Housing / Private Apartments
Off-Campus Housing Resources
Welcome to our housing resource for international students in the U.S.! Signing a lease can vary, but here are key steps and documents you may need:
- Proof of Enrollment
- Provide a U.S. academic enrollment verification from CSUF ISS's office
- Proof of Financial Responsibility
- Submit bank statement, scholarship proof, or financial aid details to show your ability to pay rent
- Identification Documents
- Include a copy of your passport and visa. You may be asked for your I-20 at some locations.
- SSN/ITIN Requirements
- Complete the apartment rental application, supplying personal information and references.
- Rental Application
- Complete the apartment rental application, supplying personal information and references.
- Proof of Income
- Provide pay stubs or substiture with a bank statement showing a sufficient balance or a housing allowance letter from sponsoring organizations.
- Guarator or Co-Signer
- Due to lack of U.S. credit history, some apartments may request a co-signor or guarantor to be responsible for the lease.
- Caution: Be Aware of Potential Scammers!
ISS does not endorse specific apartment complexes; this list isprovided for your reference (updatedDecember 2023). Some information is subject to change, so please check directly withApartmentManagers for current information.
- Apartment type: Studio/1 bed
- Deposit : $750 (1-month rent unless there is guarantor)
- Monthly Rent: $1,995-$2,005 (depends on apartment type, lease terms, and availability)
- Phone: 714-879-4505
- Documents needed: government ID/Passport, 2.5x monthly rent in gross income or cosigner/guarantor (4x) or bank statement (minimum balance of 6-month rent)
- Apartment type: 2-3 Bed
- Deposit : Needs to be confirmed
- Monthly Rent: $2,000-$2,900 (depends on apartment type, lease terms, and availability)
- Phone: 714-871-7253
- Documents needed: A valid driver’s license, government photo ID (passport accepted), income verification (needs to be confirmed)
- 6-month lease available
- Apartment type: 2-3 bed
- Deposit : Needs to be confirmed (1-month rent unless there is guarantor)
- Monthly Rent: $950-1300 (depends on apartment type, lease terms, and availability)
- Phone number: 714-870-8202
- Documents needed: government ID/Passport, 3x monthly rent in gross income or bank statement
- Individual leases can be signed directly with the office, instead of signing a lease for the entire apartment unit
- Double room available
- Apartment type: Studio - 2 bed
- Deposit : 1-month rent unless there is guarantor/cosigner
- Monthly Rent: Needs to be confirmed (depends on apartment type, lease terms, and availability)
- Phone number: 714-738-6151
- Documents needed: A valid driver’s license, government photo ID (passport accepted), income verification (needs to be confirmed)
- Apartment type: Studio – 2 bed
- Deposit : $199 (larger deposit may be required after application screening)
- Monthly Rent: $2000-3000 (depends on apartment type, lease terms, and availability)
- Phone number: 714-993-1080
- Documents needed: A valid driver’s license, government photo ID (passport accepted), income verification (needs to be confirmed)
- Apartment type: 1-2 bed
- Deposit : $400 (larger deposit may be required after application screening)
- Monthly Rent: $1970-$2800 (depends on apartment type, lease terms, and availability)
- Phone number: 714-844-0278
- Documents needed: A valid driver’s license, government photo ID (passport accepted), 2.7x rent amount shown in the bank statement
- Apartment type: Studio-2 bed
- Deposit : $400-500 (larger deposit may be required after application screening)
- Monthly Rent: $1700-2500 (depends on apartment type, lease terms, and availability)
- Phone number: 714-993-1550
- Documents needed: A valid driver’s license, government photo ID (passport accepted), income verification (needs to be confirmed)
- 6-month lease available
- Apartment type: Studio-2 Bed
- Deposit : $600 (larger deposit may be required after application screening)
- Monthly Rent: $2,000-$2,900 (depends on apartment type, lease terms, and availability)
- Phone: 714-955-4307
- Documents needed: A valid driver’s license, government photo ID (passport accepted), I-20, income verification (3x the rent in monthly income or bank statement/only US bank account accepted).
- 6-month lease available
- Apartment type: Studio-2 Bed
- Deposit : Needs to be confirmed
- Monthly Rent: $1750-3500 (depends on apartment type, lease terms, and availability)
- Phone number: 714-996-3491
- Documents needed: A valid driver’s license, government photo ID (passport accepted), income verification (needs to be confirmed)
- 6-month lease available
- Apartment type: 1-2 Bed
- Deposit : (2 months rent)
- Monthly Rent: $2300-$3200 (depends on apartment type, lease terms, and availability)
- Phone number: 714-996-1161
- Documents needed: A valid driver’s license, government photo ID (passport accepted), income verification (housing allowance, 2.5x the rent)
- 6-month lease available
- Apartment type: 1-2 Bed
- Deposit : depends on the result of application screening
- Monthly Rent: (depends on apartment type, lease terms, and availability)
- Phone number: 714-993-9660
- Documents needed: A valid driver’s license, government photo ID (passport accepted), income verification (average balance must exceed 2.5x the rent)
- 6-month lease available
- Apartment type: Studio-2 Bed
- Deposit : starts at $500 but depends on the result of application screening
- Monthly Rent: $2000-3700 (depends on apartment type, lease terms, and availability)
- Phone number: 714-844-7973
- Documents needed: A valid driver’s license, government photo ID (passport accepted), income verification (needs to be confirmed)
- 6-month lease available
- Apartment type: Studio-2 Bed
- Deposit : $500 for 1 Bed, $600 for 2 Bed unit (larger deposit may be required after application screening)
- Monthly Rent: $1750-2700 (depends on apartment type, lease terms, and availability)
- Phone number: 714-528-3836
- Documents needed: A valid driver’s license, government photo ID (passport accepted), income verification (bank balance of 3x the monthly rent, or cosigner with 3x rent monthly income)
- 6-month lease available with $50 monthly premium
- Apartment type: 1 – 3 Bed
- Deposit : Needs to be confirmed
- Monthly Rent: $1600-2600 (depends on apartment type, lease terms, and availability)
- Phone number: 562-553-8237
- Documents needed: A valid driver’s license, government photo ID (passport accepted), income verification (Needs to be confirmed)
- Apartment type: 1-2 Bed
- Deposit : Needs to be confirmed
- Monthly Rent: $1600-2400 (depends on apartment type, lease terms, and availability)
- Phone number: 714-996-7181
- Documents needed: A valid driver’s license, government photo ID (passport accepted), income verification (3x rent, 1+ year employment history with current employer)
- Will only approve international students that meets income requirement (not bank statement) or guarantor/cosigner based in the US
- Apartment type: Studio – 2 Bed
- Deposit : up to 2 months’ rent (depends on the result of application screening)
- Monthly Rent: (depends on apartment type, lease terms, and availability)
- Phone number: 714-524-2901
- Documents needed: A valid driver’s license, government photo ID (passport accepted), income verification (account balance needs to cover 3x the rental fee for the entire duration of the lease)
- 6-month lease available
- Apartment type: 1-2 Bed
- Deposit : $1000 for 1 Bed, $1200 for 2 Bed unit
- Monthly Rent: $2000-2700 (depends on apartment type, lease terms, and availability)
- Phone number: 714-984-6483
- Documents needed: A valid driver’s license, government photo ID (passport accepted), I-20, income verification (account balance must exceed 2.5x the rent) For guarantor/co-signer, income of 5x monthly rent is required.
- Only 12-month lease available, but no penalty for breaking the lease with 60-day notice
- Apartment type: 1-2 Bed
- Deposit : $500 for 1 Bed, $600 for 2 Bed (larger deposit may be required after application screening)
- Monthly Rent: $1850 – 2300 (depends on apartment type, lease terms, and availability)
- Phone number: 714-871-2890
- Documents needed: A valid driver’s license, government photo ID (passport accepted), I-20, income verification (account balance needs to cover 3x the rental fee for the entire duration of the lease/only US bank account accepted).
- Apartment type: 1-4 Bed
- Deposit : $500 for 1 Bed, $600 for 2 Bed
- Monthly Rent: $1400-2400 (depends on apartment type, lease terms, and availability)
- Phone number: 562-534-8950
- Documents needed: A valid driver’s license, government photo ID (passport accepted), I-20, income verification (needs to be confirmed)
- Individual leases can be signed directly with the office, instead of signing a lease for the entire apartment unit
- Double room available
- Guarantor is required for applicants who do not have sufficient income
- Apartment type: 1-2 Bed
- Deposit : $500 for 1 Bed, $600 for 2 Bed
- Monthly Rent: $1800-2600 (depends on apartment type, lease terms, and availability)
- Phone number: 714-992-5840
- Documents needed: A valid driver’s license, government photo ID (passport accepted), I-20, income verification (income of 2x rent, or 3x for guarantor)
- Will only approve international students that meets income requirement (not bank statement) or guarantor/cosigner based in the US
- Apartment type: 1-2 Bed
- Deposit : $1000 for 1 Bed, $1200 for 2 Bed unit
- Monthly Rent: $2000-2700 (depends on apartment type, lease terms, and availability)
- Phone number: 714-871-4702
- Documents needed: A valid driver’s license, government photo ID (passport accepted), I-20, income verification (account balance must exceed 2.5x the rent) For guarantor/co-signer, income of 5x monthly rent is required.
- Only 12-month lease available, but no penalty for breaking the lease with 60-day notice