Housing:

The housing options listed below are conveniently located near the school within walking distance or by bus/subway. For bus, subway routes and timetables, please visit the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority.  We are located in Section 3 (West/Central Los Angeles) at the Wilshire Western stop on the Metro RedLine.

We advise you to call these businesses for their current rates as they are subject to change without notice. Research each of these options to determine which one will meet your unique housing requirements.  You can go to http://www.mapquest.com and find the distance from our school to the apartments.  Just type the address of the apartment in the lower left fields that say "Get directions to above location".

SUGGESTED WEBSITES:

www.sublet.com

www.4rentinla.com

www.craigslist.com

www.losangeles.craigslist.org
www.westsiderentals.com
www.shorttermrentalsla.com
www.furnishedapartmentsla.com

http://www.hostels.com/us.ca.la.html

Gramercy Place:

 (323) 733-6168  Contact: Sheila or Kellie - 1310 S. Gramercy Pl., Los Angeles, CA 90019

Dormitory Style Living, fully furnished, short term (days and weeks, as well as months). Just minutes from many of the popular attractions in Los Angeles (Universal Studios, Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Downtown, Griffith Park Observatory, Museum Row, etc), Gramercy Place is the perfect location for catching a Lakers or Dodgers game, shopping, going on studio tours, catching a glimpse of your favorite star, hitting the club scene, hiking, or dining on ethnic foods. Grocery shopping very close.
20 Bedrooms, with shared bathrooms (9)and 3 full shared kitchens. Fully furnished, free wi-fi, 52 inch television in main room, barbeque patio out back, laundry, housekeeper daily, utilities included. Make your reservation with credit card.

Cost: $750 a month or $200 a week (cash rate) for two bed dormitory style room, and $300 a week for a private room (cash rate).
Distance: 1.4 miles from school - 10 minute bus ride

www.1310gramercy.com

email:  gramercyplace@aol.com  

Homestay Services International:

 (310) 393-5337 FAX (310) 393-5837  Contact: Patty Snyder

Come live with an American family!  Features many locations throughout the city.  They will never place you more than 2 bus rides away from our school.  The cost is $750.00, and that places you in a family home environment, with your own private bedroom and sometimes private bathroom as well.  Price includes breakfast, dinner, and sometimes lunch. There is a placement fee of $200.00 and a refundable security deposit of $100.00.  They do offer pickup services from the airport for a fee as well.

www.homestayservices.com

email:  homestay@homestayservices.com  

Oakwood Apartments:

 (323) 878-2100  Contact: Malynda Seeger

Features many locations at various price ranges throughout the city.  They will customize living options based on your individual budget, requests, and needs. Buildings can be located downtown, in Studio City, Marina Del Rey, and Miracle Mile for example.

www.oakwood.com

 Artiste Apartments:

A great website geared towards short term housing for artists.  1920’s style renovated buildings in various locations in Los Angeles.  Availability changes, so check out their website!

www.artisteapartments.com

Highland Park Apartments and Mid-Wilshire Apartments

 Contact: (888) 793-7368  (888) 805-7368  both are toll free

They can find you apartments as close as one block away.

Studios $395- $1500

1 Bedroom $650-$1,750

2 Bedrooms $795- $1,950

Lease is flexible

$60 finders fee

Radisson Wilshire Hotel
Contact: (213) 381-7411

3515 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA  90010

$ 79.00 student rate when available

Will negotiate monthly rates

Distance: .45 miles

http://www.wilshireplazahotel.com/

The Gaylord Apartments

(213) 389-4161 Contact: Meg Chiona

3355 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA  90010

Pool, downstairs bar, utilities included.

Bachelor (no kitchen, incl. Fridge) $850-$900

Single (Full kitchen) $1,075-$1,300

1 bedroom- $1,475-$1,875

Six month lease

Distance: .6 miles

The Wilshire Apartments

(888) 268-2986

401 S. Kenmore, LA 90020

Studio - $700-$850

1 bedroom - $950-$1000

6- 12 month lease

Distance: 1.06 miles

Crenshaw Townhouse Apartments

(323) 936-1812

1327-1329 S. Crenshaw Blvd, LA 90019

Studios- $675

Singles- $775

1 bedroom - $800

2 bedroom - $1,200

3 bedroom - $1,400

12 month lease

Distance: 1.68 miles

The Roadway Inn

(323) 692-1777  Contact: Ben

7721 Beverly Blvd, L.A., 90036

For short term, furnished living

Cross streets: Beverly/ Fairfax

6 month minimum

Distance: 3.78 miles

 USA Hostels Hollywood

(323) 462-3777

1624 Schrader Blvd, Hollywood

Located in the heart of Hollywood’s entertainment district. Just a step away from the Walk of Fame, restaurants, nightclubs, metro, etc.  Each dorm has a private bathroom. Lots of common space –large stage, huge lounge, out door patio. Free breakfast. Airport pickup.

6 bed dorm $25/night

8 bed dorm $22/night

private room $55 - $65/night

international students $1/night discount

Distance: 3.99 miles

Orbit Hotel and Hostel

Private rooms and Dorm settings (4-6 people per room) for International students only

“Funky Retro-futuristic Hotel vibe” group activities for residents

7950 Melrose Ave. West Hollywood

 28 day maximum stay for shared dorms ($21/day average)

Private Room ($59+/night)

Students must use a credit card to reserve a room on website

www.orbithotel.com

Distance: 4.54 miles

  Woodlake Manor

(888) 547-7973

4555 W. King Blvd, LA 90016

1 bedroom $790

12 month lease

Distance: 7.58 miles

Contact Cinema Makeup School with any questions about the options listed here.
(213) 368-1234