Around University Park Campus
Housing around campus is in great demand by USC students. Although housing is available in many areas around the University Park Campus, most USC students live just north of campus.
International students and scholars interested in living around campus should consider the availability of USC trams and USC Campus Cruiser in that vicinity.
Another important aspect to consider when looking for housing around campus is the Department of Public Safety
(DPS) patrol and Response Boundaries:
Away from University Park Campus
Quite a few USC students, including many international students, prefer living further away from campus. Some prefer living in the beach communities, others prefer the hills, and depending on the neighborhood, rent may be lower than housing closer to USC. Popular neighborhoods among USC students include West Los Angeles, the beach communities, Glendale, Burbank, Pasadena and Alhambra.
Those considering living farther from campus will have many more choices, but transportation should be taken into consideration. Los Angeles is one of the busiest urban centers in the U.S., and traffic can cause long delays. Several communities are within reasonable driving distance to USC and the Los Angeles public transportation system provides options as well.