTIC

Recently there has been an upsurge in scams on websites like Craigslists and Facebook because of the pandemic. As renters are more cautious and less likely to travel to visit, many places have popped up online which are too good to be true. Be realistic when looking for a place online, if something is too good to be true, it probably is.

DO NOT SETTLE

Finding the perfect place can be difficult but don’t let it discourage you. If a place doesn’t suit your needs look into subleasing or ending your lease. Having a good place to live will make your graduate experience more enjoyable so take the time to find the perfect place.

FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Check out ISPO's Housing Resources Portal to find out more information about renting in the U.S.