Off-Campus Living - Orange County Campus
Orange County Campus
University of San Francisco Orange County Campus is located in the city of Orange at the St. Joseph Center, 480 South Batavia Street, Orange, CA 92868.
Because of the central location in Southern California, students not only live in Orange County but in the surrounding counties/cities as well, including Long Beach, Los Angeles, San Diego, Riverside, and more. When looking for housing, you may want to keep in mind not only where you will be taking your classes (on campus), but also where your internships, fieldwork, or work sites may be located.
This page contains a breakdown of average price, area/neighborhoods, and transportation in the various counties and cities near the Orange country campus. Make sure to check out our other pages for additional information:
Map of Southern California
Average Rent
Average rent in Orange County is $2,570. The cost of rent varies depending on several factors including location, size, and quality.
Areas
Although Orange County is the smallest county by area in the Southern California region, rental prices can vary greatly. A sample of the Orange County regions and cities includes:
- North Orange County
- Buena Park
- Anaheim
- Orange
- Fullerton
- Huntington Beach
- South Orange County
- Irvine
- Newport Beach
- San Juan Capistrano
- San Clemente
Transportation
Southern California has a large commuter culture, where most people have their own vehicle to get around. However, public transportation is available. The Orange County Transit Authority (OCTA) provides bus and Metrolink transportation throughout the county. The Metrolink also connects to surrounding areas including Los Angeles, San Diego, Inland Empire, and Ventura counties.
Average Rent
Average rent in Los Angeles County is $2,407. The cost of rent varies depending on several factors including location, size, and quality.
Areas
Los Angeles County encompasses a large area outside of the city of Los Angeles, which many people think of when they hear “LA”. A sample of the Los Angeles County regions and cities includes:
- Long Beach/South Bay
- Long Beach
- Redondo Beach
- Manhattan Beach
- Downtown Los Angeles
- Hollywood Area
- West Hollywood
- Beverly Hills
- Burbank
- West Los Angeles (the Westside)
- Westwood
- Culver City
- Santa Monica
- Venice
Transportation
Southern California has a large commuter culture, where most people have their own vehicle to get around. However, public transportation is available. The LA Metro provides bus, rail, subway, and micro in Los Angeles.
Average Rent
Average rent in the Inland Empire is $2,002. The cost of rent varies depending on several factors including location, size, and quality.
Areas
The Inland Empire (IE) is the region east of Orange and Los Angeles counties. The IE is made up of Riverside and San Bernardino counties with a small sample of the cities listed below:
- Riverside County
- Riverside
- Corona
- Moreno Valley
- San Bernardino County
- San Bernardino
- Chino Hills
- Ontario
Transportation
Southern California has a large commuter culture, where most people have their own vehicle to get around. However, limited public transportation is available.
- Riverside County - The Riverside Transit Authority provides both local and regional services throughout the region with 36 fixed-route, eight commuter-link routes, public shared rides, and more .*Metrolink is not available on weekends in the city of Riverside.
- San Bernardino County - Omintrans runs throughout San Bernardino itself and to some surrounding cities! *Metrolink is also available Monday through Friday with some weekends.
Average Rent
Average rent in San Diego County is $2,570. The cost of rent varies depending on several factors including location, size, and quality.
Areas
San Diego County is south of Orange County. A sample of the San Diego County areas and cities includes:
- North San Diego
- Linda Vista
- Claremont
- Mira Mesa
- Downtown San Diego
- North Park (neighborhood)
- Hillcrest (neighborhood)
- Gaslamp District (neighborhood)
- South San Diego
- National City
- Chula Vista
Transportation
San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) provides multiple bus, trolley, and train routes throughout the city and surrounding suburbs.
Average Rent
Average rent in Ventura County is $2,696. The cost of rent varies depending on several factors including location, size, and quality.
Areas
Ventura County is just north of Los Angeles County and south of Santa Barbara County. A sample of cities within Ventura County includes:
- Ventura
- Thousand Oaks
- Oxnard
Transportation
Southern California has a large commuter culture, where most people have their own vehicle to get around. However, public transportation is available. The Ventura County Transportation Commission (VCTC) provides bus and train services in Ventura County.