OT: Raptor and others in the Bay Area. Need rental help.

[CMcG]

Our kid needs to rent a room/share an apartment somewhere in the Berkeley/Oakland/Emeryville area beginning late August. Has the rental market dried up? She can’t find anything. Willing to pay $500-plus for BR and shared kitchen and bath. What should we do? Craig’s List isn’t any help. Kinda desperate. Thanks to all.

[CMcG]

There was one place she wanted where she had to fill out a multi-page q about her character/habits. This was North Berkeley and she was rejected. We are bears. But why is this rental market in this part of the Bay Area so tough? Any suggestions for other places very appreciated. She will be going to med school in Oakland. Thanks.

[CMcG]

There was one place she wanted where she had to fill out a multi-page q about her character/habits. This was North Berkeley and she was rejected. We are bears. But why is this rental market in this part of the Bay Area so tough? Any suggestions for other places very appreciated. She will be going to med school in Oakland. Thanks.

[CMcG]

There was one place she wanted where she had to fill out a multi-page q about her character/habits. This was North Berkeley and she was rejected. We are bears. But why is this rental market in this part of the Bay Area so tough? Any suggestions for other places very appreciated. She will be going to med school in Oakland. Thanks.

[CMcG]

There was one place she wanted where she had to fill out a multi-page q about her character/habits. This was North Berkeley and she was rejected. We are bears. But why is this rental market in this part of the Bay Area so tough? Any suggestions for other places very appreciated. She will be going to med school in Oakland. Thanks.

[CMcG]

There was one place she wanted where she had to fill out a multi-page q about her character/habits. This was North Berkeley and she was rejected. We are bears. But why is this rental market in this part of the Bay Area so tough? Any suggestions for other places very appreciated. She will be going to med school in Oakland. Thanks.

[jennyo]

Its probably somewhat difficult if she is looking for a late summer rental right now–6 months out. Have you/she checked the housing boards at Mills or Cal? There are often people who post there looking for students to rent rooms. If she wants a place that is charming/funky/urban Berkeley/Oakland/Rockridge, it is not easy. If she is looking for something newer or more southern-california-suburb-like, she might want to look over the hill in the Walnut Creek area. Its on the BART line and only a short ride to Oakland.

[jennyo]

Its probably somewhat difficult if she is looking for a late summer rental right now–6 months out. Have you/she checked the housing boards at Mills or Cal? There are often people who post there looking for students to rent rooms. If she wants a place that is charming/funky/urban Berkeley/Oakland/Rockridge, it is not easy. If she is looking for something newer or more southern-california-suburb-like, she might want to look over the hill in the Walnut Creek area. Its on the BART line and only a short ride to Oakland.

[jennyo]

Its probably somewhat difficult if she is looking for a late summer rental right now–6 months out. Have you/she checked the housing boards at Mills or Cal? There are often people who post there looking for students to rent rooms. If she wants a place that is charming/funky/urban Berkeley/Oakland/Rockridge, it is not easy. If she is looking for something newer or more southern-california-suburb-like, she might want to look over the hill in the Walnut Creek area. Its on the BART line and only a short ride to Oakland.

[jennyo]

Its probably somewhat difficult if she is looking for a late summer rental right now–6 months out. Have you/she checked the housing boards at Mills or Cal? There are often people who post there looking for students to rent rooms. If she wants a place that is charming/funky/urban Berkeley/Oakland/Rockridge, it is not easy. If she is looking for something newer or more southern-california-suburb-like, she might want to look over the hill in the Walnut Creek area. Its on the BART line and only a short ride to Oakland.

[jennyo]

Its probably somewhat difficult if she is looking for a late summer rental right now–6 months out. Have you/she checked the housing boards at Mills or Cal? There are often people who post there looking for students to rent rooms. If she wants a place that is charming/funky/urban Berkeley/Oakland/Rockridge, it is not easy. If she is looking for something newer or more southern-california-suburb-like, she might want to look over the hill in the Walnut Creek area. Its on the BART line and only a short ride to Oakland.

[CMcG]

Jennyo,

Thanks. We’ll look into Walnut Creek. We looked at the Daily Californian (Cal) yesterday and there was nothing. You’re probably right — it’s too early to start looking. Our daughter doesn’t require much. Just a safe neighborhood with good transportation. I guess I’m just surprised that in this bad real estate market, more people in the Bay Area aren’t looking to rent a bedroom out. We live not far from SDSU and there are plenty of such rooms available.

[CMcG]

Jennyo,

Thanks. We’ll look into Walnut Creek. We looked at the Daily Californian (Cal) yesterday and there was nothing. You’re probably right — it’s too early to start looking. Our daughter doesn’t require much. Just a safe neighborhood with good transportation. I guess I’m just surprised that in this bad real estate market, more people in the Bay Area aren’t looking to rent a bedroom out. We live not far from SDSU and there are plenty of such rooms available.

[CMcG]

Jennyo,

Thanks. We’ll look into Walnut Creek. We looked at the Daily Californian (Cal) yesterday and there was nothing. You’re probably right — it’s too early to start looking. Our daughter doesn’t require much. Just a safe neighborhood with good transportation. I guess I’m just surprised that in this bad real estate market, more people in the Bay Area aren’t looking to rent a bedroom out. We live not far from SDSU and there are plenty of such rooms available.

[CMcG]

Jennyo,

Thanks. We’ll look into Walnut Creek. We looked at the Daily Californian (Cal) yesterday and there was nothing. You’re probably right — it’s too early to start looking. Our daughter doesn’t require much. Just a safe neighborhood with good transportation. I guess I’m just surprised that in this bad real estate market, more people in the Bay Area aren’t looking to rent a bedroom out. We live not far from SDSU and there are plenty of such rooms available.

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