r/SFBayHousing

Hi everyone! I’m \[25M Indian\] planning to move to **San Francisco** soon and I’m looking for affordable accommodation.
I’m mainly considering:
Room in a shared apartment
Co-living spaces
Student housing
Hostels or other temporary accommodation while I look for something permanent
My budget is around **$500-$1000/month**, but I’m flexible depending on the location and what’s included.
I’m looking for something reasonably safe and preferably with access to public transportation. I’m open to different neighborhoods around SF as long as the commute is manageable.
If you’re currently renting a room, know of any affordable co-living options, or have recommendations for websites/groups where students find housing, I’d really appreciate it!
Also, if anyone is looking for a roommate or has a room becoming available soon, feel free to DM me.
Thanks!

spouse just got a job in the city and i’m in the process of so we’re eyeing a move but these prices are killing us. we living in a VHCOL already but these prices are just ridiculous. will these prices ever come down??

Hi all, hoping for a reality check because I have been staring at listings for two days and I am more confused than when I started.

Situation: I work for a small company in EU and a couple of us are coming over for something like 1 to 3 months, starting late September or October. We need a furnished 2BR (3BR would be nicer but seems rare). We do not want to sign a 12 month lease for a stay this short.

What I think I have figured out, please tell me where I am wrong:

- Budget seems to land around $4,000 to $5,500/mo for a decent furnished 2BR in a central-ish area. Is that actually the market or am I looking at tourist pricing?

- Furnished Finder, Blueground and Airbnb monthly seem to be the main options. Blueground looks easiest but noticeably pricier. Is it worth it or am I paying for photos?

- I keep reading that anything under 30 nights is a whole legal thing, so I am only looking at 30+ day stays. Correct?

What I would really love help with:

1. Which neighborhoods would you actually recommend for two people who will be working a lot and occasionally having colleagues over for dinner? Somewhere walkable, quiet enough to sleep, not a two hour commute to downtown.

2. Which areas look like a bargain online but are a bad idea in practice? I would rather hear it from you than find out on arrival.

3. Anything you wish you had known before booking a furnished place here.

I have never lived in the US so assume I know nothing. Thanks in advance, genuinely.

Brand new boarding house 'The Berk', just built and acquired by The Berkeley Group, at 2315 college, 50 steps away from Berkeleys campus
Singles are only $995 a month, Doubles are $800 a month RIGHT now!
TEXT this number to inquire or book a tour, and make sure you mention that you came from this post to lock in the deal while it's featured: 510 544 8833
Apartment Features:
- Fully furnished units that are more spacious than the dorms
- Furnished outdoor lounge
- Stainless steel kitchen appliances such as air fryers and panini presses
- Live-in Community Manager (similar to an RA)
- Monthly community events
- Bike storage and parking available for rent
- On-site washer and dryer
- On-site free print station access
- Complimentary stocked cleaning supplies
- Complimentary coffee and tea station
- Online maintenance requests
- Secure keyless unit access
- Controlled access with security cameras
- All-inclusive utilities are $150/mo. The utility package includes WiFi, PG&E, gas, water, sewage, trash, on-site laundry and housekeeping in the general common areas.

Hi! I’m looking for someone to take over my lease at Mosso SF from October 1 through May 15.
It’s a spacious ~1,000 sq ft, 1 bedroom / 1.5 bathroom townhouse-style apartment with tons of natural light and a private outdoor space. It’s also fully furnished, so it would be perfect for someone relocating to SF or looking for a move-in-ready place.

Details:

$3,550/month
Available October 1 – May 15
~1,000 sq ft
1 bedroom + 1.5 bathrooms
Townhouse-style layout
Fully furnished
Private outdoor space
In-unit washer & dryer
Dishwasher
Tons of natural light
Located at Mosso SF in SoMa

I’ve really enjoyed the apartment and am only looking for someone to take it over because I’m relocating. Happy to send photos/videos, answer questions, or arrange a tour for anyone seriously interested.
DM me if interested!

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23f live in a suburb in the east bay and work in the city (45ish commute). I live with my family and I make around 150-180k as a new grad (have a side hustle). TELL ME WHY IT’S FUCKING IMPOSSIBLE TO FIND AN APARTMENT IN SF JFC.

I’m not sure if I should wait until I find the apartment I’m looking for because I have the liberty to do so or if I’ll regret waiting because these prices are just getting more insane. 2024 some places were 2.5k and now they’re 4.5k…

My budget is 4.5k (max with parking), 600sqft+ ideally more, relatively modern, not tenderloin, and has parking. But apparently that’s not possible. I saw this amazing loft 900+ sqft for 4.1k but someone else already snatched it and I’m depressed. But that’s my proof that it’s possible (not a scam, it was on the apartment building’s official website).

I remember signing my offer letter and thinking to myself, “wow I make so much, I don’t have to live in a shit box like my old college apt.” I was rudely awakened by this terrible market.

Rant:

Thing is we have 6ppl living in a 3 bedroom house at home. I pay very little in rent, but it’s getting frustrating. I love my parents but my siblings… they annoy the shit out of me. Stole the router to play games and I kept having connection issues during work meetings. I’m the only one that works despite them being 26 and 42. My sister and her girlfriend took up the entire bottom floor and kicked my brother out (it’s the largest part of the whole house). So he’s always in the kitchen playing games really loud. He has no sense of volume control or boundaries. When my friends come over he will join in on whatever we’re doing even though he’s twice my age. I always have to clean after them in the kitchen. I’ve been consistently sitting in the BART parking lot for 1-2 hours after work because I dread going home. My parents have favoritism towards them because I’m the one doing well and because my sister is recalcitrant. I had to give up my parking spot for my sisters gf because my sister doesn’t like walking. My mom will tell to stop lighting incense and she refuses. She’ll tell her to clean and she says she can’t because she doesn’t like the germs etc.. she just spends 16 hours a day on discord and gaming and has only done 2 community college classes and she’s 26. My mom paid for half of her gfs car while I had to buy my own when I was 18.

We are a family of two, husband & wife. We are new to SF, CA & are looking for a short-term (3/6 months) rental property in the Bay Area (studio/1 Bedroom) or a shared room with a private bathroom, furnished/unfurnished.

Hello! I’ll be moving to the Bay Area soon to start a research position at UCSF, and I had a few questions on housing and would really appreciate any advice:

1. What would the most artistic neighborhood be? I’m really interested in taking dance and singing lessons as a hobby, and I saw that Mission would be the most ideal so was hoping to get second opinions on this

2. Is a $1500-2000 budget feasible for a 2B2B or a 3B2B in Mission, Potrero, South SoMa, or Dogpatch? I’m also curious to know how much a room for 4B3B typically is.

3. I keep seeing 1B apartments listed for less than $1000 in Mission on CL, and should I automatically flag these as scams or is it actually possible to get a room that cheap?
   Lastly, I’m looking for a sublet from mid September to late October, so if anyone has any leads please let me know!

I’m also looking for potential roommates, so feel free to DM me to introduce each other!

Moving to SF after a long time (wow things have gotten crazy!) and having a hard time finding housing as I’m not there to tour. I tried furnishedfinder but every place is taken even if they show up as available on the calendar. Before September move in must.

About me - working in tech, early 30s, non smoker
Amenities needed - parking, laundry
Location - anywhere within 40 minute drive to Salesforce tower (doesn’t have to be within SF). SF, South SF, Brisbane, Daly City, Alameda, anywhere safe works!
Rental type - preferably entire private unit (studio or 1b1b) but also open to private room w/ private bath
Budget - would like to stay within $4k
Duration - preferable 2 months but it’s flexible

Please reach out if you have anything available. Thank you!

We are actively moving to the bay, but both my wife and I are very indecisive people. I’ll be working in Mountain View and my wife will be working from home (though hopefully she’ll get an in person job in the next few months and start commuting to SSF).

We’ve looked at 40ish apartments and are having trouble narrowing it down. Going to try making a bracket later today, but wanted to know what others are thinking. So, on to the details:

We have set a budget of <$5200 base rent for a 2B2B and have been largely looking in the MTV and Sunnyvale areas. We tried looking in Redwood City, but just didn’t like the lack of parks/greenery. We really want a modern kitchen and natural light in the apartment. Here’s a list of what we are actively considering, just know that we know not all of them fit every requirement. We know there are downsides to each, it’s just really hard for us to pick.

Park Place in MTV: not the best kitchen, or good lighting, but fantastic location.
Avalon Silicon Valley: in the middle of nowhere, but amazing garden-style apartments.
Monticello: Very modern and close to the Lawerence station, but less greenery.
Americana Apartments: Not great for my wife’s potential commute and would still need to drive to get to anywhere downtown. Also, not the best kitchen, but could get vaulted ceilings.

These are just a few of our “top” contenders as again, we are VERY indecisive people. If anyone has suggestions or even ways of figuring out which to go with, it would be greatly appreciated!

Hi all. I'm unexpectedly being displaced from my current family housing situation and urgently looking for somewhere safe to land.

I'm primarily looking for something short-term ideally around 1–2 weeks while I continue working on a more permanent housing solution. A spare room, couch, temporary room, or similar arrangement would be incredibly helpful. I'd strongly prefer San Francisco or somewhere reasonably transit-accessible to SF.

A little more about me: I'm a quiet, respectful LGBTQ+ adult with a professional background in administrative, housing, finance, and customer operations work. I'm pretty independent and mostly keep to myself. I'm actively working with local healthcare/housing-navigation programs, pursuing benefits, and looking for work while I get back on stable footing.

My budget is unfortunately extremely limited right now, so I'm primarily looking for something free or very low-cost as a short-term bridge.

I'm happy to talk by phone/video first, meet beforehand, and answer reasonable questions about myself.

Strictly looking for housing.

If you have a temporary space available, or know somebody trustworthy who might, please DM me with the general location, how long it might be available, and what you'd need financially.

Thank you.

Hi everyone!

I'm moving to the Bay Area in late September / early October to join Google in Sunnyvale and am looking for recommendations on apartments and neighborhoods.

About me:

👨‍💻 28F, working at Google (Sunnyvale)

📅 Move-in: Last week of September / First week of October

🚗 No car initially, so I'll mostly be using the Google shuttle and public transit

What I'm looking for:

Studio or 1 Bed / 1 Bath (prefer living alone)

Modern apartment/community with good amenities (gym, in-unit laundry preferred)

Budget: Up to ~$2,500/month (can stretch slightly for a really good option)

Commute of 30–45 minutes is completely fine

Open to Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, North San Jose, Milpitas, Mountain View, or nearby areas with good Google shuttle access.

If anyone has:

Apartment recommendations

Good property management companies

Lease takeover opportunities

Move-in specials

Suggestions on areas that Google employees prefer

I'd really appreciate your advice!

Thanks in advance! 😊

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Hello everyone! I’m subletting my 1b1b in a 2b2b Ironworks apartment in downtown Sunnyvale from September 2026 to August 2027 (flexible).

Amenities include:
- 5 minute walk to Sunnyvale Caltrain
- 5 minute walk to Murphy Ave., 5 minute walk to Whole Foods, Target, AMC, and other various restaurants
- 10 min drive to Google, and near all big tech companies no further than <20 minutes
- 1 Reserved Parking Spot (EV friendly and included with rent price)
- In unit washer/dryer
- Walk in Closet
- Balcony, Pool, Lounge Area

DM me if you’re interested or have any questions!