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Roommates & housing near California State University, Northridge for international students

CSUN sits in Northridge in the San Fernando Valley, part of the City of Los Angeles, where most students rent rooms in houses and apartment blocks nearby. Campus housing has about 3,500 beds and a waitlist for 2026-27. HUD's FY2026 small-area rent for a three-bedroom in the campus ZIP code is $3,880 a month, about $1,290 per room.

Typical rent
$1,275/mo
Range
$1,050–$1,650
Looking for a room
20 people
Room types
Private (23)

12 results

Single room in Los Angeles, CA
$1,375/mo
Single room
Single room in Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles, CA
~19 km from California State University, Northridge
Available from Oct 2026Posted 3mo ago
Anika KaurAnika Kaur
Replies to 81% · within 1h
Single room in Los Angeles, CA
$1,525/mo
Single room
Single room in Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles, CA
~20 km from California State University, Northridge
Available from Sep 2026Posted 3mo ago
Michael JohnsonMichael Johnson
Replies to 79% · within 2h
Single room in Los Angeles, CA
$1,400/mo
Single room
Single room in Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles, CA
~21 km from California State University, Northridge
Available from Jul 2026Posted 4mo ago
Jasmine SinghJasmine Singh
Replies to 86% · within 4h
Single room in Los Angeles, CA
$1,550/mo
Single room
Single room in Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles, CA
~21 km from California State University, Northridge
Available from Aug 2026Posted 3mo ago
Aanya ReddyAanya Reddy
Replies to 86% · within 2h
Single room in Los Angeles, CA
$1,625/mo
Single room
Single room in Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles, CA
~21 km from California State University, Northridge
Available from Sep 2026Posted 3mo ago
Ananya DesaiAnanya Desai
Replies to 95% · within 2h
Single room in Los Angeles, CA
$1,550/mo
Single room
Single room in Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles, CA
~22 km from California State University, Northridge
Available from Sep 2026Posted 3mo ago
Alex JohnsonAlex Johnson
Replies to 71% · within 2h
Single room in Los Angeles, CA
$1,550/mo
Single room
Single room in Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles, CA
~22 km from California State University, Northridge
Available from Aug 2026Posted 4mo ago
Sophia GarciaSophia Garcia
Replies to 77% · within 4h
Single room in Los Angeles, CA
$1,525/mo
Single room
Single room in Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles, CA
~22 km from California State University, Northridge
Available from Sep 2026Posted 3mo ago
Jessica TaylorJessica Taylor
Replies to 66% · within 3h
Single room in Los Angeles, CA
$1,650/mo
Single room
Single room in Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles, CA
~22 km from California State University, Northridge
Available from Oct 2026Posted 2mo ago
Marcus JohnsonMarcus Johnson
Replies to 77% · within 4h
Single room in Los Angeles, CA
$1,400/mo
Single room
Single room in Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles, CA
~22 km from California State University, Northridge
Available from Nov 2026Posted 2mo ago
Rajveer GillRajveer Gill
Replies to 73% · within 3h
Single room in Los Angeles, CA
$1,350/mo
Single room
Single room in Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles, CA
~29 km from California State University, Northridge
Available from Aug 2026Posted 3mo ago
Sarah JohnsonSarah Johnson
Replies to 89% · within 2h
Single room in Los Angeles, CA
$1,150/mo
Single room
Single room in Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles, CA
~31 km from California State University, Northridge
Posted 3mo ago
Jessica TaylorJessica Taylor
Replies to 69% · within 37m

Living near California State University, Northridge: a newcomer's guide

Where to live

Areas students rent in, nearest first

  1. Northridge (91330 and 91325)

    The streets around the campus, full of apartment blocks and single-family homes rented out room by room. Walkable or bikeable to class and in heavy demand every summer.

    Commute
    Walk or bike to campus
    Typical rent
    ~$1,290/mo per room (HUD 3-bed FMR ÷ 3)

  2. Northridge west of Reseda Blvd (91324)

    Quieter residential blocks west and south of campus with larger houses. Slightly pricier per room but still close to class.

    Commute
    Short bike ride or Metro bus to campus
    Typical rent
    ~$1,437/mo per room (HUD 3-bed FMR ÷ 3)

  3. Reseda (91335)

    Flat, dense area south of campus with older apartment complexes along Reseda and Sherman Way. Lower rents and a direct bus up Reseda Boulevard.

    Commute
    Metro bus on Reseda Blvd to campus
    Typical rent
    ~$1,247/mo per room (HUD 3-bed FMR ÷ 3)

  4. North Hills (91343)

    East of campus across the 405, with mid-sized complexes and the lowest rents in the area. Expect a longer bus ride or a drive.

    Typical rent
    ~$1,153/mo per room (HUD 3-bed FMR ÷ 3)

  5. Chatsworth (91311)

    Suburban area to the northwest with houses and newer complexes, and the end of the Metro G Line busway. Suits people with a car or a bike.

    Typical rent
    ~$1,433/mo per room (HUD 3-bed FMR ÷ 3)

Getting around

The CSUN Transit Station on Vincennes Street is served by Metro Bus 167, Metro Rapid buses on Reseda, Ventura and Sepulveda, the AVTA 787 express and a CSUN shuttle to the Northridge Metrolink station on the Ventura County Line. The transit station does not open on weekends.

Student fares
Metro U-Pass for fall 2026 costs $55 (valid 8/10/26 to 1/24/27) for undergraduates taking 6 or more units and graduates taking 3 or more, sold at the AS Ticket Office in the University Student Union.
Car
Many students drive because the Valley is spread out. If you rent within a mile or two of campus, a bike plus the U-Pass covers most trips.

What it costs

Room in a shared place
About $1,150–1,440/mo for a room in a shared three-bedroom near CSUN, derived from HUD FY2026 Small Area FMRs for three-bedrooms ($3,460–4,310) divided by three
Studio or 1-bedroom
HUD FY2026 Small Area FMRs: about $2,190–2,730/mo for a one-bedroom in the ZIP codes around campus
Also budget for
Most California landlords may take no more than one month's rent as a deposit; budget for that plus first month's rent.

Leases and deposits

Lease
Off-campus leases near CSUN usually run 12 months from early summer; rooms in shared houses are also rented semester by semester with the landlord's agreement.
Deposit
Under California Civil Code 1950.5 as changed by AB 12, deposits are limited to one month's rent for most landlords from July 1, 2024, and two months only for small individual owners with no more than two properties and four units. An itemized statement and any refund are due within 21 days of move-out.
Good to know
Fees with other names, such as a cleaning or move-in fee, count toward California's deposit cap; only the application screening fee is treated separately.
California Attorney General — Tenants' rights(opens in a new tab)

Campus housing

CSUN Student Housing and Residential Life offers about 3,500 shared-occupancy beds in its Park Apartments and Suites within walking distance of campus. Only shared rooms are offered and there is no published guarantee; a waitlist was already open for 2026-27, with no fee to join through the Student Housing Portal.

University housing page(opens in a new tab)

Before you move

  1. When to start looking

    Most students line up fall housing between spring and early summer, and rooms near campus get scarce by July. Join the campus housing waitlist as soon as you are admitted, and look privately at the same time.

  2. Your first weeks

    Book a hotel or short-term rental in Northridge for the first week so you can view rooms by bike or bus. Buy the Metro U-Pass early, since it covers trips across Los Angeles County while you search.

  3. Watch out for

    Many rooms near CSUN are in single-family homes split among several tenants. Insist on a written lease or sublease that names you, because a verbal room deal leaves you with little protection if the head tenant leaves.

Questions about renting near California State University, Northridge

What do rooms near California State University, Northridge cost on HomiesAbroad right now?

23 rooms are listed right now, at a median of $1,275/mo (from $1,050 to $1,650).

Can I live near CSUN without a car?

Yes, if you choose your area carefully. Northridge streets around campus are bikeable, and the Metro U-Pass costs $55 for fall 2026 for eligible students. Metro Bus 167, Metro Rapid lines and a CSUN shuttle from the Northridge Metrolink station all serve the CSUN Transit Station on Vincennes Street. That station is closed on weekends, so weekend trips take more planning.

Is CSUN campus housing hard to get?

It is limited. CSUN has about 3,500 beds, all shared-occupancy, in the Park Apartments and Suites next to campus, and it opened a waitlist for 2026-27. Joining is free through the Student Housing Portal. Because demand outstrips space, most students also search off campus at the same time rather than waiting for a waitlist offer.

How much is a room in Northridge?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rents for three-bedrooms around CSUN range from $3,460 in North Hills to $4,310 in parts of Northridge, which works out to roughly $1,150 to $1,440 per bedroom if split three ways. Many students share a bedroom to go lower. One-bedrooms in the same ZIP codes sit between about $2,190 and $2,730.

Is Reseda too far from CSUN?

Not usually. Reseda borders Northridge to the south, and Reseda Boulevard runs straight up toward campus, with Metro Rapid service on it to the CSUN Transit Station. HUD's FY2026 small-area rent for a three-bedroom in Reseda's 91335 ZIP code is $3,740, a bit below the campus ZIP, so it is a common choice for students who want lower rent.

How many people are looking for a room or roommate near California State University, Northridge?

20 people have an open housing request here. Their median budget is $1,388/mo.