There are a wide variety of housing accommodations in the local area. Some units are within walking or bicycling distance to the university. Typical accommodations include apartments, cottages, duplexes, houses and shared housing arrangements. Most individuals find shared accommodations to be the most economical. This could either be renting a room in a private home or sharing a house or apartment with other students.
Deposits are usually equivalent to one month's rent.
Move in cost is usually first month's rent plus deposit. The rental market becomes more competitive as fall registration nears. Claremont Graduate University owns and operates a few rooms and apartments on campus. These units are rented on a first come, first served basis, at the time a unit becomes available. Consequently, the on-campus units are usually rented to students once they have arrived in Claremont.