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 on the System Map.

Here is another great resource page: The Los Angeles Metropolis Webpage, with wonderful information regarding public transportation, housing, hotels, and other great information about the City of Angels.

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.apartmenthunterz.com

www.ihomeconnect.com

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

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

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Banana Bungalow
1 ( 877) 977-5077 Hollywood

1 (800) 473-3747 West Hollywood
5920 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood CA 90028
603 N. Fairfax Ave., West Hollywood, CA 90036
The Banana Bungalow Hollywood Hostel is a very popular international destination with a great location in the center of Los Angeles. It's an "oasis for backpackers" with all the amenitites, activities and events that travelers truly want from a youth hostel. This includes a friendly staff to help you, a fun internatinal crowd to hang out with, cool rooms, lots of hip common space, a great vibe and atmosphere plus daily events and activities that supply lots of fun for very cheap or even free.

Rates vary from $17 and up per night for dorms to $49 and up per night for individual rooms

 28 day maximum stay per reservation, but you can stay at their different LA locations for entire time.

http://www.bananabungalowus.com
Distance: Hollywood - 3.10 miles

Distance: West Hollywood - 2.6 miles

Gramercy Place :

 (323) 733-6168  Contact Kellie Klein.

Dormitory beds $26 per night. Private rooms $50 per night. Student and Group Rates available. Prices subject to change.

http://www.1310gramercy.com/

email:  gramercyplace@aol.com  

Distance: 1.3 miles

Garden Suites

Contact: (213) 383-0000

681 S. Western Ave ., Los Angeles, CA  90010

$ 91.80 nightly

$2100 monthly rates

Distance: 200 ft.
http://www.gardensuitehotel.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. Costs a bit more, but can include maid service, cable tv and fully furnished apartments, along with 1 month terms. We would recommend the Barham Blvd. location.

www.oakwood.com

Rancho Los Feliz Apartment Homes

Contact: (213)663-2626

Luxury apartments, with a high tech fitness center, heated pool, sauna room, gated parking, courtesy patrol and library. Higher cost, but nice area with nice amenities.

www.rancholosfeliz.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

Wilshire Plaza Hotel

Contact: (213) 381-7411

3515 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA  90010

$ 109.00 student rate when available

Will negotiate monthly rates

Distance: .45 miles

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) $600-$700

Single (Full kitchen) $800-$900

1 bedroom- $1,100-$1,400

Six month lease

Distance: .6 miles

The Guest House Inn

(323) 692-1777  Contact: Jay

7721 Beverly Blvd, L.A., 90036

For short term, furnished living

Cross streets: Beverly/ Fairfax

$64.99 Nightly

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

www.usahostels.com/hollywood

Distance: 3.99 miles

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