Bay Area · 2-bed
Bay Area 2-bed apartments
A 2-bed is the most popular pick for international students sharing with one roommate, you each get a private bedroom and split rent + utilities roughly in half. The neighborhoods below are where international students in Bay Area most often find these.
Best neighborhoods in Bay Area
Palo Alto
Palo Alto is Stanford's home, one of the most expensive student housing markets in the US. Stanford grad students typically live in University Terrace, College Terrace, or shared houses in town.
$2,200 – $6,500/mo
Menlo Park
Menlo Park is just north of Stanford, slightly more affordable, still walking/biking distance.
$2,100 – $5,800/mo
Mountain View
Mountain View, 10-15 min south of Stanford. Cheaper rent, Caltrain access, sizable graduate student community working at nearby tech.
$2,000 – $5,200/mo
Berkeley (Southside / Downtown)
Southside Berkeley and Downtown Berkeley are walking distance to Cal's main campus. Heavy international grad population.
$1,500 – $4,200/mo
North Berkeley
North Berkeley is quieter, Gourmet Ghetto, Solano Ave, close to North Gate.
$1,700 – $4,500/mo
Rockridge (Oakland)
Rockridge in North Oakland is one BART stop from Cal, popular with students who want a livelier neighborhood and slightly lower rent.
$1,700 – $4,000/mo
Universities in Bay Area
Frequently asked questions
What's the average rent for a 2-bed in Bay Area?
2-beds in Bay Area typically range from $1500 to $6500 per month, depending on neighborhood.
Are 2-beds easy to find for international students?
Yes, 2-beds are widely available in Bay Area. We curate listed options and help with no-credit-history paperwork.