Golden Gate University (GGU) Off-Campus Housings

About Golden Gate University (GGU)

Golden Gate University is located in California. Its student population is 14% international.

Let us answer your curiosity related to securing university dorms:

1. Does Golden Gate University provide on-campus student rooms? No.

2. Expect additional costs other than Golden Gate University housing rent for services such as:

• Meals plans (if unavailable, call 211 to find Food banks nearby for free or low-priced groceries.)

• Refundable damage deposit.

• Bicycle parking / discounted Bus pass to campus.

• Laundry services.

Golden Gate University Off-Campus Housing Options

There are 2 types of off-campus housing options available, which are a bit expensive as compared to university dorms but offer additional benefits such as flexible contract length, flexible move-in dates, independent social life, and modern amenities:

1. Type 1: Purpose-built off-campus student housing: Avg. prices US$450/month

• Maintained and handled by some private leading student housing providers.

• Only students can apply for off-campus housing.

• Early-bird (Advance) student room booking without a university offer letter is applicable in many housings with a few T&Cs applied; read carefully before booking.

• Generally, flexible tenancy has 3, 6, and 12-month-based bookings.

• Popular Golden Gate University off-campus housing include Folsom Street Apartments and Mission District - 388.

2. Type 2: Private student houses/apartments: Avg. prices US$550/month

• Maintained and handled by individual landlords.

• Students with their families can book a room. Number of occupants T&C applied.

• Advance student room booking without a university offer letter is applicable in many housings with a few T&Cs applied; read carefully before booking.

• Generally, flexible tenancy has weekly, monthly, and semester-based bookings.

• Popular apartments near the Golden Gate University include King George Hotel.

However, we suggest checking cancellation and refund policies before booking a room OR speaking with our multilingual student housing experts.

Popular Student Areas to Live Near the Golden Gate University

1. Tenderloin has an average rent of $300–500/week, i.e., $1,200–2,000/month; distances from campus are as follows:

• Bus - 15-20 minutes

• Metro - 10-15 minutes

• Taxi - 5-10 minutes

• Walking - 20-30 minutes

Recommended Golden Gate University student apartments include Chinatown - 29 Stone Street.

2. Civic Center has an average rent of $400-600/week, i.e., $1,600-2,400/month; distances from campus are as follows:

• Bus -  10-15 minutes

• Metro - 5-10 minutes

• Taxi -  5-10 minutes

• Walking - 10-15 minutes

Recommended Golden Gate University accommodation include Mission District - 108.

Benefits of Booking Golden Gate University (GGU) Off-Campus Student Housings Over On-campus Dorms

1. Early bird offer (off-campus student rooms generally offer discounts or early booking offers.)

2. More number of student room types to choose from, unlike university dorms.

3. No offer, no visa, no problem! Easy cancellation process. T&C applied.

4. Avoid expensive last-minute off-campus student room bookings.

5. Stay with your friend or partner despite being enrolled in different universities in the city.

6. More privacy because on-campus accommodations usually have shared facilities and common areas.

7. Off-campus and private lets generally have modern facilities, such as gyms, cinemas, and games rooms.