Skip to content

Roommates & housing in San Francisco Bay Area for students & professionals abroad

Rooms, apartments, roommates, and shared housing for students and professionals in San Francisco Bay Area. Browse free listings and curated posts from local housing groups. Get emailed when new listings in San Francisco Bay Area fit. Find a flatmate or shared apartment — completely free.

Rent range$592–$2500/moRoom typesPrivate (21)
San Francisco Bay Area

12 results

Single room in Palo Alto, CA
$2,500/mo
Single room
Single room in Palo Alto, CA
Palo Alto, CA
Available from Sep 2026Posted 21d ago
Cameron LaurenceCameron LaurenceBroker
New here
Private room in a Decatur house
$1,147/mo
Single room
Private room in a Decatur house
Decatur
Available from Nov 2026Posted 2mo ago
Aisha WilliamsAisha Williams
Replies to 94% · within 2h
Cozy room in Santa Clara
$1,105/mo
Single room
Cozy room in Santa Clara
Santa Clara
Available from Oct 2026Posted 2mo ago
Sofia ReddySofia Reddy
Replies to 70% · within 3h
Sunny room in Westwood
$956/mo
Single room
Sunny room in Westwood
Westwood
Available from Oct 2026Posted 2mo ago
Sophia MartinezSophia Martinez
Replies to 92% · within 3h
Vegetarian room near USC
$592/mo
Single room
Vegetarian room near USC
Exposition Park
Available from Nov 2026Posted 2mo ago
Sophia SinghSophia Singh
Replies to 77% · within 57m
Furnished room in Downtown San Jose apartment
$1,089/mo
Single room
Furnished room in Downtown San Jose apartment
Japantown
Available from Oct 2026Posted 2mo ago
David WilliamsDavid Williams
Replies to 88% · within 2h
Private room in West Village apartment
$1,114/mo
Single room
Private room in West Village apartment
West Village
Available from Sep 2026Posted 2mo ago
Emily SmithEmily Smith
Replies to 71% · within 2h
Cosy room in Canton
$670/mo
Single room
Cosy room in Canton
Canton
Available from Oct 2026Posted 2mo ago
Ananya ReddyAnanya Reddy
Replies to 82% · within 3h
Spacious room in Charles Village
$1,044/mo
Single room
Spacious room in Charles Village
Charles Village
Posted 2mo ago
Amit KhanAmit Khan
Replies to 68% · within 2h
Roommate wanted in College Park
$843/mo
Single room
Roommate wanted in College Park
College Park
Available from Sep 2026Posted 2mo ago
Ravi NaiduRavi Naidu
Replies to 80% · within 3h
Single room in Brooklyn Heights
$1,170/mo
Single room
Single room in Brooklyn Heights
Brooklyn Heights
Available from Oct 2026Posted 2mo ago
Ryan TaylorRyan Taylor
Replies to 90% · within 2h
Spacious room in Northside Berkeley house
$983/mo
Single room
Spacious room in Northside Berkeley house
Northside
Available from Aug 2026Posted 3mo ago
Alex SmithAlex Smith
Replies to 77% · within 48m

Frequently asked questions

What does rent look like in San Francisco Bay Area?
Listings in San Francisco Bay Area currently range from $592–$2500/mo.
How do I find a roommate in San Francisco Bay Area?
15 people are currently looking for roommates in San Francisco Bay Area. Post what you need and let people come to you — messaging is free.
What's available in San Francisco Bay Area right now?
21 listings: 21 private rooms. New places are added daily.
When should I start looking for housing in San Francisco Bay Area?
Start looking 2–3 months before your semester starts. Popular areas fill up by May for August move-in and by October for January.
Can I find housing in San Francisco Bay Area before I arrive?
Yes — most international students in San Francisco Bay Area secure housing before they land. Browse listings, message hosts, and arrange a video tour through HomiesAbroad from anywhere in the world. Post a listing to get emailed when new rooms in San Francisco Bay Area are posted. Everything is free.

How to find roommates & housing in San Francisco Bay Area

US leases typically run 12 months with a security deposit. Never send money before a video tour and a signed lease.

Finding a roommate in San Francisco Bay Area is one of the easiest ways to lower costs and settle in faster. Share your housing preferences and budget on HomiesAbroad, and connect with other people relocating to San Francisco Bay Area. In-app messaging keeps your details private until you're ready to exchange them.