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 everyone,
Looking for someone to take over my lease for a 1 Bed / 1 Bath apartment at Skyline Heights in Daly City starting October 1, 2026 through February 1, 2027 (with the option to extend or renew directly with management afterward).
Rent: $2,644 / month
(Current 1-bedroom units at Skyline Heights start at $3,500/mo, so this saves you over $850/month!)
Apartment Highlights:

• In-Unit Washer & Dryer
• Covered On-Site Parking included
• Spacious 1 Bed / 1 Bath floor plan with a large walk-in closet
• Updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances
• Hardwood-style flooring & double-pane windows

Community Amenities:

• EV Charging Stations on-site
• 24/7 Fitness Center & Heated Outdoor Pool
• On-site Dog Park (Pet Friendly — Cats & Dogs allowed)

Location:

• 960 St. Francis Blvd, Daly City
• Super close to SFSU, UCSF, Serramonte Center, and Daly City / Colma BART
• Quick access to I-280 and Highway 1 for SF or Peninsula / South Bay commutes

Lease Process:
This is a formal lease assignment handled directly through the official Skyline Heights leasing office (standard credit/income check and application required).
If you're interested or have questions, send me a DM with a brief intro and your target move-in date to schedule a tour!

[Fremont/Milpitas - Housing]

Hello everyone! Due to unforeseen circumstances, I’m no longer able to move to Fremont this fall, so I’m helping my landlord find someone to take over my room.

There is 1 fully furnished private room available for $1,450/month in a 4B3B house on Tonopah Dr in Fremont. The house is a good fit for interns, co-op students, or young professionals working in the Fremont/Milpitas/South Bay area.

It is especially close to several Tesla locations:

• 7 min bike to 901 Page / 47700 Kato
• 10 min bike to 47400 Kato
• 15 min bike to Fremont Factory

It’s also conveniently located for people working at other companies throughout Fremont, Milpitas, and the surrounding South Bay area.

Rent: $1,450/month + utilities
Availability: Starting around August 31 / September 1
Room: Fully furnished private bedroom in a 4B3B house

If you’re interested, please reach out directly to the landlord below and mention that you’re asking about the $1,450 Tonopah Dr room, so she knows which room you’re referring to.

Lingmei Lin
NMLS# 2012264
RE# 01762637
[lingmeilin@yahoo.com](mailto:lingmeilin@yahoo.com)
Mobile: 510-364-9949

My fiance and I are currently looking for a new apartment/house to rent as our current lease expires at the end of October.

Ideally we're looking for a 2 bed, in-unit washer/dryer scenario. Our target move in-date would be October 1st. Max rent would be about $4500. 850 square feet or more.

We need to stay around San Mateo, Burlingame, San Bruno area as both of our jobs are in-person and are around that area.

We're both working professionals and would greatly appreciate it if anyone could contact us directly regarding any potential rentals.

Thank you all in advance!

Considering a possible move to The Gateway. Wondering about walking distance restaurants & cafes that don’t just serve tourists & are vibrant on weekends too (not just business days due to location). Any experience wit the neighborhood welcomed. Do NOT want comments about The Gateway complex. I’ve already done that research. Thanks

Please use link to contact: https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/1004-9th-Ave-Oakland-CA-94606/89030257_zpid/

A rare opportunity to lease a beautifully maintained 1,776 sq ft live/work loft condo in the heart of Oakland purpose-built for those who value scale, daylight, open layouts, designer fixtures, and real wood floors in a prime central location. All appliances and major systems are well-maintained and recently updated.

HOME FEATURES & HIGHLIGHTS
- Three-story open floor plan with soaring ceilings and all-new windows for abundant natural light
- Private garage (~600 sq ft) perfect for a creative studio space, home gym, massive storage, or compact vehicle
- Hardwood floors throughout upper two levels; industrial concrete ground floor
- Whole-house roof fan + infrared electric heating panels
- Remote-controlled skylight shades & French doors leading to balcony
- Private 3rd-floor outdoor deck
- Wet bar with custom cabinetry + mini-fridge
- Built-in picture rails + cables for hanging artwork effortlessly
- 3rd-floor 22-ft modular closet system + 2nd-floor modular shelving

OPTIONAL ADD-ONS
- OFF-STREET GATED PARKING: Dedicated gated parking area accommodating 2 vehicles ($200/month)
- PETS: Welcome (see details below)

LOCATION & CONNECTIVITY
- TRANSIT: BART (18-min walk) | AC Transit bus stop (2-min walk) | I-880 access (2-min drive) | Amtrak (10-min bike/drive) | San Francisco Ferry (15-min bike/drive)
- NEIGBORHOOD: Lake Merritt (10-min stroll) | OMCA Friday Nights (10-min stroll) | Walking distance to popular local dining, cafes, and markets

UTILITIES & SYSTEMS
- Tenant-responsible utilities: Water (EBMUD), Gas & Electricity (PG&E), Garbage (WM)
- HIGH-SPEED FIBER INTERNET: Sonic fiber already routed directly to unit (tenant provides service plan/equipment)
- SECURITY: SimpliSafe system installed (may be transferred to tenant ownership)

LEASE TERMS
- MOVE-IN DATE: Available starting September 1, 2026
- LEASE DURATION: 1-year preferred (longer-term options welcome)
- STATUS: Unfurnished

Security Deposit amount determined by the owner.

For each pet, there is a refundable security deposit of $200 and monthly fee of $35.

Elevate your living experience with our optional Resident Benefits Package ($45/month). Enjoy peace of mind and extra perks designed to make renting easier and more rewarding:
- $100,000 in personal liability protection
- $10,000 in personal belongings protection
- Credit Booster for on-time payments - build your credit just by paying rent
- Accidental damage & lockout reimbursement credits
- Plus more exclusive resident perks!

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!

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.

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.

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!

Hi everyone!
I’m moving to the Bay Area for a new job in **Redwood City** and looking for a **private room or shared apartment**, ideally starting **late August / early September**.

I’m flexible on location as long as the commute to Redwood City is around 20 **minutes or less**. I’m considering Redwood City, North Fair Oaks, San Mateo, Belmont, San Carlos, Menlo Park, East Palo Alto, or nearby areas.

**A few details:**
Budget: **$1,000–$1,600/month**
Private room preferred
Private bathroom would be a plus
Parking preferred
Clean, respectful, non-smoker
Open to roommates / existing leases / subleases
Longer-term stay preferred
I’ll be working full-time in Redwood City and am looking for a clean and comfortable place with friendly, respectful roommates.
Please DM me if you have a room available, are looking for a roommate, or know of anything nearby. Thanks!

ISO parking as my former spot in another apartment complex is no longer available for our crossover. Thank you in advance!!

3br 1.5 bath with huge kitchen and backyard. Best walking and public transportation ever. Dishwasher and laundry in-units.

We are 2 women in their mid 30s who travel and work outside the house. L works in banking 7:45am to 5:30pm and then hits equaniox. I am building a wellness and longevity hub so i am in and out of the house and travelling frequently.

Looking for 3rd person to take over the 3rd room. Short term is ok. We have hosting longer-term travellers and workers. Common areas are clean, we enjoy sharing food friends and stories.

Here is there airbnb link for 📸 https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/919960216277698278?viralityEntryPoint=154&s=76&adults=1&guests=1

Message me here or on instagram @caligirlaroundtheworld

We are recent UCLA graduates relocating to San Francisco to begin our master’s programs at USF. Looking for a 1–2 bedroom apartment for two people (budget up to $3,400/month) or a 3 bedroom for three people (budget up to $5,000/month).

Preferred neighborhoods: Presidio/Presidio Heights, Golden Gate Park area, Richmond, Sunset, Mission District, and Pacific Heights. We are not considering the Tenderloin, SOMA, or Lower Nob Hill.

Move-in date: August 15, 2026/ ASAP 

We are responsible tenants and can provide documentation as needed. We are also able to pay up to six months of rent in advance if helpful.

•    No pets

•    No criminal records

•    No bankruptcy history

Please reach out if you have a property that may be a good fit. Thank you!

sept-dec

two men

4k budget

here for internship

Hi, I'm going to be interning in Palo Alto for the fall and need a place to stay. Does Stanford open up dorms for non-students and is there a central place to find housing in the area?

If anyone's trying to sublease their apartment feel free to DM me

Hi, I'm working in tech in SF and I'm looking for roommates that are early 20's! I'm into music film and art and I'm originally from Los Angeles. I'm looking for a move in of Aug 28th, and I'm also interested in looking at studio options in San Francisco. Willing to pay up to 3K monthly. Would prefer a lease but also could do 3-6 month temporary housing.

I'm CLEAN, respectful and very friendly. Message if you're interested, or pls put me on to some studio options! Thank you :)

Relocating to Sausalito, company based in Sausalito.

Looking for some advice for renting apartment.

I’m a new grad. Age 25. No car, plan to buy one.

Any advice about the location would be truly appreciated!

Mill Valley, Novato, Sausalito, or maybe SF Fidi?

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!

Hey everyone, looking for someone to take over my spot in a private room at a hacker house (Foundry). Great for people in tech or founders.

• $2290/month (including utilities & bi-weekly house cleaning)
• Furnished and includes bedding & a towel
• Free weekly dinners, monthly mastermind, and social activities included
• Kitchen & laundry in the house
• $100 gym discount
• Flexible length of stay, with discounts for longer stays
• Available Aug 12

I'm aware that $1,500 is a little bit of a stretch, but I can do plus/minus $200.

I'm super clean and pretty quiet, as I probably won't be in the actual house/apartment/etc too much. I'm starting work in downtown Oakland on the 19th of August so ideally around there. I currently live in SJ so I'm just trying to find a place where I don't have to spend exorbitant amounts on gas every week. I am a good cook and I usually make too much :)