Apartments near University of Southern California

Icon Plaza on S Figueroa St is the closest student apartments near USC, and is located at a 9-minute walk from the university.

The average distance of the amber student apartments near USC is 0.7 miles, which is a 15-minute walk.

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

Cafe Dulce is the closest cafe to the off-campus University of Southern California housing and is at a distance of a 5-minute walk.

Expo Park/USC Station is the closest train station to the university & is only a 1-2 minute walk. This station helps students travel easily to their Los Angeles student housing.

Located in the heart of Los Angeles and recognized for its entrepreneurial spirit, industry connections, & academic excellence, University of Southern California attracts students from around the world. Since it draws students from all over the city, student apartments near USC are in great demand. Amber offers apartments near the university starting from $799 per month. Top apartments include The Shrine Collection & University Gateway. They are just under a 0.7-mile radius, which is a 15-minute walk from USC.

Established in 1880, the University of Southern California enrolls approximately 49,000 students. USC has an acceptance rate of around 10–12% and is ranked among the top 150 universities globally in the QS World University Rankings. USC is particularly renowned for programs in Business, Cinematic Arts, Engineering, Computer Science, Communication, & International Relations. The main intake begins in August. Notable alumni include George Lucas, creator of Star Wars, & Neil Armstrong, the first person to walk on the Moon. Students often choose off-campus apartments near the university, like Icon Plaza. The university is one of only about 60 universities in the country that hosts Navy, Army, and Air Force ROTC programs on campus.

University of Southern California provides university-managed accommodation, and several students choose to live near campus for greater convenience & personal comfort. Student apartments near University of Southern California include everything from modern studios & shared apartments to 1B & 2B rooms.

The University of Southern California campus is about a 3–5 minute walk from Expo Park/USC station on the Metro E Line. Nearby bus stops such as Jefferson Blvd & Trousdale Pkwy (2-min walk) and Figueroa St & Exposition Blvd (4-min walk) help students travel easily across the city. Exposition Park is located directly beside the campus, while the California Science Center is only a 5-minute walk away.

At USC, students can immerse themselves in a campus culture that blends academics, creativity, entrepreneurship, & school spirit. Organizations such as the Marshall Business Student Community, Trojan Investing Society, LavaLab, & the Association for Computing Machinery at USC organize startup accelerators, consulting projects, & career workshops. One of USC's defining strengths is its deep connection to the entertainment, media, & technology industries of Los Angeles, providing students with access to internships, industry mentors, film productions, & professional networks.