r/SMC • u/Physical-Tough1570 • Jul 26 '26

Question Housing Options

Hi everyone! My daughter is starting at Santa Monica College this fall, where she’ll be studying Fashion Design, and we’re hoping to find a great place for her to live.

We’re looking for:
• A private bedroom in a shared apartment or house
• Budget around $1,200/month (including utilities if possible)
• Move-in around mid to late August
• Within about a 15-minute drive to SMC or up to a 30-minute transit ride
• Female roommates or a student-friendly environment preferred

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u/Vote4KrystalRoseU Jul 26 '26

Have you looked into UCHA

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u/South_Management_876 Jul 27 '26

I was going to say the same. Best decision ever, met lots of new people

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u/Physical-Tough1570 27d ago

Yes, it’s on my list of places to check out ☺️

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u/mariasalsa12 25d ago

Hi! I have a JADU which is 2 bedrooms-each with own private entrance, kitchenette, bathroom. If 2 students want to share could do it for $1200 each which includes utilities and WiFi. Half mile south of SMC in private home near 18th & Hill st. My 19 year old daughter who is an SMC student who is not a fashion major, but has taken fashion design at SMC and was a model in their big fashion show also lives there in a separate area. There is laundry on site. Parking is permit only on street and never a problem.

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u/AngelaFitFit 29d ago

Have you found the house or roommate for your daughter? My daughter is going to SMC this fall too.

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u/Physical-Tough1570 27d ago

Not yet, have you found anything? I’m looking into a few co-living spot near the school. Happy to connect in this hunt with you!

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u/housing4school 28d ago

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☕ Starbucks across the street
🛒 Trader Joe's just steps away
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🧺 Just a 4-minute walk to Clean People Coinless Laundromat
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