Apartments near University of California Los Angeles

Lindbrook Manor Apartments on Lindbrook Dr are the closest student apartments near University of California Los Angeles, and are located at a 20-minute walk from the university.

The average distance of the amber student apartments near University of California Los Angeles is 5.7 miles, and a 15-minute cab ride.

You should book your apartments near University of California Los Angeles, 6-9 months before starting the academic year. September 24th, 2026, is the start date for the university, so ideally, you should book your student housing near USC Los Angeles in December-January.

Westwood Branch Library is the closest library to the off-campus University of California Los Angeles housing.

Expo/Sepulveda is the closest train station to the university & is only a 5-10 minute cab ride. This station helps students travel easily to their Los Angeles student housing.

UCLA is famous for its academic excellence, lively campus culture, & strong programs in fields like Film, Business, Engineering, & Medicine. UCLA draws students from across the globe like a California sunrise draws surfers to the shore. Since it draws students from all over the world, student apartments near University of California Los Angeles are in great demand. Amber offers apartments near the university starting from $725 per month. Top apartments include West Park Village & 1751 Malcolm Ave. They are just under a 5.7-mile radius or a 15-minute cab ride from the University of California Los Angeles.

The University of California, Los Angeles was established in 1919 and enrols around 45,000 students. The university has an acceptance rate of around 9%, making it highly selective. It is ranked among the top 50 universities globally in the QS World University Rankings. UCLA offers programmes in Engineering, Business, Film and Television, Computer Science, Medicine, Law, & Social Sciences. The main intake is in September. Students often choose off-campus apartments near the university, like 1265 Barry Ave.

Although the University of California, Los Angeles provides university-managed accommodation, several students choose to live near campus for greater convenience and personal comfort. Student apartments near University of California Los Angeles include everything from modern studios and shared apartments to ensuite and non-ensuite rooms.

The University of California is about a 20–25 minute drive from the Downtown Santa Monica station. Nearby bus stops, such as Westwood Plaza (2-min walk) and Sunset Boulevard (5-min walk), make it easy for students to travel. The Getty Center is located at a 10–15 minute drive from the university.

At University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), students can get involved in more than 1,000 student organizations spanning academics, arts, entrepreneurship, and athletics. Groups such as the Undergraduate Business Society, Bruin Entrepreneurs, ACM at UCLA, and the Data Science Union host startup competitions, hackathons, consulting projects, and industry networking events. A defining feature of UCLA is its close connection to the film, television, music, and performing arts industries in Los Angeles. Students regularly participate in student film productions, theater performances, music ensembles, dance showcases, and creative arts festivals through organizations linked to the renowned School of Theater, Film and Television and Herb Alpert School of Music. Signature events such as Spring Sing, one of the nation's oldest student-run music competitions, bring together performers from across campus.