Housing

There are many apartments available close to the college. Most apartments are unfurnished and require a minimum 6-month lease. Cost of utilities and phone are not included in the price. Although the college housing office cannot find an off-campus apartment for you, we will direct you to listings to help you.

Studio & 1-bedroom apartments cost approximately $550-$850 per month
2 bedroom apartments cost approximately $800 - $1,150 per month

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Many students find the following web sites to be helpful in their search for accommodations.

The California Apartment Association	A brochure for renters is available to help you through the rental process. Explains what a lease is, what your rights are, what you need to do to get your security deposit back, etc. The brochure is available on-line at under the "Renters" section
International Student Placements	Find a match with a host family. You can review the site to learn about the application procedures and download an application. From the home page, click on "Students", then on "Southern California". Scroll down to find the application form.
My Apartment Map	Plots all U.S. universities and colleges on an interactive map, so that students can easily find housing near campus. It also shows nearby grocery stores, public transportation, and other amenities.
ApartmentList.com	It offers the world's first apartment-matching engine. Each city on the website is broken down into neighborhoods, highlighting pricing, noise level, nearby attractions, restaurants, shopping, etc.
Bay crest Apartments	View Bay crest apartments located in Long Beach
CSULB Off-Campus Housing	View private listings of housing in the area
Oakwood Long Beach Marina	Live by the Beach while studying at LBCC! Oakwood Long Beach Marina offers affordable student housing conveniently located to campus. We offer Furnished and Unfurnished studio, one and two bedroom apartments. Ask about our special LBCC rates!
Universal Student Housing	The agency offers Homestay placement for a fee.
Homestay Services International	The agency offers Homestay placement for a fee.
IHPS Homestays	The agency offers Homestay placement for a fee.
Homestay of Long Beach	A licensed Homestay agency in the city of Long Beach providing Homestay services for students in our local community. They offer Homestay placements for a fee.
CraigsList	Free advertisement of homes/apartments in Long Beach Area