How to Find a Place to Live

There are many housing options in close proximity to the De Anza Campus. Below are some of the most common housing resources utilized by ISP students.

Foothill-De Anza District Student Housing

A limited number of apartment spaces in the McClellan Terrace complex are available for rent to students attending De Anza or Foothill College. Students can apply for shared spaces in two-bedroom furnished apartments at this garden apartment complex, which is located near the De Anza campus and owned by the Foothill-De Anza Community College District.

  • Pricing is per person, between $950 and $1,200 a month.
  • While space is limited, additional units will continue to become available. If all units are filled, eligible students who apply will be added to a waitlist.
  • To find more information and apply, please visit fhdastudenthousing.com

If you have questions about FHDA student housing, please complete this contact form to connect with the student housing management team.

Homestays

Immerse yourself in American culture and enjoy a complete study abroad experience by residing with a family from the United States. You can check with a private company called International Student Placements, which arranges "homestays" with local residents who let students stay in their homes for a fee. 

Please note: The homestay program is not operated by De Anza College! Please email the program directly at admin@isphomestays.com if you have questions about this program.

Finding A Roomate

If you’d like to find another student to live with, you can use Facebook to connect with others in the De Anza community.

  • To advertise for a roommate or check housing listings within the De Anza community, join the De Anza International Students Group on Facebook.

  • Joining this group provides a great way to connect with fellow international students. You'll find listings from other students and community members, and you can create your own posts too.

Temporary Housing and Short-Term Stays

Please note that De Anza College and the International Student Program office do not endorse any housing options or resources listed below. Any housing arrangement will include conditions that are beyond the control of the college.

If you plan to look for a place to live after your arrival in Cupertino and need a place to stay:

Long-Term Accommodations

Before you sign or pay fees: Always meet the landlord, see the place and understand all terms of your agreement.

If you have a preference for independent living or sharing accommodations with fellow students, you can rent a variety of apartment styles (including a studio or a multiple bedroom apartment), or share an apartment with other people, or rent a room in a house.

Please note that De Anza College and the International Student Program office do not endorse any housing options or resources listed below. Any housing arrangement will include conditions that are beyond the control of the college.

  • STAC Center: Looking for affordable, high-quality student housing with fully furnished rooms and comprehensive services? Discover STAC Center, a local provider offering long-term, comfortable accommodations for international students.
  • Zumper: a free map-based search for locating home & apartment rentals. Zumper has simplified the process of finding off-campus housing, with unique, up-to-date listings and a simple application process.
  • Rent.com:  A free web and mobile service. Set preferences such as Pet-Friendly and Utilities-Included, then “Search Nearby” via smartphone. Upload photos for later review to keep track of visited properties. Consult Ratings & Reviews by prior tenants and Determine Commute Times to school.
  • HotPads: A map-based apartment and rental home search engine, listing homes for rent, apartments, condos and real estate.
  • Zillow: A home and real estate marketplace dedicated to helping homeowners, home buyers, sellers, renters, real estate agents, mortgage professionals, landlords and property managers find and share vital information about homes, real estate, mortgages, and home improvement.

Protect Yourself

In order to avoid scams when renting a place to live, we recommend you:

  • Be alert and cautious if the manager or landlord asks you to sign a rental agreement or pay a deposit before allowing you to see the property.
  • Beware of wire transfers to unknown individuals. Use secure payment methods like checks, money orders, or direct deposit for renting to stay safe.
  • Be cautious of too-good-to-be-true deals: the rent cost seems significantly lower than other apartments in the same area. Housing costs vary and most students choose to have roommates.
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